2001 Dodge Ram 2500 air bags problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 steering-wheel cruise-control buttons are completely inoperative. The horn still works. I performed…”
filed Aug 25, 2026
“I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. In 2003, I noticed parts of the dash, starting to break apart. In 2004, I had a major head on collision, and the airbag, did NOT deploy. The damage was extensive, with bent frame. The damage was $17,000 in 2004. I was told by the Chrysler Dealership, that did the…”
filed Apr 2, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKSCampaign 01V153000 · May 8, 2001
Air Bags problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 11 | 4% |
| 2011 Ram 2500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Ram 2500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | 16 | 7% |
| 2008 Ram 2500 | 30 | 9% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 46 | 13% |
| 2006 Ram 2500 | 76 | 11% |
| 2005 Ram 2500 | 76 | 18% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 90 | 15% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 138 | 21% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 Ram 2500 | 10 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.