2001 Dodge RAM Van Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Dodge RAM Van, 6% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,750 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.
“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“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 milesSuspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge RAM Van
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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