2001 DODGE RAM 1500 Electrical Systemignition Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 2001 DODGE RAM 1500
2 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, SHE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE ENTIRE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO PARK BUT THE SHIFTER WAS STUCK IN THE DRIVE GEAR. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE SHIFTER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE ENGAGING. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHENEVER SHE WOULD DRIVE OVER AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. IN ADDITION, OFTEN WHEN THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN RECALL AND THE FAILURES DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL THE RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT RELATED TO THE FAILURE THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE...
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THIS VEHICLE SHUT DOWN THE IGNITION AT 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY.SEVERAL TIMES. IT WOULD RESTART AFTER A WAITING PEROID OF 10 -15 MINUTES.TOOK TO DEALER INITALLY AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WRONG. I TOLD THEM THE IGNITION SHUT DOWN I THOUGHT DUE TO ASD TIMING FAILURE SENSED. BUT NO ACTION TAKEN BY DEALER . I WAS PAYING AS WARRANTY EXPIRED. DID IT AGAIN IN 3 WEEKS. TOOK TO DEALER AND HE CHANGED CRANK PROX SWITCH ALTHOUGH THE TRUCK WAS DRIVEN TO DEALER. FOR A VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN FROM A COMPUTER "GLITCH" AT SPEED WHEN THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG MECHANICALLY WITH IT IS STRANGE LOGIC AND DANGEROUS. DAN JOHNSON. *AK
Other 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas
Structure
483 complaints
Unknown Or Other
113 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
59 complaints
Electrical System
56 complaints
Structurebody
46 complaints
Air Bags
45 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
38 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Tires
28 complaints
Steering
26 complaints
Suspension
23 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Power Train
16 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
15 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
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Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
14 complaints
Suspensionfront
13 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
12 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
11 complaints
Exterior Lighting
11 complaints
Equipment
10 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
10 complaints
Service Brakes
9 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Steeringcolumn
6 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
6 complaints
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
5 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
5 complaints
Structureframe And Members
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
4 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
4 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
3 complaints
Structurebodyhood
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
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Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
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Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
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Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfronthub
2 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanical
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf
1 complaint
Tiresbead
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint