2001 Dodge Ram suspension problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Dodge Ram — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On my way to work, as usual, on a "slightly" bumpy part of the highway my steering wheel and front end started vibrating so violently that I almost lost control. I could barely hold the steering wheel; and could not steer at all; all I could do was start braking and come to a stop. I got out and…”
filed Oct 13, 2011
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 65mph the front end of the suspension in the vehicle dropped down. This in turn caused the contact to loose control of the vehicle. It slid into a guard rail, there was no warnings prior to the crash. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop and…”
filed Mar 1, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: QUAD CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A CAMPER PACKAGE AND OVERLOAD…Campaign 01V008000 · Jan 5, 2001
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: QUAD CAB PICKUP TRUCKSCampaign 00V307000 · Oct 12, 2000
Suspension problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 Ram | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 Ram | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 Ram | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Ram | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 Ram | 16 | 14% |
| 2000 Ram | 20 | 14% |
| 1999 Ram | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 Ram | 31 | 6% |
| 1997 Ram | 24 | 6% |
| 1996 Ram | 49 | 8% |
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.