2001 Dodge Lancer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 2, 2003 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Lancer years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Dodge Lancer. That is the most of any Lancer model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Dodge Lancer problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires2
Power Train1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires267%———
Power Train133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 2 complaints
2001: 1200112003: 220032

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Dodge Lancer recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Dodge Lancer.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While traveling on the highway he heard a loud noise coming from the passenger side, tire tread separated. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.

Tires · received Jul 2, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10026502

While driving 55 mph the drivers side tire tread separated from the vehicle. The tire was a bridgestone duer604 p24570/r16. *nlm

Tires · received Jun 27, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10025124

After engaging vehicle into park it inadvertently jumped out of gear and rolled into a neighbor's fence. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak consumer feels there is a problem with the transfer case, however the dealer will not inspect it. *jb

Power Train · received Oct 29, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 898382

Other Dodge Lancer years

← 1995 Lancer · 2002 Lancer →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 Lancer10
200130
1995 Lancer10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Lancer?

Owners most often report tires, power train problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Dodge Lancer?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Dodge Lancer a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lancer model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.