2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 181about this part
- Share
- 39%of 469 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,440miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 181 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500, 39% of the 469 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,440 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving down the highway hood flew open at 65 MPH. I had been driving the truck for several hours previously never touched the hood latch release arm in the truck in fact the hood had not been open in several weeks. I think there are still faulty hood latches out there on some of these trucks and the owners need to be notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10449381, filed 2012-02, 147,000 miles“I own a 2001 Dodge 2500 truck. Several years ago I noticed a crack in the dash. There are now at least 6 cracks. Unfortunately these are not surface cracks. The dash is cracked all the way through and is reaching the point where I fear it will either collapse or send pieces flying around the cab creating what I think is a safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10379243, filed 2011-01, 70,000 miles“I'm the original owner of one 2001.5 Dodge 2500, in 1997 the dash has started to develop cracks, today its in little pieces, I'm afraid to drive the vehicle as the dash might collapse entirely o the wiring causing an electrical fire. I turned to chrysler for help and was told they take no responsibility whatsoever.”
NHTSA complaint #10470697, filed 2012-08, 50,000 miles“Entire dashboard crumbling, cracking, falling apart, disintegrating on 2001 Dodge RAM 2500. I believe this to be a significant safety issue as vehicle wiring is exposed and entire support structure of dash especially around the passenger safety air bag is falling apart. I believe this issue has rendered the air bag useless. Plastic shards are razor sharp and dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10346974, filed 2010-08, 100,000 miles“Dash & inner structure started cracking in my 2001 Dodge ram. I think this is a safety hazard to me and my family. If in a accident where airbag was deployed shrapnel could explode in to the air and cause injuries to occupants. Also the wiring under the cover can be exposed to radiant heat from the sun and cause a fire. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #10300168, filed 2010-01, 145,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 35 | 6% |
| 2003 | 146 | 22% |
| 2002 | 40 | 26% |
| 2001 | 181 | 39% |
| 2000 | 56 | 27% |
| 1999 | 53 | 17% |
| 1998 | 22 | 10% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 13 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 13 | 8% |
| 1993 | 4 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500
69 complaintsSuspension
39 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsTires
16 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsEquipment
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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