MYRModel Year Report

2001 Dodge RAM Pickup

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2001 Dodge RAM Pickup
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:19:21.999Z

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 17 complaints 1997 1998: 18 complaints 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 14 complaints 2003
2001: 20 complaints
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YearComplaints
19923
19942
19957
19966
199717
199818
199933
20008
200120
200222
200314

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

9 of 20 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and frame and members.

INJURY
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DASH IS FALLING IN,CRACKING, CAUSING OPPORTUNITY FOR DAMAGE OR CUTS TO USERS. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080811

MY DASHBOARD BEGAN TO CRACK ABOUT A YEAR AGO SO I PURCHASED AN AFTERMARKET COVER. IT DID NOT STOP THE CRACKING AND NOW THE TOP OF THE DASH HAS SHATTERED AND IN DANGER OF COLLAPSING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120505

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAB FELL ONTO THE FRAME RAIL. THE BODY AROUND THE FRONT CAB MOUNT HAD CRACKED AND BROKE. WHICH RESULTING IN THE CAB DISCONNECTING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20021105

POWER TRAIN

3 of 20 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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REAR BRAKE LINE BLEW AT 142000 MILES, FRONT DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE LINE BLEW AT 143000 MILES, DODGE SHOULD HAVE USED SOME KIND OF ANTI-CORROSION LINES, ALL THE BRAKE LINES ON MY TRUCK ARE VERY RUSTY, LIKE THEY HAVE BEEN SUBMERGED IN SEA WATER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120619

AIR BAGS

2 of 20 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE COLLIDED HEAD ON WITH A ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE PASSENGERS WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS, BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SPRAINED A FOOT, BROKE A WRIST,2 PASSENGERS SUSTAINED HEAD LACERATIONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040707

AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY ON FRONTAL IMPACT. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20020806

VISIBILITY

1 of 20 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing exterior.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20010920 — PE (closed 20020219)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ELECTRICAL FIRES

I 20080725 — PE (closed 20081217)

2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP HOOD LATCH

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Dodge RAM Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Dodge RAM Pickup reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

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

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge RAM Pickup have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.