2001 Dodge Ram structure problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2001 Dodge Ram — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Multiple cracks in the dash have occurred, forming sharp edges and points that are hazardous in case of hard stops or accidents. The manufacturer refuses to acknowledge danger, stating this is a cosmetic issue, but the sharp, hard plastic is indeed a safety hazard. A mandatory recall and…”
filed Nov 16, 2011
“The dashboard is cracked all over and is falling apart completely. I feel there needs to be a recall and this needs to be replaced because this is a safety hazard!!! Dodge has not fixed this issue and I will not buy another vehicle from this maker again until it is fixed. *tr”
filed Nov 6, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 Ram | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 Ram | 8 | 15% |
| 2002 Ram | 15 | 13% |
| 2000 Ram | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 Ram | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 Ram | 18 | 4% |
| 1997 Ram | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 Ram | 24 | 4% |
| 1995 Ram | 26 | 4% |
| 1994 Ram | 17 | 4% |
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.