The service and repair manual for the 2021 Ram 1500 — 6.2L V8 and 5.7L V8 and 3.6L V6 and 3.0L V6 engines, 24 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ram published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 6.2L V8 — 376 cu in, OHV, supercharged 5.7L V8 — OHV 3.6L V6 — 220 cu in, DOHC 3.0L V6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | TRX Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Rebel Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Laramie Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · HFE Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +18 |
| Other 2021 1500 variants | 1500 Classic → |
| Federal record | 10 recalls · 1,086 complaints · 1,099 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2021 1500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 2,723
- General Information 2,147
- Accessories & Equipment 11,365
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 806
- Body & Frame 2,539
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 1,508
- Brakes 1,937
- Maintenance 53
- Drivelines & Axles 212
- Restraints 4,145
- Electrical 7,240
- Steering 491
- Engine Mechanical 775
- Suspension 1,485
- Engine Performance 4,753
- Transmission 1,246
- Front 184
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2021 1500
- Back Over Prevention — display function · 22V638000A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk.
- Air Bags — side/window › curtain · 21V925000An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Back Over Prevention — display function · 21V918000A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 22V767000An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · 23V265000An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Tires — temporary/emergency spare tire · 21V698000A driver that relies on the incorrect spare tire inflation pressure on the tire placard label may in.
- Back Over Prevention — display function · 23V059000A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rea.
- Structure — body › tailgate › hinge and attachments · 22V904000An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creat.
- Air Bags — frontal · 25V765000A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › master cylinder · 21V037000A separated brake pedal can result in the driver being unable to apply the service brakes, increasin.
Owners have filed 1,086 complaints and Ram has issued 1,099 technical service bulletins for the 2021 1500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2021 1500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2021 1500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2021 model year, covering the 6.2L V8 and 5.7L V8 and 3.6L V6 and 3.0L V6 across the TRX Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Rebel Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, HFE Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Sport Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Sport Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Limited Longhorn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Tradesman Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Tradesman Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, TRX Launch Edition Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Rebel Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Lone Star Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Longhorn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Hemi Sport Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Special Service Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Lone Star Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Sport Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Big Horn Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Big Horn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ram published for this year.
What 2021 1500 problems does it help with?
10 recalls are on federal record for the 2021 1500, covering back over prevention, air bags, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ram dealers.
Does it include 2021 1500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2021 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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