2001 Dodge RAM Quad CAB Structure Problems
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad CAB, 47% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 69,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “cracking dash” (9% of reports).
- 56structure complaints
- 69,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 40%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.
- Cracking dash: mentioned in 5 of 56 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 43 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 56 complaints, 4 an injury.
Dodge RAM Quad CAB structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 RAM Quad CAB | 45 | 37% | 69,500 |
| 2002 RAM Quad CAB | 68 | 33% | 75,000 |
| 2001 RAM Quad CAB | 56 | 47% | 69,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad CAB. 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Dodge RAM Quad CABs have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 56 owner complaints about structure for the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad CAB (47% of the 118 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 Quad CAB structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 69,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad CAB?
The most frequent phrase is “cracking dash”, in 5 of 56 complaints.
See all 2001 Dodge RAM Quad CAB problems or structure problems across all RAM Quad CAB years.