2001 DODGE RAM 3500 Unknown Or Other Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Unknown Or Other Issues in the 2001 DODGE RAM 3500
5 unknown or other 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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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Unknown Or Other Complaints
THE DASHBOARD HAS CRUMPLED UP AND CAVE IN THE PLASTIC HAS DETERIORATED ALSO RUST HAS DEVELOPED UNDER THE DOORS AN UNDERBODY
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.
THE DASH ON THIS TRUCK HAS CRACKED AND FALLEN IN, EXPOSING THE WIRING INSIDE THE DASH TO THE SUN. THE WIRING INSULATION IS NOT RATED FOR EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT (UV EXPOSURE) AND IS DECOMPOSING, PUTTING THE TRUCK AT RISK OF A FIRE INITIATING INSIDE THE CAB AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, DUE TO EXPOSED WIRING SHORTING TO GROUND. DODGE REFUSES TO REMEDY IT, DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE WITH THEM. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE, YET THE NHTSB HAS NOT FORCED CHRYSLER/FIAT INTO A RECALL, CLAIMING THAT IT ISN'T A SAFETY ISSUE. DO YOU NEED TO SEE DEATH BEFORE YOU ACT?
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAS COMPLETELY CRACKED. DODGE WILL NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. DODGE IS ALSO UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 88,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
THE SPARE TIRE JUST DROPPED/COMPLETELY DISENGAGED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CABLE BROKE. *AK THE CABLE IS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH ON THIS MODEL. BECAUSE THIS IS A HEAVY DUTY TRUCK THE TIRES ARE 10 PLY AND THE WHEELS HEAVIER THAN ON A NORMAL 1/2 OR 3/4 TON PICKUP. *BF *NM
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
Suspension
5 complaints
Tires
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