MYRModel Year Report

2001 Dodge RAM 2500

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Dodge RAM 2500
BUILT 2026-09-02

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 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 267 complaints 1996: 291 complaints 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 313 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 469 complaints 2001 2002: 155 complaints 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2005: 422 complaints 2006: 668 complaints 2006 2007: 361 complaints 2008: 317 complaints 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2011: 297 complaints 2012: 283 complaints 2012
2001: 469 complaints
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YearComplaints
199116
199232
199339
1994168
1995267
1996291
1997213
1998225
1999313
2000211
2001469
2002155
2003661
2004581
2005422
2006668
2007361
2008317
2009214
2010236
2011297
2012283

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

STRUCTURE 39%

39% of complaints: structure — 181 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO DISINTEGRATE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE. AT 70,000 MILES IT HAD OPENED UP A GIANT SINKHOLE AND STARTED CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTAGES, LIKE HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT OCCASIONALLY WHILE DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140202

WHILE SITTING IN THE VEHICLE A FIRE DEVELOPED UNDER THE HOOD.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE RUBBER MOULDING THAT SEALS THE BACK OF THE HOOD AT THE FIRE WALL HAD NO WAY TO SECURE IT AND IT SLIPPED OFF, HANGING DOWN ON TOP OF THE TURBO CHARGER AND...

NHTSA ODI report, 20020918

STEERING 16%

16% of complaints: steering — 73 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion) and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASH INJURY
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IMPROPERLY HARDENED SHAFT USED IN THE STEERING COMPONENT. ROCKWELL HARDNESS NOT UP TO SPECS.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010508

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and upper ball joint.

SERVICE BRAKES 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY
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when car is cold and just started to drive ,and brakes used ,the front brake does not apply and vehicle is slow to stop when abs is disabled all brakes operate normal. I have hit 3 cars because brake did not work.

NHTSA ODI report, 20211122

WHILE MOVING FORWARD FROM PARKED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TRUCK ROLLED INTO A FENCE. UPON INSPECTION UNDER THE TRUCK, BRAKE FLUID WAS COVERING THE FRAME RAIL UNDER THE BED, BEHIND THE FUEL TANK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120829

THE BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS ON THE FRAME RAIL FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR HAD A BLOW OUT DIRECTLY BEHIND THE GAS TANK WHEN PRESSING THE BREAK PEDDLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN MY DRIVEWAY

NHTSA ODI report, 20171109

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 469
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 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 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (181 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (73 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (43 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V153000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E024000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 1993 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2003 ■ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.