MYRModel Year Report

2001 Dodge RAM 3500

● Typical for this model
2001 Dodge RAM 3500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:31:15.185Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM 3500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 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 2000 2001: 130 complaints 2001 2002: 44 complaints 2003: 286 complaints 2003 2004: 214 complaints 2005: 196 complaints 2006: 257 complaints 2006 2007: 208 complaints 2008: 173 complaints 2009: 105 complaints 2009 2010: 150 complaints 2011: 223 complaints 2012: 365 complaints 2012
2001: 130 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19914
199210
199320
199470
1995108
1996124
1997125
1998105
1999104
200058
2001130
200244
2003286
2004214
2005196
2006257
2007208
2008173
2009105
2010150
2011223
2012365

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 18%

18% of complaints: structure — 23 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, diesel — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 6 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file.

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, 20120511

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

I 20020603 — PE (closed 20021001)

TIRE VALVE

I 20080725 — PE (closed 20081217)

2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP HOOD LATCH

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Dodge RAM 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, diesel issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V153000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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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 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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