SHOCK ABSORBER - SUSPENSION
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2021 RAM 1500 suspension problems
moderate Owners of the 2021 RAM 1500 have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the suspension at roughly $900 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See suspension across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$900
| Model year | suspension complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 1500 | 41 |
| 2018 1500 | 19 |
| 2019 1500 | 24 |
| 2020 1500 | 13 |
| 2021 1500 (this page) | 5 |
What stands out
Of the 9 model years of RAM 1500 we track for suspension problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (5).
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering suspension on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
SHOCK ABSORBER - SUSPENSION
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Lower Ball Joint / Lower Control Arm Servicing Updates.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Shock And Strut Diagnosis And Replacement Guidelines Leaking, noisy, or weak shocks or struts.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SHOCK ABSORBER – SUSPENSION & SHOCKS - REAR
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
Had suspension trouble with your 2021 RAM 1500?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2021 RAM 1500?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, suspension issues most often appear around 40,126 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2021/RAM/1500.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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