2001 Dodge RAM Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 6%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Dodge RAM, 6% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2001 Dodge RAM d150 developed a problem with the wiring harness located in the steering column.***no answer required***. The wiring harness had broken loose in the steering column and caused the vehicle to shut down. The power train control module failed and caused the check engine light to illuminate.”
NHTSA complaint #10134560, filed 2005-08, 23,000 miles“While driving 60 MPH driver tilted the steering wheel upwards and vehicle stalled . Driver tilted the steering back to the normal position and restarted the vehicle. Then, drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the wiring harness connector.”
NHTSA complaint #10059821, filed 2004-04, 35,000 miles“While driving on the interstate all of the gauges quit working. While attempting to pullover the horn started to blow and the lights started going off and on. I was able to pullover but the truck would not turn off. A short time later my wife smelled electrical smoke. I opened the hood and the fuse box was on fire. I was able to extinguish the fire and the truck was towed to music city Dodge in murfreesboro tn. After two months vehicle was repaired, explanation by dealer was battery cable not properly installed at the factory.”
NHTSA complaint #752510, filed 2001-09“The contact owns a 2001 Dodge RAM. The contact stated that the vehicle's dashboard began to crack and pieces are falling down into the instrument panel. He has written letters to the attorney general's office, the better business bureau, and daimler chrysler. No one has responded as of yet. This failure has been ongoing since january of 2004. The contact stated that the vehicle was still under the original warranty when the failure first began. The failure still persists. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 91,000 and failure mileage was 36,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10190907, filed 2007-05, 36,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated there was a short in the wiring harness that connected the combination switch to the steering column. This caused the switch to melt and burned the wires. The switch was replaced approximately one year ago. The headlights have since stopped working. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealership for inspection , and no repairs were made. Updated 01/19/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10144236, filed 2005-12Related recalls
- 02V042000Feb 7, 2002On certain pickup trucks, the alternator wire connection to the power distribution center (pdc) can loosen.Covers: Dodge RAM 2001
- 01V253000Aug 2, 2001Vehicle description: vans and wagons not equipped with power front seats. In the presence of road salt, water, and possibly other debris, the power seat…Covers: Dodge RAM 2000–2001
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | 22% |
| 2008 | 3 | 12% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 6 | 24% |
| 2005 | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 17% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 6% |
| 2000 | 13 | 9% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 48 | 10% |
| 1997 | 22 | 6% |
| 1996 | 47 | 8% |
| 1995 | 72 | 12% |
| 1994 | 64 | 14% |
| 1993 | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 | 6 | 10% |
| 1991 | 5 | 10% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1986 | 3 | 17% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge RAM
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsSuspension
42 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsTires
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge RAM
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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