Major Problems with 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Dodge Ram 2500

2001 Dodge Ram 2500 ACCELERATOR PEDAL Victims: 2

2001 Dodge Ram 2500 STRUCTURE Victims: 2 Mileage: 109000 miles

2001 Dodge Ram 2500 FRONTAL Victims: 1

Browse 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 complaints by category

Problems with STRUCTURE, STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER and FRONT are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Ram 2500 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STRUCTURE while sitting in the vehicle a fire developed under the hood.*ak consumer stated that the rubber moulding that seals the...	145 ~ 79263 miles
STEERING from the day the truck was driven off the lot steering action was noticeably "loose". excessive play in the steering...	39 ~ 60949 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER while driving 65 mph the spare tire cable broke without warning which caused the spare tire to release from the	29 ~ 48233 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE the latch on the overhead center console broke. ts *jb...	28 ~ 74836 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when you start the motor and put it in drive the tack winds out and the transmission slips real bad...	16 ~ 37556 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 2001 dodge diesel lift pump failures. mine has died twice driving on the freeway. 55 000 miles on my truck....	12 ~ 62077 miles
SUSPENSION i just wanted to report this about my truck the steering wanders all over the road and have heard from...	12 ~ 74602 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION it wasn't the tires it is the front end of the truck itself. *ak...	12 ~ 25500 miles
AIR BAGS seems to be an ongoing problem with the clock spring in model years 1999 -2001. *ak...	9 ~ 79433 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving vehicle's steering wheel locked up. dealer notified. ts steering wheel wouldn't turn. power steering pump replaced. tire pressure...	9 ~ 93503 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING the vehicle has excessive steering that tends to dart to the right and the left caused by steering gear box.	9 ~ 12911 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i was driving and someone pulled out in front of me and stopped and i went to hit my brakes...	8 ~ 142127 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving at high speeds would shook causing the driver to slow down. consumer contacted dealership and mechanic determined that	8 ~ 48919 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC driver stated that brakes failed on vehicle while trying to stop at intersection resulting in crash with another vehicle. *la...	8 ~ 103604 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES firestone wilderness at tire p265/75r16 114s on a 2001 dodge ram crew cab 4wd vehicle - tread came off of	7 ~ 48048 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my vehicle crashed into a cliff-side at 50 mph. the collision was directly head-on. neither the driver's nor the passenger	7 ~ 31857 miles
TIRES i bought some new toyo m-55 tires less than a month ago. these tires are out of round and bounce...	6 ~ 111653 miles
RIM > WHEELS the tires kept losing air. when a tire repair shop replaced the tires they noticed that bead on the edge...	6 ~ 45667 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while traveling on the highway the clutch pedalfell off without prior warning. dealer is aware of the problem. ts there...	6 ~ 16903 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this vehicle leaks out a substancial amount of engine oil thru the breather tube when decending a grade steeper than...	6
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine crank vent system discharges a large amount of vapor & hydro carbon. when the heat is on it seeps...	6 ~ 90833 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the hood on my 2001 dodge ram 2500 has unlatched and flew back hitting the windshield while driving twice over	5 ~ 85944 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving 45 mph consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. suddenly vehicle vibrated...	5 ~ 30600 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER lift pump failure on 2001 dodge cummins diesel pickup. *nlm...	5 ~ 56557 miles
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine claim 55-s396-819. *slc ...	5 ~ 27000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING when towing vehicle has jumped from side to side changing lanes was uncontrollable. has been to dealer twice. dealer replaced...	5 ~ 21040 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (1) front brakes grab on one side vehicle swerves to one side and jerks to stop (2) brake hose into...	4 ~ 91275 miles
EQUIPMENT 1. the first incident may 11 2000 was a recall for the replacement of the transfer pump due to premature...	4 ~ 96590 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM instrument panel top shows severe cracks. falling pieces have broken electrical connections in other cases. *ak...	4 ~ 88621 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving 40 mph and coming to a stop the vehicle stalled. the consumer managed to pull the vehicle over	4 ~ 84235 miles
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING improperly hardened shaft used in the steering component. rockwell hardness not up to specs.*ak...	4 ~ 42750 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the abs goes off over minor bump such as the warning bumps approaching toll booths in illinois. this is a...	4 ~ 18500 miles
