2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM 2500 years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 469 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500. That ranks 4th out of 18 RAM 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (181 complaints, 39%), typically at around 92,000 miles. Complaints mention 20 crashes, 11 fires, 17 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 469owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 20complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure problems | 181 | 39% | 92,000 | “dash cracked” (13%) | — |
| Steering problems | 69 | 15% | 50,000 | “gear box” (17%) | — |
| Suspension | 39 | 8% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 33 | 7% | 79,482 | — | — |
| Power Train | 28 | 6% | 44,929 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 26 | 6% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 5% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 19 | 4% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 18 | 4% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 16 | 3% | 88,357 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 13 | 3% | 51,878 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 2% | 86,128 | — | — |
| Wheels | 10 | 2% | 141,564 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 2% | 134,665 | — | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 1% | 101,181 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | 1% | 68,561 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 1% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 1% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 1% | 99,151 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 1% | 38,763 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 3 | 1% | 91,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 0% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | 67,980 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | 7,525 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 63,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Dodge RAM 2500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th vin position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th vin position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th vin position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th vin position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. Important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. In addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
Risk: When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
Fix: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- 2000-2001 dodge ram pickup hood latch (PE08047) — opened Jul 25, 2008, closed Dec 17, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 with the 5.9L Cummins diesel, manufactured in September 2000, with approximately 197,000 miles. The AIRBAG warning light now remains illuminated continuously, and the steering-wheel cruise-control buttons are completely inoperative. The horn still works. I performed…
My 2001 Dodge Ram Instrument Panel has cracked in three pieces causing the defroster & vents to stop working recently due to the moisture/UV Issue. I'm aware of this problem because I participated in the investigation as manager of validation and testing for the manufacturer, Textron Automotive…
I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. In 2003, I noticed parts of the dash, starting to break apart. In 2004, I had a major head on collision, and the airbag, did NOT deploy. The damage was extensive, with bent frame. The damage was $17,000 in 2004. I was told by the Chrysler Dealership, that did the…
Hood latch Hood came off while driving.
I own a 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 and the truckâs dashboard is disintegrating. Pieces have fallen into my heating system, and I believe that is whatâs causing my vacuum issue! It is winter time right now, and i was stranded in 10° weather for hours. I could not stay warm by running the trucks…
Other Dodge RAM 2500 years
← 2000 RAM 2500 · 2002 RAM 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 2500 | 283 | 4 |
| 2011 RAM 2500 | 298 | 4 |
| 2010 RAM 2500 | 236 | 4 |
| 2009 RAM 2500 | 214 | 5 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 317 | 7 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 361 | 8 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 670 | 6 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 422 | 6 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 582 | 6 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 661 | 6 |
| 2002 RAM 2500 | 155 | 0 |
| 2001 | 469 | 1 |
| 2000 RAM 2500 | 211 | 1 |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 313 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 225 | 0 |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 213 | 0 |
| 1996 RAM 2500 | 291 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM 2500 | 267 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500?
Owners most often report structure, steering, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 181 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM 2500 model years, the 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.