2001 Dodge RAM Pickup Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 45%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Dodge RAM Pickup, 45% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 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.
“My dashboard began to crack about a year ago so I purchased an aftermarket cover. It did not stop the cracking and now the top of the dash has shattered and in danger of collapsing. My concern is there are multiple sharp and pointed pieces of plastic that could cause a serious if not fatal injury in a crash, particularly if the airbag deploys.”
NHTSA complaint #10457552, filed 2012-05, 83,000 miles“I purchased my 2001 Dodge ram 1500 4x4 used with a cracked dash. The original owner stated it cracked the second year he owned it with only approximately 33,000 miles on the truck. It happens on almost every Dodge ram truck manufactured from 1998-2006 and there are millions of complaints filed across the country with every conceivable regulating agency. Nothing to date has been done! The manufacturer refuses to stand up and take responsibility and the regulating agencies have done nothing to correct the dangerous and hazardous conditions!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10378238, filed 2011-01, 33,000 miles“2001 Dodge ram dashboard falling apart. Exposing wiring to sun, and has potential to damage electrical wiring for interior and exterior lights. Numerous reports online about this problem, and Dodge manufacturer not issuing a recall for an obvious safety issue, or potential safety issue for those of us who can not afford to replace it.”
NHTSA complaint #10343550, filed 2010-07, 90,000 miles“The front doors lower striker plate was loose. This caused the doors to rattle and not to shut properly. This could result in the door flying open while driving. The strikers were tightened but failure still continued. At 38,194 miles the transmission started slipping followed by a winning noise. The transmission was rebuilt.”
NHTSA complaint #10087789, filed 2004-08, 9,091 miles“My 2001 Dodge ram pick-up dashboard is completely falling apart. That increases the odds of possible shock or equipment failure or fire hazard, if it gets wet or damaged due to exposure. This is a widespread problem and a recall is necessary.”
NHTSA complaint #10283310, filed 2009-09, 44,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10139596Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge RAM Pickup
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge RAM Pickup
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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