2001 DODGE RAM 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

168

Owner Complaints

15 Crashes 4 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 DODGE RAM 3500

The 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 has received a total of 168 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structure (23 complaints), Steering (11 complaints), and Fuel System Diesel (8 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 DODGE RAM 3500

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 DODGE RAM 3500, potentially affecting up to 216,100 vehicles.

Recall 01V153000 — AIR BAGS

| 216,100 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000...

Consequence: WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE...

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 DODGE RAM 3500

168 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Structure
Complaints: 23
Steering
Complaints: 11 1 Crash
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 8 2 Crashes
Air Bags
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 6
Structurebody
Complaints: 6
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 5
Suspension
Complaints: 5
Tires
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 4
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 3
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 14 Injuries
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11337416 | STEERING | | 30,000 miles
AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH AND AS SEMI TRUCKS PASS ME THIS ROADTREK 190 VERILITE DODGE RAM 3500 UNCONTROLABLY MOVE A FOOT TO 2 FEET TOWARD THE CENTER LINE OF THE ROAD WHICH I FEAR COULD CAUSE A HEAD ON COLLISION. I HAVE TRIED VARIOUS TIRE PRESSURES TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM WITHOUT SUCCESS. I BASICALLY LOOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 30,000 MILES AND EXCELLENT TREAD ON TIRES.
#11325699 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 76,000 miles
THE DASHBOARD HAS CRUMPLED UP AND CAVE IN THE PLASTIC HAS DETERIORATED ALSO RUST HAS DEVELOPED UNDER THE DOORS AN UNDERBODY
#11109759 | POWER TRAIN | | 155,000 miles
MY TRUCK WAS IN PARK BUT STILL RUNNING. I GOT OUT TO SHUT THE GATE AND THE TRUCK STARTED TO ACCELERATE BACKWARDS, ROLLING THROUGH MY GATE, KNOCKING DOWN PART OF A NEIGHBOR'S FENCE, OVER TWO CEMENT PARKING STOPS AND INTO A TREE. WHEN I GOT TO THE TRUCK, IT WAS STILL RUNNING AND STILL IN PARK.
#11048142 | AIR BAGS | | 300,000 miles
MY DASHBOARD IS FALLING APART. THERE ARE PIECES OF PLASTIC EVERYWHERE INCLUDING RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE AIRBAG, WHICH WOULD QUITE LITERALLY TURN INTO FLYING DEATH PARTICLES IF THE AIRBAG EVER WENT OFF, COMPLETELY DEFEATING THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRBAG. THIS REALLY SHOULD BE A RECALL ISUE AS IT HAS QUITE A BIG IMPACT ON SAFETY OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM WITH BRITTLE PLASTIC SHARDS FLYING EVERYWHERE. THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN ALL AT ONCE, IT'S HAPPENED OVER THE YEARS, AND I EVEN KEEP A DASH COVER ON IT SINCE THE DAY I GOT IT. THE PLASTIC IS JUST SIMPLY POOR QUALITY, IT'S NOT FROM SUN FADING, OR ANYTHING ELSE.
#11048142 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 300,000 miles
MY DASHBOARD IS FALLING APART. THERE ARE PIECES OF PLASTIC EVERYWHERE INCLUDING RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE AIRBAG, WHICH WOULD QUITE LITERALLY TURN INTO FLYING DEATH PARTICLES IF THE AIRBAG EVER WENT OFF, COMPLETELY DEFEATING THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRBAG. THIS REALLY SHOULD BE A RECALL ISUE AS IT HAS QUITE A BIG IMPACT ON SAFETY OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM WITH BRITTLE PLASTIC SHARDS FLYING EVERYWHERE. THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN ALL AT ONCE, IT'S HAPPENED OVER THE YEARS, AND I EVEN KEEP A DASH COVER ON IT SINCE THE DAY I GOT IT. THE PLASTIC IS JUST SIMPLY POOR QUALITY, IT'S NOT FROM SUN FADING, OR ANYTHING ELSE.

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Safety Rating for the 2001 DODGE RAM 3500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 DODGE RAM 3500

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

9002828 — EQUIPMENT

Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253099AA. Note: Insulator color is not relevant for service

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 DODGE RAM 3500

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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