MYRModel Year Report

2001 Dodge RAM 3500

● Typical for this model
2001 Dodge RAM 3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:07:13.360Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
130
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1993: 20 complaints 1994: 70 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 124 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 105 complaints 1999: 104 complaints 2000: 58 complaints 2001: 130 complaints 2001 130 2002: 44 complaints 2003: 286 complaints 2004: 214 complaints 2005: 196 complaints 2006: 257 complaints 2006 2007: 210 complaints 2008: 173 complaints 2009: 105 complaints 2009 2010: 150 complaints 2011: 225 complaints 2012: 365 complaints 2012
1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 70 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 124 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 105 complaints 1999: 104 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2001: 130 complaints 2001 130 2002: 44 complaints 2003: 286 complaints 2003 2004: 214 complaints 2005: 196 complaints 2005 2006: 257 complaints 2007: 210 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2009: 105 complaints 2009 2010: 150 complaints 2011: 225 complaints 2011 2012: 365 complaints
1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 70 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 124 complaints 1996 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 105 complaints 1998 1999: 104 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 130 complaints 2001 130 2002: 44 complaints 2002 2003: 286 complaints 2003 2004: 214 complaints 2004 2005: 196 complaints 2005 2006: 257 complaints 2006 2007: 210 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2008 2009: 105 complaints 2009 2010: 150 complaints 2010 2011: 225 complaints 2011 2012: 365 complaints 2012

2001: 130 complaints

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YearComplaints
19914
199210
199320
199470
1995108
1996124
1997125
1998105
1999104
200058
2001130
200244
2003286
2004214
2005196
2006257
2007210
2008173
2009105
2010150
2011225
2012365

Known problem areas

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

Structure

24% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing body and underbody shields.

Show complaint excerpts

The dash in my truck is falling apart, there is a large hole in my dash that is a huge distraction while I'm driving, the rest of my dash is going to fall apart at any time now.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-11

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-07

Also filed under Air bags

Steering

14% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion) and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASHINJURY
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The power steering failed or locked up, which caused an accident. The vehicle rolled over several times. Consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer several times prior to incident. There were injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-06

Service brakes

14% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Suspension

11% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing front and upper ball joint.

Power train

11% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHINJURY
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My truck was in park but still running. I got out to shut the gate and the truck started to accelerate backwards, rolling through my gate, knocking down part of a neighbor's fence, over two cement parking stops and into a tree.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-05

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. 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 →

  2. I
    2002-06-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-10-01 Tire valve
  3. I
    2008-07-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-12-17 2000-2001 Dodge Ram pickup hood latch

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Dodge RAM 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V153000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.