2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 8%of 469 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500, 8% of the 469 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My main reason for this complaint is it is known across the united states that Dodge put a faulty front suspension on its pickups that lead to dangerous steering at highway speeds and death wobbles. My vehicle has the death wobble at highway speeds, understand this death wobble literally tries to pull the steering wheel from your hand and makes the vehicle very hard to manage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10563554, filed 2014-02, 96,000 miles“Air bag light is on and can't get it out . And the doors are all rotted on the bottom and is the only thing that rotted on my truck I take good care of my truck. And that is a big disappointment in this truck. And the front end that's hard to keep up with. I only have 118000 on it. And know the motor will go a long ways the cummins 25 valve.”
NHTSA complaint #10263222, filed 2009-03, 100,000 miles“The rear spring pads on my truck are rusting apart. Not just surface corrosion but actual splitting and flaking of the metal. I am concerned about loss of control if the pad splits apart as the rear axle could shift, causing an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10458123, filed 2012-05, 88,000 miles“Front upper ball joints are worn out and need replacing. Truck has never been used off road and most miles are highway miles. Dealer suggested I contact Dodge but when I did they refused any help. Later that evening isaw an article in the paper about Dodge having ball joint recalls on durangos and dakotas.this could be related and reported.”
NHTSA complaint #10102880, filed 2004-12, 85,000 miles“Another worn track bar in the fron axle. 82,000 miles. Vehicle starts to wander. This will make the third one that needs to be replaced. They last about 10,000 miles. I am not the only one with this problem with Dodge rams made from 1994-2002 that is four wheel drive with the cummins diesel. I had heard that someone had one that caused them to lose control”
NHTSA complaint #10051008, filed 2003-12, 78,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 22 | 8% |
| 2011 | 37 | 12% |
| 2010 | 32 | 14% |
| 2009 | 15 | 7% |
| 2008 | 48 | 15% |
| 2007 | 93 | 26% |
| 2006 | 106 | 16% |
| 2005 | 77 | 18% |
| 2004 | 106 | 18% |
| 2003 | 122 | 18% |
| 2002 | 14 | 9% |
| 2001 | 39 | 8% |
| 2000 | 23 | 11% |
| 1999 | 22 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 8% |
| 1997 | 20 | 9% |
| 1996 | 23 | 8% |
| 1995 | 22 | 8% |
| 1994 | 14 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500
181 complaintsSteering
69 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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