2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500, and owners have filed 469 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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 assembly plant ("s" in the 11th VIN position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th VIN…
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 clockspring installed,…
469 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 have filed 469 complaints with NHTSA; 20 describe a crash and 11 describe a fire. Reports cite 17 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 92,670 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 57 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I own a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 with the 5.9L Cummins diesel, manufactured in September 2000, with approximately 197,000 miles. The AIRBAG warning light now remains illuminated continuously, and the s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 25, 2026 · Air bags
“My 2001 Dodge Ram Instrument Panel has cracked in three pieces causing the defroster & vents to stop working recently due to the moisture/UV Issue. I'm aware of this problem because I participated in”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 30, 2024 · Unknown or other
Compare Dodge RAM 2500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge RAM 2500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 16 |
| 1992 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 32 |
| 1993 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 39 |
| 1994 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 168 |
| 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 267 |
| 1996 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 291 |
| 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 213 |
| 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 225 |
| 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 313 |
| 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 | 1 | 211 |
| 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 | 1 | 469 |
| 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 155 |
| 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 | 6 | 661 |
| 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 | 6 | 582 |
| 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 | 6 | 422 |
| 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 | 6 | 670 |
| 2007 Dodge RAM 2500 | 8 | 361 |
| 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 | 7 | 317 |
| 2009 Dodge RAM 2500 | 5 | 214 |
| 2010 Dodge RAM 2500 | 4 | 236 |
| 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 | 4 | 298 |
| 2012 Dodge RAM 2500 | 4 | 283 |
Checking a specific 2001 Dodge RAM 2500
How do I know if my 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V153000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Dodge models
- Durango13,770 complaints
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- RAM 150012,416 complaints
- Caravan10,526 complaints
- Dakota6,629 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- Charger5,741 complaints
- Journey5,290 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.