2021 Ram 1500 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2021 Ram 1500, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2019 -
MPG City :	20
MPG Highway :	25
Introduced At :	2018 Detroit Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

V 6 60-degree \| Vee-Type
Displacement :	3604 cc \| 219.9 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Power :	305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 6400 RPM
Torque :	269 Ft-Lbs (365 NM) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	11.3:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection

V 6 90-degree
Displacement :	2988 cc \| 182.3 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :	480 Ft-Lbs (651 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Compression :	16.0:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Redline :	5800 RPM

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	5654 cc \| 345.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	395 HP (290.72 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	410 Ft-Lbs (556 NM) @ 3950 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 100 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
Redline :	5800 RPM

Transmission:
8 Automatic TORQUEFLITE 850RE , 8 Automatic TORQUEFLITE 8HP75

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.71
2nd Gear :	3.14
3rd Gear :	2.10
4th Gear :	1.67
5th Gear :	1.29
6th Gear :	1.00
7th Gear :	0.84
8th Gear :	0.67

Dimension(s)

Pickup

Exterior
Passenger Volume :	117.2 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity :	23.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	3
Doors :	2
Length :	228.9 in \| 5814 mm.
Width :	82.1 in \| 2085 mm.
Height :	77.6 in \| 1971 mm.
Wheelbase :	140.5 in \| 3569 mm.
Front Track :	68.5 in \| 1740 mm.
Rear Track :	68.1 in \| 1730 mm.
Ground Clearance :	8.4 in \| 213 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom :	40.9 in \| 1039 mm.
Rear Headroom :	39.2 in \| 996 mm.
Front Legroom :	40.9 in \| 1039 mm.
Rear Legroom :	35.6 in \| 904 mm.
Front Hip Room :	63.4 in \| 1611 mm.
Rear Hip Room :	63.4 in \| 1611 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	66.0 in \| 1676 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room :	65.7 in \| 1669 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. Optional air suspension replaces twin-tube shock absorbers and progressive rate coil springs Rear : Five-link with track bar, progressive rate coil springs, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle. Optional air suspension replaces progressive rate coil springs

Brakes
Front Brakes :	Vented disc with two-piston pin-slider caliper and anti-lock braking system (
Rear Brakes :	Single-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS
Front Brake Size :	14.9 in \| 378 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	14.8 in \| 376 mm.

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V037000
Summary	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.
Consequence	A separated brake pedal can result in the driver being unable to apply the service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they receive instructions on the inspection and repair, as necessary. FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install the push rod clip, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is Y04.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V698000
Summary	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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, 'Tire Selection And Rims.'
Consequence	A driver that relies on the incorrect spare tire inflation pressure on the tire placard label may inflate the spare tire incorrectly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the spare tire assembly, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed on September 9, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y62.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V918000
Summary	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The Trailer Reverse Steering Control Module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, 'Rear Visibility.'
Consequence	A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will update the TRSCM software. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on January 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y80.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V438000
Summary	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM). The rearview camera image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, 'Rear Visibility.'
Consequence	A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy	Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, US, LLC's number for this recall is Y30.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V638000
Summary	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, 'Rear Visibility.'
Consequence	A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V925000
Summary	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 bag deployment.
Consequence	An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y99.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V767000
Summary	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
Consequence	An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 29, 2022. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 2, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V904000
Summary	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
Consequence	An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 Ram 1500? A: The 2021 Ram 1500 has a wheelbase size of 140.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2021 Ram 1500? A: The 2021 Ram 1500 has a length of 228.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2021 Ram 1500? A: The 2021 Ram 1500 has a width of 82.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2021 Ram 1500 have?A: The 2021 Ram 1500 has 40.90 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2021 Ram 1500 have?A: The 2021 Ram 1500 has legroom of 40.90 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2021 Ram 1500? A: The 2021 Ram 1500 was a Pickup.

Q: What engines did the 2021 Ram 1500 have? A: The 2021 Ram 1500 had the following engine options: V 6Vee-Type (3604 cc | 219.9 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 269 Ft-Lbs (365 NM) @ 4800 RPM

V 6 (2988 cc | 182.3 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 480 Ft-Lbs (651 NM) @ 1600 RPM

V 8 (5654 cc | 345.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 395 HP (290.72 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 410 Ft-Lbs (556 NM) @ 3950 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2021 Ram 1500 have? A: The 2021 Ram 1500 had the following gearbox options: 8 speed Automatic TORQUEFLITE 850RE, 8 speed Automatic TORQUEFLITE 8HP75.