2021 Ram 1500 acceleration & cruise control problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Mar 2, 2026MNBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Stellantis is recalling over 1.2 million 2019-2024 Ram 1500 pickups, including the 2021 model year, due to a software flaw in the ABS module that can disable the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system My ram vin is not listed, but i am receiving this error.

   NHTSA complaint #11721459 · source
2. Filed Sep 29, 2025NHFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving on the highway going the speed limit and the car suddenly slowed to 35 and all sorts of lights (check engine light and others) came on and messages went across the screen about the throttle control and stability control. This is the 4th time this has happened to me. Each time I bring it to the dealer and am told "its a known computer glitch" or that there is a fix but it continues to happen again. Suddenly losing power and speed has caused other drivers to slam…

   NHTSA complaint #11690329 · source
3. Filed Jul 11, 2025CADriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   THE VEHICLE STARTS BUT WILL NOT ACCELERATE, and the necessary replacement part is still unavailable. I was informed that the manufacturer does not have the part in stock and that it needs to be manufactured, with an estimated arrival date of July 29th.

   NHTSA complaint #11672633 · source
4. Filed Jun 26, 2025TXElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   When driving home in the rain going 65+/- MPH my truck just shut off and turned back on, but was not able to accelerate. Had to pull off on the side of the road and the car started back up. This happened at least 5 more times on my 30 minute ride back home. When I finally got it home the truck would not cut off. I had to disconnect the batter which still did NOT stall the truck. Luckily I found a forum that advised to pull a specific fuse to cut the truck off. My biggest…

   NHTSA complaint #11669395 · source
5. Filed Apr 29, 2025MODriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

   While driving on the highway with cruise control engaged, the system became stuck and would not disengage. I attempted to cancel cruise control using the button, tap the brakes, and shift to neutral, but none of these actions worked immediately. The truck continued accelerating beyond the set speed, putting my life and the lives of others in serious danger. I eventually regained control after repeatedly braking and forcing the truck into neutral, but this was an extremely…

   NHTSA complaint #11657520 · source
6. Filed Oct 19, 2024MIBrakesEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   I have experienced the engine surging while driving 2 times in the last 3 months. 10/18/2024. The RPMs slowly increase regardless of taking my foot off the gas pedal, slowing, or coming to a stop. The engine remains to rev. It causes me to have an extremely hard time keeping a maintained speed and gets difficult to slow down or slow to a stop. The truck was not on Cruise control, it was in 2-wheel drive, and the issue started right as I took off. The engine can be heard…

   NHTSA complaint #11620811 · source
7. Filed Sep 5, 2024FLBrakesAcceleration & Cruise Control

   In July 2024, with approximately 31,500 miles on my vehicle, I began experiencing issues with the "service electronic braking system" warning appearing on the dashboard. I brought the vehicle in for inspection, and the dealership identified and replaced the tire sensor under my extended warranty. A week later, the warning reappeared, and the dealership replaced the brake master cylinder sensor, also under warranty. However, upon picking up the vehicle after the second…

   NHTSA complaint #11612948 · source
8. Filed Apr 16, 2024ARAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The steering rod from the steering wheel came out of the knuckle under the dash lucky i was going about 30 miles and hour it could have been 2 people killed. i having to pay $1,200 to fix the problem but i think this is something that Dodge needs to help me on cause this could have been a lot worst. I have 68,000 miles on it. i missed a telephone pole by 6 inches.

   NHTSA complaint #11583279 · source
9. Filed Apr 13, 2023SCEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   #3 & #5 fuel injector failing while driving, separate instances, 2 months apart, causing severe loss of power and inability to control speed

   NHTSA complaint #11516961 · source
10. Filed Mar 6, 2023FLEngineOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

    At any rate of speed the vehicle stalls and looses power with no warning. No check engine lights or any indicator comes on until the vehicle is already in stall position.

    NHTSA complaint #11510503 · source
11. Filed Feb 18, 2023MIElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

    The truck’s push button start system was turned on to start the car, the keys were removed from inside the vehicle cabin but the truck was still able to be driven without the keys being inside. I started the truck to warm it up, then went inside my home, when I had to leave I changed my coat and forgot the truck keys in my other coat. I got in the truck and was able to drive as if I had the keys on me. When I reached my destination 5 miles away, I turned the truck engine…

    NHTSA complaint #11507934 · source
12. Filed Feb 16, 2023WVBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

    I was turning right at a stop sign leaving my development and the truck shut off and applied the emergency brake. Thankfully it was at a stop sign in the residential area and not entering the main throughway. From reading online this is a known Ram issue.

    NHTSA complaint #11507679 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology