2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Structure Problems
Owners have filed 181 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500, 39% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 92,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “dash cracked” (13% of reports).
- 181structure complaints
- 92,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 44%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.
- Dash cracked: mentioned in 23 of 181 complaints (13%)
- Falling apart: mentioned in 21 of 181 complaints (12%)
- Dashboard cracking: mentioned in 16 of 181 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 141 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 181 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 6 an injury.
Dodge RAM 2500 structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 2500 | 8 | 3% | 82,576 |
| 2011 RAM 2500 | 5 | 2% | 64,000 |
| 2010 RAM 2500 | 7 | 3% | 69,851 |
| 2009 RAM 2500 | 4 | 2% | 22,700 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 4 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 11 | 3% | 130,000 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 8 | 1% | 107,000 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 10 | 2% | 115,000 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 35 | 6% | 75,000 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 146 | 22% | 76,000 |
| 2002 RAM 2500 | 40 | 26% | 62,000 |
| 2001 RAM 2500 | 181 | 39% | 92,000 |
| 2000 RAM 2500 | 56 | 27% | 85,500 |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 53 | 17% | 98,000 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 22 | 10% | 130,000 |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 11 | 5% | 175,000 |
| 1996 RAM 2500 | 13 | 4% | 173,000 |
| 1995 RAM 2500 | 9 | 3% | 92,172 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500. 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 dashboard in this truck has been crumbling to pieces. It is to the point now the gauge cluster and passenger air bag are barely in place. This is a common occurrence on all of these dodge rams and it is definitely a safety hazard
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED TO THE POINT THAT IT FRACTURED INTO PIECES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD AFFECT OTHER COMPONENTS. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW IF THE DASHBOARD WAS UV COATED. LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE OF…
Dash cracked 7 years ago and has been falling apart steadily since then. Shards of dash pose a safety issue in the event of a wreck. Known problem with dodge trucks of this year range.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Dodge RAM 2500s have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 181 owner complaints about structure for the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 (39% of the 469 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 2500 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 92,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “dash cracked”, in 23 of 181 complaints, followed by “falling apart” (21).
Other 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 problems
- Steering problems (69)
See all 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 problems or structure problems across all RAM 2500 years.