2001 Dodge RAM 3500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500, 2% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2001 Dodge RAM 3500. While driving approximately 40 to 45 MPH over a bump in the road, the vehicle shook violently. The failure recurred. The mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle had the death wobble . The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 03/09/16”
NHTSA complaint #10744998, filed 2015-07, 75,000 miles“2001 Dodge RAM 3500, vehicle lost one tire while driving. The wheel separated and continued rolling into the path of another vehicle. Ohio crash report 10-0712-90 updated 06/15/10 the consumer no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 09/02/10”
NHTSA complaint #10321972, filed 2010-03“All of the wheels cracked, and were unable to keep air in the tires. This caused the vehicle not to move. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer, and was aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10115154, filed 2005-03Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 15 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500
31 complaintsSteering
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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