2001 Dodge RAM 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM 3500 years
- About as many complaints as other years 10th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500. That ranks 10th out of 18 RAM 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (31 complaints, 24%), typically at around 100,000 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 3 fires, 19 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 130owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 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 | 31 | 24% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 17 | 13% | 49,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 11% | 79,785 | — | — |
| Suspension | 14 | 11% | 62,050 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 9% | 55,063 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 11 | 8% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 7% | 121,850 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 8 | 6% | 65,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 4% | 87,420 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 4% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | 98,700 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 137,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 2% | 371,960 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1% | 1 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 recalls (1)
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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.
- Tire valve (PE02049) — opened Jun 3, 2002, closed Oct 1, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
At speeds above 55 mph and as semi trucks pass me this roadtrek 190 verilite dodge ram 3500 uncontrolably move a foot to 2 feet toward the center line of the road which i fear could cause a head on collision. I have tried various tire pressures to remedy the problem without success. I basically…
The dashboard has crumpled up and cave in the plastic has deteriorated also rust has developed under the doors an underbody
My truck was in park but still running. I got out to shut the gate and the truck started to accelerate backwards, rolling through my gate, knocking down part of a neighbor's fence, over two cement parking stops and into a tree. When i got to the truck, it was still running and still in park.
My dashboard is falling apart. There are pieces of plastic everywhere including right in front of the airbag, which would quite literally turn into flying death particles if the airbag ever went off, completely defeating the purpose of the airbag. This really should be a recall isue as it has quite…
Plastic dash is cracking and loose sharp pieces have been coming off into the cabin
Other Dodge RAM 3500 years
← 2000 RAM 3500 · 2002 RAM 3500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 3500 | 366 | 8 |
| 2011 RAM 3500 | 225 | 5 |
| 2010 RAM 3500 | 150 | 9 |
| 2009 RAM 3500 | 105 | 5 |
| 2008 RAM 3500 | 173 | 9 |
| 2007 RAM 3500 | 210 | 11 |
| 2006 RAM 3500 | 257 | 8 |
| 2005 RAM 3500 | 196 | 4 |
| 2004 RAM 3500 | 214 | 4 |
| 2003 RAM 3500 | 286 | 6 |
| 2002 RAM 3500 | 44 | 0 |
| 2001 | 130 | 1 |
| 2000 RAM 3500 | 58 | 1 |
| 1999 RAM 3500 | 104 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM 3500 | 105 | 0 |
| 1997 RAM 3500 | 125 | 1 |
| 1996 RAM 3500 | 124 | 1 |
| 1995 RAM 3500 | 108 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500?
Owners most often report structure, steering, power train problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 31 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500?
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 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM 3500 model years, the 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.