2001 Unknown Unknown Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 17, 2008 · 57 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Unknown years
About as many complaints as other years 5th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Unknown Unknown. That ranks 5th out of 9 Unknown model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (11 complaints, 19%), typically at around 9,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Unknown Unknown problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires11 · ~9,000 mi
Exterior Lighting8
Electrical System5 · ~60,316 mi
Steering4 · ~23,788 mi
Structure4
Engine and Engine Cooling3 · ~30,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Power Train3 · ~50,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Suspension3
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires1119%9,000——
Exterior Lighting814%———
Electrical System59%60,316——
Steering47%23,788——
Structure47%———
Engine and Engine Cooling35%30,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline35%———
Power Train35%50,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic35%———
Suspension35%———
Unknown or Other35%———
Vehicle Speed Control35%———
Equipment24%52,000——
Parking Brake24%———
Visibility24%———
Wheels24%2,245——
Fuel System, Other12%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 19 complaints
2000: 1200012001: 192001192002: 6200262003: 6200362004: 3200432005: 112005112006: 8200682007: 1200712008: 220082

n = 57 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Unknown Unknown recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Unknown Unknown.

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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 experienced two sidewall tire failures on my tow dolly which had nanco tires. One of the failures resulted in damage to my tow dolly and destruction of the wheel the tire was mounted on, and a grass fire on the expressway. These failures required replacement of both tires and one wheel after the…

Tires · received Sep 17, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10242672

2001 dodge ram extended cab 1500 magnum 5.9l engine. Dash severely cracked/falling apart. Thin brittle plastic, not normal wear and tear. Is common to 2nd gen 01 rams. News story on problem at : http://www.local6.com/money/13227601/detail.html is a safety factor. *tr

Structure · received Jan 10, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10214410

The multifunction switch must be pinched or bad in my monte, my turn signals only work when they want, my windows, radio, and four ways only work when they want too. I have owned a chevy since i started driving 20 plus years ago and i have never had anything like this happen it is very dangerous…

Exterior Lighting · received Nov 20, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10209520

I suffered a flat tire as a result of the defective tire. When i took it to be repaired, the repair person said that i was lucky to be alive because i could have had a blow out on the highway. The other two tires were also coming apart at the sidewalls. All of them were split and the rubber was…

Tires · received Nov 30, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10174764

Deer ran out in front of me and i applied my brakes. Brakes released on my vehicle causing me to hit the deer. I had asked about this problem before to the manufacturer when i noticed it done this. They said there was no recall and that there was no problem with the brakes. I took there word on…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Nov 15, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10173540

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Unknown Unknown?

Owners most often report tires, exterior lighting, electrical system problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 11 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Unknown Unknown?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Unknown Unknown a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Unknown 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.