2001 Dodge RAM Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Dodge RAM, 3% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“On my way to work, as usual, on a slightly bumpy part of the highway my steering wheel and front end started vibrating so violently that I almost lost control. I could barely hold the steering wheel; and could not steer at all; all I could do was start braking and come to a stop. I got out and checked my tires and front end and everything appeared normal. I continued to work at about 40 MPH (I had gone to work early so no traffic) . At 8:00 I called my local mechanic and took it to him to check out what happened. He check everything and nothing showed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10430142, filed 2011-10, 201,000 miles“The aluminum rims on three of the wheels were splitting and cracking along the sides. The consumer contacted the dealer. The dealer will do nothing to remedy the problem. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10105014, filed 2004-12, 60,000 miles“A loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front driver's side. Driver's side wheel fell off. Consumer had the vehicle towed to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that wheel and tire needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10091954, filed 2004-09“Consumer's son was driving at approximately 50 to 60 MPH and vehicle drifted off on side of road, 6 to 8 inch drop, which caused right rear rim to bend, resulting in right rear axle breaking. A private mechanic informed consumer that axle did not fuse together properly.”
NHTSA complaint #888642, filed 2001-05“Wheel axle hub nuts have backed up three times while consumer was driving. Due to this problem brakes on front left side became prematurely worn. Contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #8010660, filed 2002-05Related recalls
- 01V184000Jun 5, 2001Vehicle description: vans. A substitute wheel lug nut tightening process may not have been sufficient to assure proper torque of the lug nuts.Covers: Dodge RAM 2001
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 11% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 2% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 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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