2001 Dodge RAM Quad CAB Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM Quad CAB years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad CAB. That ranks 3rd out of 3 RAM Quad CAB model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (56 complaints, 47%), typically at around 69,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 9 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 118owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Dodge RAM Quad CAB 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 | 56 | 47% | 69,000 | “cracking dash” (9%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | 12% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 12 | 10% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 7% | 36,318 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 7% | 18,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 5% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 5% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 4% | 87,580 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3% | 99,250 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 162,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 56,461 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 17,500 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Dodge RAM Quad CAB recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad CAB.
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.
Cracking dash board on drivers sides
This truck is used to haul a camper and a car trailer for my show cars. Today i started truck to hookup to car trailer for the fourth time time this year. This truck is not driven in the winters yet while backing up to the trailer i pressed on the brake pedal to have the brake pedal go to the…
Bought a 2001 dodge quad cab sport 4x4 in 2003. The dash had a small crack on the drivers side at time of purchase. The crack spread rapidly to all areas of the dashboard. I used protectants, adhesives and dashboard shades and a dash pad to prevent further spread to no avail. During one evening…
In traffic going down the road at 65 mph, the dashboard caved in. Loose pieces everywhere. I didn't know if this had affected the electronics or not at the time. I just had to pull over and cut through three lanes of traffic. Luckily so far, just some minor electrical problems here and there. I am…
Driving on public streets his a small pot hole, the dashboard broke and the bezel fell off causing a driving hazard. *tr
Other Dodge RAM Quad CAB years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 RAM Quad CAB | 122 | 0 |
| 2002 RAM Quad CAB | 206 | 0 |
| 2001 | 118 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad CAB?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 56 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad CAB?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad CAB a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM Quad CAB model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.