2001 Dodge RAM Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 Dodge RAM, 2% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 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.
“Bought a 2 yr old durango with 60,000 miles on it at carmax. At 116,000 miles it started knocking. I took it to allen samuels dealership and they claimed the engine failed. We replaced the engine at our cost for 6k, because we still owed 7k on the vehicle. We bought new tires as we decided to keep the vehicle and try to recover some of the cost. 3 months later, the new engine failed, the vehicle died as I was exiting the freeway and turning under an overpass. I wasn't aware the vehicle had died, until I realized the power steering had gone out when I tried to turn. …”
NHTSA complaint #10222152, filed 2008-03, 116,000 miles“The dashboard on our 2001 Dodge RAM pickup cracked only after a year. We took it so the dealership in mcalester, ok (riverside Dodge) and they refused to fix it. They said it was not covered under warranty. Now there is an 8 inch hole in the dashboard and numerous cracks over the entire surface and even on the inside trim work. Since first reporting this, it has come to my attention that there are hundreds if not thousands of vehicles exactly like ours with the same problem. We feel that Dodge/chrysler needs to recall this and take care of this dangerous problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10216226, filed 2008-01“Vehicle certification label on left door that the owner's manual refers to for proper tire pressure is wrong. On that label, it statesthat the max PSI for tires is 41. However, the max press. On the tire sidwall is 35psi. If I would have kept 41psi in these tires, it could have been fatal, especially hot weather at highway speeds.. Manufacturer needs to update the label with the correct max. Pressure. Note: my tires were installed at the factory, and all 5 tires are exactly the same. (tiresize: p24516)”
NHTSA complaint #749755, filed 2001-08“The vehicle is a 2001 Dodge RAM truck. The dash board has cracked and poses a safety hazard by dangerous sharp pieces. If I was in an accident one of these pieces could inflict potentially severe injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10397157, filed 2011-04Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 | 13 | 2% |
| 1995 | 13 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsTires
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsFuel system
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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