WHEELS approximately 4 blocks from my home my wife who was driving the truck head a noise coming from the right...	4 ~ 138925 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i was driving south on interstate 5 california the truck just died on the highway. i was stuck in...	3 ~ 143667 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY hood on dodge ram pickup flew up as i was driving. i was able to pull it down and beat	3 ~ 83574 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES i removed the spare tire to fix a flat. it was the original spare and had never been used before....	3 ~ 116525 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING while driving consumer heard a loud noise coming from the driver's side wheel. consumer was able to drive the vehicle	3 ~ 28333 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING thermostat closed causing engine to overheat boiling the coolant out of the cooling system out of the overflow pipe past...	3 ~ 92160 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the brake light switch on my 2001 dodge 2500 pickup shorted out causing an electrical fire under the dashboard. ...	3 ~ 33933 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel lift pump failure could cause a serious accident loss of power will cause loss of brakes power steering and...	3 ~ 54826 miles
COLUMN > STEERING consumer states while driving the vehicle at any speed the vehicle would drift to the left and the right. ts...	3
TRAILER HITCHES consumer was disconnecting trailor from the hitch and noticed that hole on one side was worn out causing the pin	3 ~ 60833 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING while backing out vehicle's power steering and brakes locked up making vehicle unable to drive. dealer states the problem can	3 ~ 7237 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while stopping or slowing down fumes from the crankcase fill the engine compartment and come into the cab. consumer believes...	3 ~ 62483 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the fog light and the tail lights...	2 ~ 159500 miles
ENGINE i was driving south on interstate 5 california the truck just died on the highway. i was stuck in...	2 ~ 150000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the vehicle stalls without warning. the vehicle was towed to the...	2 ~ 115564 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE dt*: the contact stated while performing repair work it was noticed that the frame was not welded properly. there has	2 ~ 71000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the dashboard in this vehicle has been cracked and broken since 2004. it continues to break and chip causing pieces...	2 ~ 148000 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION another worn track bar in the fron axle. 82 000 miles. vehicle starts to wander. this will make the third...	2 ~ 58343 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING consumer called complaining about having problem with the pump of the steering wheel which is leaking making innoperable to dirve	2
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500 pick up. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds...	2 ~ 43500 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY both exterior mirrors flew off vehicle while pulling a trailer at 75 mph. dealer notified and replaced mirrors. feel free	2
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the headlights are great on low beam but diffuse to the sides on high beams. very little light is focused...	2 ~ 71500 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING when vehicle is at a standing position steering wheel is inoperable. consumer contacted manufacturer 6 months prior to filing this...	2 ~ 50000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while traveling at approximately 35 mph on a down grade vehicle was picking up speed while consumer had brakes applied....	2 ~ 50500 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while traveling at approximately 35 mph on a down grade vehicle was picking up speed while consumer had brakes applied....	2 ~ 49576 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving vehicle's steering wheel locked up. dealer notified. ts steering wheel wouldn't turn. power steering pump replaced. tire pressure...	2 ~ 31263 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN sometimes vehicle will not go into reverse or 4wd. took vehicle to dealer and they said they could not duplicate	2 ~ 45500 miles
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. the vehicle failed an inspection due to the comprehensive component monitor...	1 ~ 192000 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the heater motor was emitting hot air...	1 ~ 70000 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE driving down the highway hood flew open at 65 mph. i had been driving the truck for several hours previously...	1 ~ 147000 miles
BEAD > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. the inside beads of the wheel began to fracture. the vehicle...	1 ~ 157127 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC the abs sensor wire was damaged by contact with the right wheel. this caused the abs system to believe that...	1 ~ 63000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION rear spring mounts failed from rust causing temporary loss of control of the vehicle. truck has only 82k miles. this	1 ~ 82544 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST 2 different brake lines failed the same day.. both rusted through the rest of the lines near the booster and...	1 ~ 93000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING dodge 2500 4x4 diesel truck dash is cracked in about 5 places. it is going to fall through pretty soon....	1
