2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 10%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab, 10% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“2001 Dodge ram extended cab pickup truck bought brand new. With 17,500 miles on this vehicle, my ball joints failed pennsylvania state inspection. This vehicle is driven only around 8,000 miles per year on hard road (no off-road). My Dodge is not the only Dodge that is having problems with ball joints. Something needs done about this problem before it turns into another ford explorer problem with firestone tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10060288, filed 2004-03, 17,500 miles“2001 ram 1500 extd. Cab 4wd sport. I don't use it off-road and only use 4x4 in the snow. 32000 miles needed new tires. Shop wouldn't align wheels because they said I needed new ball joints. Brought truck to dealer, they said it was within specs. 35700 miles, same dealer replaces upper and lower universal joints on warranty. I went back to tire dealer for alignment, they said the ball joints were still bad and needed to be replaced. 36010 miles, dealer replaces upper and lower, left and right ball joints on warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10157472, filed 2006-05, 36,000 miles“Right front tire keeps coming off while driving 5 times the truck been park for 2 months,wheel bearing replaced twice upper lower ball joints , tie rods shot, rotors twice first set at 30,000 miles dealer ask how my driving was, both front calipers less than 78,000 miles”
NHTSA complaint #10120180, filed 2005-05, 30,000 miles“Steering pull and poor handling. Ie wandering, drift, pull to the right even after alignment(s) at different shops including dealership. Problem has been ongoing since purchase of vehicle when new. Vehicle now has 65,000 miles and has worn 2 sets of tires and almost due for a 3rd set.”
NHTSA complaint #10018467, filed 2003-05, 2,000 miles“Problem with truck since brand new, pulls hard to left. Dealer has replaced tires, all front end parts and aligned. You have to keep constant pull on steering wheel to right to keep it from crossing median. Back to dealer seven times.”
NHTSA complaint #10032693, filed 2003-08, 200 milesSuspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab
56 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab
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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