MYRModel Year Report

2001 Dodge RAM 1500

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Dodge RAM 1500
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
1,112
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

49% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 2001: 1,112 complaints 2001 1,112 2002: 815 complaints 2003: 1,171 complaints 2004: 1,097 complaints 2005: 1,169 complaints 2006: 792 complaints 2006 2007: 517 complaints 2008: 554 complaints 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2011: 688 complaints 2012: 697 complaints 2012 2014: 1 complaint
1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 116 complaints 1995: 213 complaints 1995 1996: 298 complaints 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1999: 610 complaints 1999 2000: 513 complaints 2001: 1,112 complaints 2001 1,112 2002: 815 complaints 2003: 1,171 complaints 2003 2004: 1,097 complaints 2005: 1,169 complaints 2005 2006: 792 complaints 2007: 517 complaints 2007 2008: 554 complaints 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2011: 688 complaints 2011 2012: 697 complaints 2014: 1 complaint 2014
1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 116 complaints 1994 1995: 213 complaints 1995 1996: 298 complaints 1996 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1998 1999: 610 complaints 1999 2000: 513 complaints 2000 2001: 1,112 complaints 2001 1,112 2002: 815 complaints 2002 2003: 1,171 complaints 2003 2004: 1,097 complaints 2004 2005: 1,169 complaints 2005 2006: 792 complaints 2006 2007: 517 complaints 2007 2008: 554 complaints 2008 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2010 2011: 688 complaints 2011 2012: 697 complaints 2012 2014: 1 complaint 2014

2001: 1,112 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19917
19920
19936
1994116
1995213
1996298
1997361
1998520
1999610
2000513
20011,112
2002815
20031,171
20041,097
20051,169
2006792
2007517
2008554
2009670
2010485
2011688
2012697
20141

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

49% · 548 reports

Most commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2018-03-29

Power train

9% · 101 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2013-06-09

Also filed under Electrical system

Air bags

8% · 86 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Passenger side airbag exploded while sitting in my yard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-28

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, 2018-03-13

Air bag didn't deploy, seatbelt didn't lock up. Ts

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-17

Also filed under Seat belts

Suspension

7% · 83 reports

Most commonly citing upper ball joint and lower ball joint.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

7% · 82 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2025-11-21

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2000-07-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-12-27 Rear safety belt anchorage disengagement
  2. ▮
    2001Complaint volume 1,112 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. R
    2001-06-18Air bags01V153000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2003-12-22Tires03V504000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2006-04-20Engine and engine cooling06E024000 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…

    Remedy: K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. The recall began on April 20, 2006.

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  6. I
    2008-07-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-12-17 2000-2001 Dodge Ram pickup hood latch

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Dodge RAM 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 548 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 101 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 86 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V153000 · Air bags
  • Recall 03V504000 · Tires
  • Recall 06E024000 · Engine and engine cooling
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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 49% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.