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2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500, most often about the body and structure (24% of complaints, typically around 100,000 miles). It is 10th of 13 Ram 3500 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 problems
Body and structure
31 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
I have an 2001 Dodge Ram 3500. The dash is broken in many places and falling into the dash compartment. I am worried that this may cause problems with wiring or airbag components if not fixed. There is no reason Dodge should not have issued a recall for this problem. It seams to be a very common problems with Dodge…
The entire dash panel started falling apart in 2006 on my 2001 Dodge ram. Parts started falling down inside the instrument panel and the dash assembly around the passenger airbag is falling in.
Steering
17 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: gear box (other than rack and pinion), hydraulic power assist system, column, hydraulic power assist.
My husband noticed a problem with the steering, took to dealer for service, told me it needed track bar and piston, I questioned the cost he then told me only needed a front end alignment, went to repair facility recommended by dealer, specialist wouldn't do work ball joints were bad. Took it back to dealer they…
2001 Dodge Ram 3500 2 wheel drive. Front end "death wobble". Happens over 40 MPH when you hit a large bump. Won't stop till you slow down. Have had since new and started to fail after 36,000 mile warranty expired. Have changed ball joints and idler arm and has been to several front end shops saying nothings wrong.…
Suspension
14 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
My husband noticed a problem with the steering, took to dealer for service, told me it needed track bar and piston, I questioned the cost he then told me only needed a front end alignment, went to repair facility recommended by dealer, specialist wouldn't do work ball joints were bad. Took it back to dealer they…
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving approximately 40 to 45 MPH over a bump in the road, the vehicle shook violently. The failure recurred. The mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle had the "death wobble". The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 03/09/16
Transmission
14 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, driveline, axle assembly.
Transmission in my vehicle had to be rebuilt. The mechanic stated 2nd gear was burnt out and the transmission was shot. Had to change torque converter and bands. The mechanic stated the holes in the trnasmission were to samll and would not let fluid flow freely and keep the transmission cool. Therefore the…
While merging onto the highway, the vehicle would onlu go into first gear. Following this, the consumer immediately pulled over to the median. The consumer put the vehicle in park, and let it idle for a few seconds before merging back onto the highway. The vehicle hesitated before it accelerated to the second gear.…
Brakes
13 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist.
Consumer had to replace front brakes, rotors, and rear drums every 6000-7000 miles. Consumer did not do any hauling or heavy transporting with vehicle. However, this problem was serious because vehicle did not stop at times, once almost hit a child. Took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that rear drums had to be…
Pulled into fueling station, stopping at pump, pedal went to floor board. Checked brake reservoir it was empty, added 1 pint of brake fluid. No signs of leak. Found signs of fluid on frame driver side behind fuel tank, pulled tank to find a very rusted brake line and a hole in brake line. Checked other brake lines…
Wheels and tires
12 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 118,500 miles. Parts named most often: sidewall, rim, lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 equipped with michelin xcx tires, size: 235/85r16. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being repaired, it was found that the belts on the passenger's side front tire had failed. The mechanic stated that the failure was due to a misalignment of the vehicle. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving approximately 40 to 45 MPH over a bump in the road, the vehicle shook violently. The failure recurred. The mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle had the "death wobble". The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 03/09/16
Fuel system
12 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system, storage.
My complaint concerns my vehicle. The reason im writing is in hopes that we can get a safety issue addressed, and corrected. There has been a repeated trend over several years now concerning the lift pump (fuel transfer pump) utilized in the 2500/3500 cummins diesel application. I am a member of the failed lift pump…
The fuel transfer pump did not have enough pressure to properly send enough fuel to the diesel injection pump which failed at 74,365 mile on the 2001 Dodge 3500 pickup. This created a loss of power or acceleration at the desired time or level needed. This could have cause an accident due to lack of power. The dealer…
Air bags
11 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 133,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
2001 Dodge Ram 3500, dash board has completely cracked apart with large section cracked out. It began with a crack extending from the defroster vent and encompassed the whole dash in a matter of weeks. Dodge has refused to acknowledged the problem even though it is wide spread. This is a safety issue particularly if…
Pieces of dash fell down under dash and caused the air bag to trigger. Put in a new passenger air bag and dash and 4 years latter all cracked up and a piece has caused a coolant leak in heater core under the dash. This is a major problem. I have a friend that the dash pieces cut wires and set it on fire.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Dodge Ram 3500 recalls
Air bags
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
2000-2001 dodge ram pickup hood latch
Summary
The agency opened this investigation based on 30 complaints alleging that the hoods on model year (my) 2000 and 2001 dodge ram pickup trucks flew up and blocked the driver's vision.these vehicles have a primary hood latch and a secondary (backup) hood latch.the secondary latch is designed to secure the hood if the primary hood latch is not properly closed or otherwise malfunctions.in these complaints, the secondary hood latch malfunctioned, apparently due to corrosion, and did not latch.dodge conducted recall 01v-040 in 1999 to address similar problems on model year 1994-1997 dodge ram pickup trucks.the information chrysler provided in response to odi's information request letter indicated t
Tire valve
Questions about the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (31 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); steering (17 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles); suspension (14 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 8, 2001 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Dodge Ram 3500?
- It is 10th of 13 Ram 3500 model years by number of complaints, with 130 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.