2001 Dodge Ram Pickup problems & reliability
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Dodge Ram Pickup. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (5 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 45% |
| Power Train | 3 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 10% |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% |
| Steering | 1 | 5% |
| Unknown OR Other | 1 | 5% |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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. Google the problem, everyone has it. Dodge should issue a recall to address…”
Service Brakes · filed Jun 19, 2012
“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. My concern is there are multiple sharp and pointed pieces of plastic that could cause a serious if not fatal injury in a crash…”
Structure · filed May 5, 2012
“The dashboard on my truck is cracked in two or three places. Don't remember when it happen but have heard a lot of other trucks or having the same problem. I knew the warranty had ran out so I didn't figure anyone would do anything to fix it.”
Unknown OR Other · filed Aug 23, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- 2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP HOOD LATCH
Preliminary Evaluation PE08047 · opened Jul 25, 2008 · closed Dec 17, 2008
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT ELECTRICAL FIRES
Preliminary Evaluation PE01034 · opened Sep 20, 2001 · closed Feb 19, 2002 · led to recall 02V042000
Technical service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Dodge Ram Pickup.
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator…
9002849 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 2014
Seat belt cinch bar service for various models including 2004 models. *tt
0801003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 25, 2003
Diesel fuel transfer pump diagnosis. *tt
1400203 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 11, 2003
Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt
0801001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 25, 2001
This bulletin reinforces a requirement to cease the current practice of using supplemental oil additive treatments in all daimlerchrysler engines. *tt
0900301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 4, 2001
This bulletin reinforces a requirement to cease the current practice of using supplemental oil additive treatments in all diamler chrysler engines. *tt
0900301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 4, 2001
This bulletin states that all factory installed equipment, such as a sunroof, meet the upper interior head protection requirements of fmvss 201. *tt
2300301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 2, 2001
Subject regarding safety systems - vehicle modifications / repair. *tt
0803800 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 8, 2000
Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt
082700 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 29, 2000
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2001 Dodge Ram Pickup in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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