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2001 Dodge RAM Recalls, Complaints & Specs

9 safety recalls list the 2001 Dodge RAM, and owners have filed 318 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

9
safety recalls
318
owner complaints to NHTSA
53 / 9
complaints citing a crash / fire
13–16
MPG combined (EPA)

9 safety recalls for the 2001 Dodge RAM

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

    NHTSA 04V185000 Reported 44,588 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain van and wagon vehicles equipped with 4-wheel antilock brake systems (ABS), aftermarket batteries may leak electrolyte onto the ABS control module connector, which can compromise sealing integrity of the connector.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ABS control module connector for electrolyte damage and replace the connector as necessary. The recall will begin on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  2. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 02V042000 Reported 268,740 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain pickup trucks, the alternator wire connection to the power distribution center (pdc) can loosen.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the installation of the alternator wire connection to the pdc and if necessary, reposition the wire so that the crimp connection will face upward and tighten the fastener to the correct torque…

  3. Tires

    NHTSA 01V289000 Reported 151 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: certain 2500 wagons were equipped with incorrect load range tires.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the load range 'd' tires with correct load range 'e' tires. Owner notification began september 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do…

  4. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 01V253000 Reported 98,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: vans and wagons not equipped with power front seats. In the presence of road salt, water, and possibly other debris, the power seat connector located beneath the driver's seat could develop a high resistive short circuit that cycles the circuit breaker.

    Remedy: Owners will receive instructions for removing the circuit breaker from the fuse panel. If an owner desires, their dealer can perform the repair. Owner notification began august 27, 2001. Owners who do not receive the…

  5. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 01V184000 Reported 212 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: vans. A substitute wheel lug nut tightening process may not have been sufficient to assure proper torque of the lug nuts.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wheel lug nuts for proper torque and correct if necessary. Owner notification began june 4, 2001. All owners have been contacted.

  6. Air bags

    NHTSA 01V153000 Reported 216,100 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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,…

  7. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 01V008000 Reported 2,400 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: quad cab pickup trucks equipped with a camper package and overload springs. The rear axle spacer plate could lead to deformation of the upper spring plate during assembly of the axle to the vehicle resulting a soft joint.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the spacer plates and the spring plates will be replaced. Owner notification began february 5, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

  8. Child seat

    NHTSA 00V366000 Reported 1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

  9. Suspension: upper arm

    NHTSA 00V307000 Reported 480 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: quad cab pickup trucks. The upper control arms attached with cadmium coated nuts can cause the bolts to stretch due to the application of a higher than specified clamp load. Breakage of the upper control arm fasteners could cause the axle to rotate forward under braking conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper control arm bolts and nuts.

318 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2001 Dodge RAM have filed 318 complaints with NHTSA; 53 describe a crash and 9 describe a fire. Reports cite 21 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 54,411 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 108 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“2001 dodge RAM. Consumer stated that their vehicle exploded while driving on the highway. The consumer is requesting to swap out the old vehicle with a new comparable vehicle.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 27, 2023 · Engine

“Dashboard has broken up like a jig saw puzzle. *tr”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 22, 2012 · Structure

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup (Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD, Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined13–16 mpg
City / Highway11–14 / 15–19
FuelRegular
EPA classStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engine6/8 cyl, 3.9/5.2/5.9 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Dodge RAM model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge RAM model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1976 Dodge RAM01
1977 Dodge RAM02
1979 Dodge RAM03
1981 Dodge RAM02
1983 Dodge RAM01
1984 Dodge RAM02
1985 Dodge RAM010
1986 Dodge RAM018
1987 Dodge RAM018
1988 Dodge RAM022
1989 Dodge RAM028
1990 Dodge RAM023
1991 Dodge RAM251
1992 Dodge RAM158
1993 Dodge RAM054
1994 Dodge RAM18469
1995 Dodge RAM12611
1996 Dodge RAM10625
1997 Dodge RAM7398
1998 Dodge RAM13483
1999 Dodge RAM9366
2000 Dodge RAM6147
2001 Dodge RAM9318
2002 Dodge RAM2116
2003 Dodge RAM253
2004 Dodge RAM158
2005 Dodge RAM040
2006 Dodge RAM025
2007 Dodge RAM117
2008 Dodge RAM225
2009 Dodge RAM59
2010 Dodge RAM527
2011 Dodge RAM40

Checking a specific 2001 Dodge RAM

How do I know if my 2001 Dodge RAM 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. 9 campaigns currently list the 2001 Dodge RAM; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 00V307000).

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

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.