2021 Ram 1500
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD | 16.2 | 10.5 | 13.6 L/100 km |
| 4WD | 11.1 | 8.0 | 9.7 L/100 km |
| 4WD | 16.1 | 11.0 | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Classic 2WD | 13.9 | 9.6 | 11.9 L/100 km |
| Classic 2WD | 15.7 | 11.0 | 13.6 L/100 km |
| Classic 4WD | 14.5 | 10.2 | 12.6 L/100 km |
| Classic 4WD | 16.2 | 11.6 | 14.1 L/100 km |
| TRX 4WD | 22.4 | 16.5 | 19.8 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Seats And Restraints
Transport Canada 2026371 ·
On certain trucks, the second-row seat belt anchors may not be properly attached. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash.
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Visual System
Transport Canada 2026347 ·
On certain trucks, the passenger-side mirror glass may not be attached properly. As a result, the mirror glass could fall off. Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a heated trailer tow mirror.
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2025613 ·
On a small number of vehicles, the steering column control module may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the driver-front airbag may not inflate in a crash. Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light to turn on.
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Visual System
Transport Canada 2024596 ·
On certain trucks, the driver's side mirror glass may not be attached properly. As a result, the mirror glass could fall off. Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a heated trailer tow mirror.
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Brakes
Transport Canada 2024503 ·
On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) system not to work. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Note: This problem would cause warning lights for the antilock braking system (ABS), E...
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Engine
Transport Canada 2023221 ·
Under certain driving conditions, a problem with the powertrain control module (PCM) could cause the engine to stall. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a 5.7 L eTorque engine.
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Visual System
Transport Canada 2023047 ·
On certain vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM), the rearview camera image may not appear on the display when backing-up. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
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Engine
Transport Canada 2022584 ·
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, you may notice a change in engine performance, a fuel leak, or a malfunction indicator lamp and/or service electronic throttle control tell-tale may turn on. This cou...
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Seats And Restraints
Transport Canada 2022583 ·
On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the seat belt pretensioners may not work properly in a crash.
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Visual System
Transport Canada 2022476 ·
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, a software problem could cause the radio to reset. If you shift to reverse while the computer is resetting, the rearview camera image will not appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to displa...
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2021722 ·
On certain trucks, there may be a problem with the side airbag curtain inflators. As a result, the side airbag curtains may not inflate properly in a crash.
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Visual System
Transport Canada 2021720 ·
On certain vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM), the rearview camera image may not appear on the display when backing-up. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
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Other
Transport Canada 2021362 ·
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a trail...
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Brakes
Transport Canada 2021156 ·
On certain trucks, the brake pedal may be missing a clip to secure it to the master cylinder push rod. As a result, the brake pedal could separate and cause a loss of brakes. Note: This recall only affects RAM 1500 Classic trucks equipped with non-adjustable pedals.
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 4 U.S. recalls
U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.
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Air bags; electrical system: wiring
NHTSA (U.S.) 25V298000 ·
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety St...
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Air bags: side/window: curtain
NHTSA (U.S.) 21V925000 ·
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) assemblies may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in an improper air ba...
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Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
NHTSA (U.S.) 21V698000 ·
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles. The incorrect-size spare tire may have been installed, which does not match the tire size and inflation pressure information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Fe...
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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
NHTSA (U.S.) 21V037000 ·
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks. Certain vehicles were built without the retaining clip that secures the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal, which can cause the brake pedal to separate from the brake system.
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- Pickup
- Engines
- 3.6 L 6-cylinder, 3.0 L 6-cylinder, 5.7 L 8-cylinder, 6.2 L 8-cylinder
- Fuel
- Hybrid, Gas
- Transmissions
- Automatic 8-spd
- Drivetrains
- RWD, 4WD