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2001 dodge ram 2500 dashboard cracking . tv investigation slot shown on internet. my vehicle has the same problem -...	1 ~ 100000 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY 2001 dodge ram 2500 dashboard cracking . tv investigation slot shown on internet. my vehicle has the same problem -...	1 ~ 100000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL fuel transfer pump replaced several times. *tr...	1 ~ 10000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dashboard cracking and falling on electrical wire shorting out things keeps blowing the abs fuse. *ak...	1 ~ 75000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dashboard cracking and falling on electrical wire shorting out things keeps blowing the abs fuse. *ak...	1 ~ 75000 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. while driving approximately 75 mph on normal road conditions there was a...	1 ~ 192175 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT the air conditioning system has been a major problem after the first year i purchased the vehicle. it did not...	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE another cracked dash board . dealer said they haven't seen this before!! vary large cracks running from the leading edge	1 ~ 50000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER repeated failures of dodge commins diesel fuel lift pumps and injection pumps may lead to engine stoppage and loss of	1 ~ 68561 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2001 dodge ram 2500. removed left rear brake caliper due to a sqweak that could be heard at low speed....	1 ~ 41966 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while the consumer was pulling out of a driveway the vehicle's clutch failed. *nm the consumer stated that the sender...	1
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING fan blade clutch broke and assembly came off and caused severe damage to radiator shroud hoses pullies belt and fan	1 ~ 110000 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i had a sudden and unexpected shaking of the front end of my truck. i nearly ran off the road...	1 ~ 67980 miles
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING while driving suddenly the truck starts drifting from side to side without warning. upon inspection the consumer noticed that the	1 ~ 60000 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING this incident occurred while driving at night in my 2001 dodge ram diesel 2500. i had my bright lights on...	1 ~ 65500 miles
PARKING BRAKE tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. the vehicle was parked on a hill with the engine on...	1 ~ 60000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2001 dodge ram 2500 pickup truck. the cruise control malfunctions in three ways. 1) it will turn itself on and...	1 ~ 30000 miles
UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the six speed manual transmission has worn out and needed major repair at only 91 000 miles.*ak...	1 ~ 91000 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION dealer replaced at 20 000 miles the left wheel bearing and at 40 000 miles the right wheel bearing needed...	1 ~ 20000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES defective tires. *nlm...	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving and without warning rear brakes failed causing extended stopping distance. dealer notified. *ak...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i own a 2001 dodge ram 2500 the dash has been severely cracking for some time now i thank it...	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN transfer case leaks at rear drive shaft output. has been repaired 7 times-still leaks. housing & shaft seal were just	1
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION upper and lower ball joints are failing in our fleet (33000+ miles). *ak...	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the drivers seat belt did not tighten up during an accident and i bounced off the steering wheel a couple...	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS my vehicle crashed into a cliff-side at 50 mph. the collision was directly head-on. neither the driver's nor the passenger	1
HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my brakes and steering have failed four times on my dodge ram. i called customer service at chrysler and in...	1 ~ 4000 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC same components have failed three times. second 10/31/2001 third 4/2002. caliper continues to fail and ruin rotor and discs. *ak...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY while driving vehicle's steering wheel locked up. dealer notified. ts steering wheel wouldn't turn. power steering pump replaced. tire pressure...	1 ~ 7525 miles
SEATS while driving vehicle's steering wheel locked up. dealer notified. ts steering wheel wouldn't turn. power steering pump replaced. tire pressure...	1 ~ 7525 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the wiring harness for the speaker are incorrect for the premium infinity stereo system. the resultant problem caused the stereo...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle has been in 5-6 times for brakes. when applying brakes they grab/ release/ catch and lock up. dealer knows...	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle has been in 5-6 times for brakes. when applying brakes they grab/ release/ catch and lock up. dealer knows...	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING while driving about any speed vehicle wandered side by side and lost control.also the steering box had been replaced twice	1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving vehicle hit a bump and vibrated. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and took it	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal goes too far down and it is positioned too close to accelerator pedal causing an interference. *ak...	1
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT i bought this truck new on 6/01/01. on 6/26/01 returned to dealership for a recall and at that time i...	1

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