2001 DODGE RAM 3500 Suspension Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2001 DODGE RAM 3500
5 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Suspension Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 03/09/16*LJ *CN
MY HUSBAND NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING, TOOK TO DEALER FOR SERVICE, TOLD ME IT NEEDED TRACK BAR AND PISTON, I QUESTIONED THE COST HE THEN TOLD ME ONLY NEEDED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, WENT TO REPAIR FACILITY RECOMMENDED BY DEALER, SPECIALIST WOULDN'T DO WORK BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER THEY REFUSED TO WORK ON THE VEHICLE. TOOK TRUCK TO ANOTHER DODGE DEALER, BALL JOINTS WERE SO BAD THEY WERE DANGEROUS, TRACK BAR, INNER TIE ROD, AND THE HUB BEARINGS CRUMBLED WHEN THEY WERE REMOVED. THIS VEHICLE HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, THAT IS ONLY COVERING THE BALL JOINTS. THE VEHICLE IS A 2001 DODGE 3500 4X4 DUALLY, THAT HAS NEVER BEEN OFF PAVED ROADS IT IS NOT ABUSED AND ONLY HAS 49000 MILES ON IT AND CHRYSLER WILL NOT HELP I FEEL THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MANUFACTURING QUALITY. *JB
AFTER DRIVING OVER A COMMON HIGHWAY PROTUBERANCE, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHOOK UNTIL THE VEHICLE COULD BE BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS HAPPEN ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS DUE TO UNEVEN FRONT TIRE PRESSURE. THE THIRD TIME, THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM, BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS A RANDOM OCCERANCE THAT CAN NOT BE EASILY DUPLICATED. *AK
NAR 03/17/2003 IN REFERENCE TO A PRODUCT EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE BY CORRECT TRACK INC (REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM) CORPORATION. *CB *JB
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VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER ROAD, IN BOTH DIRECTIONS, DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. TO DEALER WHO ALIGNED VEHICLE MECHANIC STATED THAT DODGE HAD A STEERING BOX PROBLEM. CONSUMER ALMOST ROLLED VEHICLE DUE TO THIS. *AK
Other 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 Problem Areas
Structure
23 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
8 complaints
Air Bags
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Structurebody
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Tiressidewall
4 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
2 complaints
Trailer Hitches
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint