2021 Ram 1500: Price, Value & Reliability
Updated
As of Nov 7, 2026, a used 2021 Ram 1500 lists for a median $30,967 (middle half $26,971–$35,661) at 77,244 mi, across 4,921 dealer listings. Reliability: avoid in our NHTSA complaint analysis. NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns covering the 2021.
Used 2021 1500 for sale
| Trim | Listings |
|---|---|
| Big Horn/Lone Star | 2,298 |
| Laramie | 1,073 |
| Limited | 568 |
| TRX | 394 |
| Rebel | 381 |
| Longhorn | 163 |
| Tradesman | 44 |
| State | Listings |
|---|---|
| Texas | 477 |
| Florida | 351 |
| Ohio | 249 |
| Pennsylvania | 246 |
| California | 217 |
| New York | 210 |
| Michigan | 189 |
| Georgia | 166 |
| North Carolina | 154 |
| Illinois | 148 |
2021 1500 reliability and recalls
Verdict: Avoid — compared with the 1500's other model years on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints. 2021 1500 problems by component →
| Component | Campaign | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 26V495000 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Steering | 25V765000 | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Air bags | 25V298000 | May 8, 2025 |
| Visibility | 24V754000 | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Electronic stability control | 24V653000 | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 23V265000 | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 23V059000 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Structure | 22V904000 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Engine | 22V767000 | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 22V638000 | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Air bags | 21V925000 | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Steering | 21V918000 | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Tires | 21V698000 | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 21V438000 | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Service brakes (park-it warning) | 21V037000 | Feb 1, 2021 |
Check whether a specific car's recalls were completed by running its VIN.
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2021 Ram 1500 FAQ
How much is a used 2021 1500 worth?
The median asking price is $30,967, with the middle half between $26,971 and $35,661, at a median 77,244 mi (4,921 listings).
Is the 2021 1500 reliable?
No — the 2021 is on our years-to-avoid list for the 1500, based on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints against the model's other years.
Does the 2021 1500 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns that cover the 2021 1500, most recently seat belts (Jul 30, 2026). Check a specific car by VIN to see whether they were completed.