2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 47,568 miles. The words owners use most often: “ball joints” (33% of reports).
- 69suspension complaints
- 47,568median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 65%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ball joints: mentioned in 23 of 69 complaints (33%)
- Front end: mentioned in 12 of 69 complaints (17%)
- Upper lower: mentioned in 11 of 69 complaints (16%)
- Tie rod: mentioned in 6 of 69 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 at $1,200, and half of them between $920 and $3,400.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2008), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 46 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 69 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Dodge RAM 1500 suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 20 | 3% | 50,500 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 40 | 6% | 25,250 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 28 | 6% | 64,600 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 34 | 5% | 62,000 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 49 | 9% | 52,000 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 69 | 13% | 59,000 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 106 | 13% | 61,555 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 82 | 7% | 106,000 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 66 | 6% | 80,881 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 57 | 5% | 69,500 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 71 | 9% | 56,000 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 69 | 6% | 47,568 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 35 | 7% | 82,350 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 31 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 34 | 7% | 81,920 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 21 | 6% | 123,500 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 27 | 9% | 92,000 |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 9 | 4% | 55,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The fabricated attachment points that hold the control arms, track bar, damper and springs to the front axle rust to the point of being unsafe. I have replaced my front axle once, and will have to do so again shortly. Fortunately this problem was detected before the axle fell out of the truck, and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the rear pinion nut and driveshaft detached from the vehicle causing the rear wheels to lock. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was inspected by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the pinion, driveshaft…
2001 dodge ram. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering wheel vibration, brake line replacement and front frame problems. *smd updated 07/27/15.....updated 11/19/15 *bf updated 01/12/16*lj updated 11/08/2017*cn
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Dodge RAM 1500s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 69 owner complaints about suspension for the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 (6% of the 1,112 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 47,568 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,200 (half paid between $920 and $3,400), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “ball joints”, in 23 of 69 complaints, followed by “front end” (12).
Other 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
See all 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 problems or suspension problems across all RAM 1500 years.