MYRModel Year Report

2001 Dodge RAM 1500

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Dodge RAM 1500
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 116 complaints 1994 1995: 213 complaints 1996: 298 complaints 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1999: 610 complaints 2000: 513 complaints 2000 2001: 1112 complaints 2001 2002: 815 complaints 2003: 1169 complaints 2003 2004: 1094 complaints 2005: 1165 complaints 2006: 792 complaints 2006 2007: 517 complaints 2008: 553 complaints 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2011: 687 complaints 2012: 694 complaints 2012 2014: 1 complaints 2014
2001: 1112 complaints
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YearComplaints
19917
19920
19936
1994116
1995213
1996298
1997361
1998520
1999610
2000513
20011112
2002815
20031169
20041094
20051165
2006792
2007517
2008553
2009670
2010485
2011687
2012694
20141

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 43%

43% of complaints: structure — 483 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 58 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 53 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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While driving and operating the heater, unbeknowst to me leaves/pine needles had come in through the fresh air cowl vent and built up on the heater blower resistor resulting in a fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251121

THE DASHBOARD GET DESTROY TO EASLY AND THE DEBRIES FLIES TO THE FACE MAKING DRIVE INSECURE BECAUSE THE PLASTIC PARTS WERE HITING THE FACE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130609

STRUCTURE 4%

4% of complaints: structure — 46 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DASH, FROMT COVER COVERING INSTUMENT PANEL. SEVERLY CRACKED SO BRITTLE,THAT EVEN JUST A SINGLE TOUCH MAKES IT CRACK AND FALL APART. MY YOUNGEST SON HAS GOTTEN CUT BY THE SHARP EDGES OF THE CRACKS BEFORE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180329

AIR BAGS 4%

4% of complaints: air bags — 44 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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Passenger side airbag exploded while sitting in my yard.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240328

DASH COMPONENTS CRACKED UNDER NORMAL USE CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS, IF NOT DEADLY, SITUATION WHERE IN THE EVENT OF AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT CREATING PROJECTILES FROM SUCH DEPLOYMENT THAT CAUSE EGREGIOUS BODILY HARM TO THE OCCUPANTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180313

AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, SEATBELT DIDN'T LOCK UP. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20021217

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20000706 — PE (closed 20001227)

REAR SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE DISENGAGEMENT

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 1112
R 20010618 — air bags

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 ASSE

Remedy: 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 CLOC

Campaign 01V153000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20031222 — tires

ON CERTAIN 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SNOW PLOW PREPARATION PACKAGE, THE TIRES SUPPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS THAT SLIGHTLY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT P245/75R16 TIRES TO MEET THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY SPECIFIED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND ACCOMMODATE THE ADDITION OF A COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SNOW PLOW AND

Campaign 03V504000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060420 — engine and engine cooling

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMAN

Remedy: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.

Campaign 06E024000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080725 — PE (closed 20081217)

2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP HOOD LATCH

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Dodge RAM 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (483 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (58 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (53 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V153000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V504000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E024000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1994 ▲ 1995 ▲ 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ■ 2005 ◆ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.