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2001 Dodge RAM Van Problems

Complaints
33filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
60,000miles, 23 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 3.9L 6-cyl RWD · 13 city / 15 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Dodge RAM Van (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2001 Dodge RAM Van. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (15% of the total), followed by steering (4) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 23 of the complaints include a mileage, and 48% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 5 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 17 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Air bags (1), Exterior lighting (1), Fuel system (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seats (1), Body and structure (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Steering: “I have a Dodge van 1500 with 22000 miles. The tie rod ends failed, and the ball joints are in the process of failing. I replaced the tie rod ends and will have to replace the ball joints soon.”

NHTSA complaint #10153587, filed 2006-03, 21,500 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Difficult to get the gearshift out of park. A recall has been done on the ignition/parkshift interlock for an issue the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperative. . The dealership service technician said that the part that has failed is not the same as the part that was replaced under the recall and wants over $2,000 for a new steering column or over $1,000 for a junkyard steering column. Chrysler customer assistance center agrees with the dealership but nobody can explain how the ignition/park shift interlock is not related to the ignition/park shift interlock.”

NHTSA complaint #10566788, filed 2014-03, 130,150 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Vehicle doesn't defrost. All windows steam up and then ice up. Including front window leaving almost zero visibility. Took to lake Dodge, in (feb. 2004) and was told it was the recirculation doors rs that were sticking and needed to be lubed up. Seemed to help until dec. 2004. Windows steamed up and iced up again. Was told by lake Dodge, in that this is a maintenance issue we should take care of. Why should I have to take my entire dash apart to reach these recirculation doors to lube them up every year. …”

NHTSA complaint #10104342, filed 2004-12, 45,001 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

48% of the 23 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,700 and 105,000 miles.

9%0–1013%10–2526%25–504%50–759%75–10035%100–1504%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (23 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 60,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Dodge RAM Van. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
RAM Van · coupe not rated4 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2001 Dodge RAM Van version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Ram Van 1500 2WD3.9L 6-cyl3-speed automatic131514$4,800
Ram Van 1500 2WD5.2L 8-cyl4-speed automatic121714$4,800
Ram Van 1500 2WD5.9L 8-cyl4-speed automatic111613$5,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2001 Dodge RAM Van → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 17 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 17 bulletins →

Other model years of the Dodge RAM Van

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20031650,0000—14—Stable
20021456,0301—13—Not enough data
20013360,0001—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20002949,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19994771,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199822111,3741———Stable
19971695,0000———Stable
19961831,3650———Stable
199514144,0000———Not enough data
19946—0———Not enough data

All Dodge RAM Van model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Dodge RAM Van have?

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2001 Dodge RAM Van as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Dodge RAM Van is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (15% of the total), followed by steering with 4.

Has the 2001 Dodge RAM Van been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Dodge RAM Van get?

The EPA rates the 2001 Dodge RAM Van (Ram Van 1500 2WD, 3.9L 6-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 13 city and 15 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Dodge RAM Van reported?

Among the 23 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,000 miles and the middle half falls between 35,700 and 105,000 miles; 48% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.