2021 Ram 2500 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
Owners filed 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Ram 2500, 23% of all complaints for the year. One crash was reported. A related recall (22V835000) covers transmission fluid leaks from the dipstick tube caused by internal pressure and heat buildup.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 25
- 23% of 108
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- —
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Some owners report the truck rolling or driving away while shifted into park, in one case crossing a highway and traveling into a field while towing a trailer.
- Owners describe the engine abruptly dying at slow speeds, with loss of steering, acceleration, and brakes, followed by a dashboard message to shift to park.
- Multiple owners report receiving the transmission dipstick/vent recall notice (22V835000) but being told by dealers that replacement parts were not available for extended periods.
- Several complaints describe the recall repair being delayed for months due to weekly part shortages at dealerships.
- Some owners note that the transmission recall overlapped with other open recalls on the same vehicle, including electrical system and structure campaigns, complicating repairs.
When 2021 Ram 2500 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 6, 2022, latest Sep 10, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2021 Ram 2500
- NHTSA 22V835000Nov 10, 2022Transmission & Powertrain250,079 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
Risk: Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 2500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2021 Ram 2500?
- NHTSA lists 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Ram 2500, which is 23% of the 108 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2021 Ram 2500?
- Yes. Recall 22V835000 covers 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 trucks for a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube caused by pressure and heat buildup. Dealers replace the dipstick and vent assembly free of charge.
- Did the transmission issue cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash reported among the 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Ram 2500, with no fires or injuries listed.
- Were owners able to get the recall fixed quickly?
- Several complaints describe dealers not having the replacement parts on hand, with some owners reporting waits of a week or more per part and delays across multiple recall campaigns on the same vehicle.