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2001 Dodge RAM Van Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage
44,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Dodge RAM Van, 3% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 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.

“While driving van, heard a loud bang in front end. Noticed that front sway bar brackets broke off frame do to frame rot. After further inspection, upper a frame brackets are separating from frame mounts due to frame rot. Also, frame connecting front bumper and radiator so rusted that I can push a screwdriver through frame.”

NHTSA complaint #10538372, filed 2013-09, 44,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200316%
2002429%
200113%
2000724%
1999613%
199829%
199716%
1996211%
199517%
1994117%

Other parts of the 2001 Dodge RAM Van

Electrical system
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge RAM Van

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology