2001 Dodge RAM Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Dodge RAM, 4% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 2001 Dodge RAM. Three years ago, the contact noticed a crack on the dashboard. Currently, the crack has spread so far that the dashboard is completely damaged and coming apart. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was a recall ; however, her vehicle was not included. The contact stated that the cruise control sporadically disengages while driving. She further stated that the speed control switch took a long time to activate. The consumer stated broken pieces from the dashboard can injure or kill someone. …”
NHTSA complaint #10206916, filed 2007-10, 87,000 miles“Rpms are racing down and up, and sometimes get stuck in up position. When shifting gears, a clanking noise occurs. Also, when starting up vehicle it will shake. Consumer was told these problems are due to faulty computer and chrysler will not have a remedy for about 2-3 months. There was noise from rear end when shifting gear. The driver side door was hard to close. The engine had rough idle.”
NHTSA complaint #888050, filed 2001-05“While driving vehicle and without warning, throttle linkage stuck, resulting in an accident. Problem occurred a second time; however, was able to cruise vehicle to side of the road. Dealership has been notified, and state could not find cause. Referred consumer to manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #8009631, filed 2002-05“Vehicle downshifted from a low gear to a high gear normally between speeds of 55-60mph. Vehicle jerked back and forth and lurched consumer forward. Vehicle has been to dealer 4 times for a problem that they cannot fix.consumer barely got home after returning from dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #894147, filed 2001-08“Vehicle will act as if out of gas and start jerking. Rpms will go up and vehicle seems as if it is going up hill. Sometimes driver will put foot on gas from a stopped position and vehicle will go nowhere. Dealer has seen vehicle twice and had no solution.”
NHTSA complaint #886411, filed 2001-04Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 12% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 14 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 11 | 3% |
| 1998 | 25 | 5% |
| 1997 | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 | 30 | 5% |
| 1995 | 46 | 8% |
| 1994 | 30 | 6% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 7 | 12% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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