2001 Dodge RAM 3500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 24%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500, 24% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dash in my truck is falling apart, there is a large hole in my dash that is a huge distraction while I'm driving, the rest of my dash is going to fall apart at any time now. I have contacted Dodge about this, they will not repair it, I believe it is a manufacturer defect. And thus should be repaired by the manufacturer. I do not know of any other manufacturer that has this kind of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10458134, filed 2012-05, 151,046 miles“I have an 2001 Dodge RAM 3500. The dash is broken in many places and falling into the dash compartment. I am worried that this may cause problems with wiring or airbag components if not fixed. There is no reason Dodge should not have issued a recall for this problem. It seams to be a very common problems with Dodge trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #10250119, filed 2008-11, 100,000 miles“I have a 2001 Dodge 3500 and a 2002 Dodge 1500 both of them have extremely bad cracks in the dash. The 3500's dash is the worst of the two it is starting to cave in my fuel level gauge and A/C doesn't work because of the pressure on the connectors. It continues to get worst and Dodge should be held accountable for this.”
NHTSA complaint #10238441, filed 2008-08, 120,000 miles“My dash board is in pieces I have called Dodge and was told sorry about your luck and they have no one else with this problem hogwash its so brittle if you touch it will crumble no satisfaction has been given at all this could cause a fire I can see all of the wires its very scary.”
NHTSA complaint #10231666, filed 2008-06, 101,200 miles“Dash on my Dodge 3500 caved in and has several more large cracks that are likely to follow suit with the same failure. Dash pieces continue to fall in the structural part of the dash and several cracks are finding their way to my pass. Side airbag.”
NHTSA complaint #10233298, filed 2008-07, 176,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 53 | 19% |
| 2002 | 9 | 20% |
| 2001 | 31 | 24% |
| 2000 | 9 | 16% |
| 1999 | 18 | 17% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 11 | 9% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500
17 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500
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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