2001 Dodge Ram power train problems
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Dodge Ram — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift) and immediately called the dealer. A technician stated that he would have to pay a diagnostic fee prior to the repair…”
filed Mar 13, 2009
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on the highway, the vehicle hesitated and lost power without warning. It was maneuvered off the road and towed to the dealer, who determined the transmission needed to be replaced. Also, while driving various speeds, the driver seat moved. The dealer…”
filed Dec 7, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Catalytic converter warranty coverage customer reminder letter. *tt
0601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006Transmission shifter linkage rattle present at the driver side floor pan area when the engine is idling. *tt
2100103 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2003
Power Train problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 7 | 26% |
| 2008 Ram | 4 | 16% |
| 2005 Ram | 11 | 28% |
| 2004 Ram | 8 | 14% |
| 2003 Ram | 6 | 11% |
| 2002 Ram | 17 | 15% |
| 2000 Ram | 21 | 14% |
| 1999 Ram | 53 | 14% |
| 1998 Ram | 80 | 17% |
| 1997 Ram | 71 | 18% |
| 1996 Ram | 135 | 22% |
| 1995 Ram | 91 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Dodge Ram
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.