2021 Ram 4500

2021 Ram 4500 : An overview

Find a complete overview of the 2021 Ram 4500, including key features and specifications, trims, inventory, alternatives, and other useful information. Read more

Fuel Economy:N/A

Horsepower:360 - 370 hp

Drivetrain:Rear-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive

Engine:Gasoline, Diesel

Torque:429 - 800 ft-lb

Seats:2 - 6

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The 2021 Ram 4500 has 4 trims. Below you will be able to review and compare them.

4 trims available

1 of 4
Laramie
$55,940 - $61,440
Gasoline
Consumption N/A
Rear Wheel Drive
360 - 370 horsepower
2 of 4
Limited
$55,940 - $61,440
Gasoline
Consumption N/A
Rear Wheel Drive
360 - 370 horsepower
3 of 4
Tradesman
$51,940 - $61,440
Gasoline
Consumption N/A
Rear Wheel Drive
360 - 370 horsepower
4 of 4
SLT
$51,940 - $61,440
Gasoline
Consumption N/A
Rear Wheel Drive
360 - 370 horsepower

History

While even 3500 HD Ram pickups are often purchased by those who tow or haul only occasionally, the 4500 series trucks are serious workhorses. They're not even sold with a bed because Ram knows buyers at this level have very specific uses planned for their trucks and will fit highly custom aftermarket options.

New This Year

The Ram 4500 was all-new in 2019, upgraded for 2020, and had no changes for 2021.

Available Trims

Ram sells the 4500 in regular and crew cab versions, offered in Tradesman, SLT, Laramie, and Limited trim. It can be ordered with a 6.4L gas V8 or a Cummins 6.7L inline-six turbodiesel.

Standard Features

Ram 4500 Tradesman comes with power locks and windows with one-touch up and down. There are cruise control and AC with a vinyl bench seat and vinyl floors. There's a basic radio but USB charging ports. The dash houses a 3.5-inch vehicle information display.

SLT adds a cloth front bench plus chrome bumpers and trim. It also comes with a 5.0-inch touchscreen and Uconnect 3 infotainment system. Laramie adds a 7.0-inch digital cluster display and chrome, power tow mirrors. That trim also comes with a leather front bench seat with heating. The Uconnect infotainment system is a newer 4C version with an 8.4-inch screen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto capability. It also has power-adjust front seats and a power rear sliding window.

Limited adds a chrome billet grille, front and rear park assist, premium leather seats with heating and ventilation in the front row, and a 12-inch infotainment screen with Navigation.

Key Options

Two and Four-wheel drive are available, as is a package for all trims containing more active safety features. A towing group comes with a surround camera view. Other option groups ready the truck for towing, for work as an ambulance, and for other industry-specific uses.

Fuel Economy

The high gross vehicle weight rating of the Ram 4500 means that a fuel economy estimate is not required and isn't given.

Competition

The only other offering in this segment is the Ford F-450 chassis cab, which offers similar features and options.

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Recall Information

Safety recalls issued by the manufacturer and Transport Canada for this vehicle model.

Recall #

Date

System Affected

Model Years

Manufacturer Recall #: 64B

Units Affected: 314717

Type: Inconsequential

Details:

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. 

Safety Risk: 
This error does not affect vehicle safety. 

Corrective Actions: 
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.

Manufacturer Recall #: 13A

Units Affected: 21852

Type: Safety Mfr

Details:

Issue: 
On certain trucks and chassis-cabs equipped with a 6.7 L Cummins diesel engine, the intake air heater relay could short circuit. This could happen even when the vehicle is parked, and the ignition switch is in the off position. 

Safety Risk: 
A short circuit could create a fire risk. 

Corrective Actions: 
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the intake air heater relay. FCA recommends that you should park your vehicle outside and away from other vehicles or buildings until the recall repairs are completed.

Manufacturer Recall #: Y76

Units Affected: 6680

Type: Safety Mfr

Details:

Issue: 
On certain trucks or chassis-cabs equipped with a 6.7 L Cummins diesel engine, the intake air heater relay could short circuit. This could happen even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition switch is in the off position. 
Note: Trucks repaired under recall 2021-138 will also require this repair. 

Safety Risk: 
A short circuit could create a fire risk. 

Corrective Actions: 
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the intake air heater relay, as necessary. FCA recommends that you should park your vehicle outside and away from other vehicles or buildings until the recall repairs are completed.

Manufacturer Recall #: Y26 / Y36

Units Affected: 30899

Type: Safety Mfr

Details:

Issue: 
On certain pickup and chassis-cab trucks, the owner's manual and service manual list the wrong torque specification for the wheel nuts. As a result, some trucks may have had the lug nuts over-tightened during servicing. This can damage the wheel studs and, over time, they could break. If this happens, a wheel could separate from the truck.
Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with dual rear wheels and flanged lug nuts.
 
Safety Risk: 
A wheel separation could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that separates could also hit another person or vehicle.
 
Corrective Action: 
FCA Canada will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect and replace the wheel studs, as necessary. They will also provide an update for the torque specification listed in the owner's manual.

Manufacturer Recall #: Y08

Units Affected: 685

Type: Superseded

Details:

This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2021-629. 

Issue: 
On certain trucks or chassis-cabs equipped with a 6.7 L Cummins diesel engine, the intake air heater relay could short circuit. This could happen even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition switch is in the off position.  
 
Safety Risk: 
A short circuit could create a fire risk.
 
Corrective Actions: 
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. FCA recommends that you should park your vehicle outside and away from other vehicles or buildings until the recall repairs are completed.

* Data provided by Transport Canada

2021 Ram 4500

2021 Ram 4500 : An overview

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