2001 Dodge RAM 3500
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 70 |
| 1995 | 108 |
| 1996 | 124 |
| 1997 | 125 |
| 1998 | 105 |
| 1999 | 104 |
| 2000 | 58 |
| 2001 | 130 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2003 | 286 |
| 2004 | 214 |
| 2005 | 196 |
| 2006 | 257 |
| 2007 | 210 |
| 2008 | 173 |
| 2009 | 105 |
| 2010 | 150 |
| 2011 | 225 |
| 2012 | 365 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
24% of complaints: structure — 31 distinct reports on file, 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, 20120511
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, 20120507
Also filed under AIR BAGS
14% of complaints: steering — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion) and hydraulic power assist system.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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.*JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20030306
14% of complaints: service brakes — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASH11% of complaints: suspension — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and upper ball joint.
11% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20180705
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
TIRE VALVE
2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP HOOD LATCH
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for structure issues (31 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (18 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (18 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 01V153000 (air bags) has been completed.
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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.