2001 Dodge Ram 3500 structure problems

31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 — 24% of all complaints for this model year.

Structure complaints

24%

share of all complaints

100,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The dash on this truck has cracked and fallen in, exposing the wiring inside the dash to the sun. The wiring insulation is not rated for exposure to direct sunlight (uv exposure) and is decomposing, putting the truck at risk of a fire initiating inside the cab at highway speeds, due to exposed…”
filed Aug 21, 2015
“I try to replace the heater core on my 2001 dodge ram 3500 .and when the mechanic start to remove the dash board this start to falling in parts .so he try to put those parts back until he explain me what happen .I try to find an aftermarket dash and people on the store let me know .they believe…”
filed Dec 28, 2014

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019