2001 DODGE RAM WAGON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 DODGE RAM WAGON
The 2001 DODGE RAM WAGON has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 DODGE RAM WAGON
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 DODGE RAM WAGON. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 DODGE RAM WAGON
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 DODGE RAM WAGON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PURCHASED A FEW WEEKS AGO FROM A DEALER. THE STEERING BECAME NOTICEABLY 'OFF' AND SPORADIC WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO A FEW SHOPS AND SAYS THE GRAM IS CRACKED IN THE FRONT AND THE WHEEL IS SEPARATING FROM THE CAR.
THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT END STRUCTURAL FRAME RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH SUCH THAT THE WELDED ON TIE ROD CONNECTION BRACKET FELL AWAY FROM THE FRAME. SIMILAR RUST CONDITION ON DRIVER'S SIDE BUT NOT AT RISK OF SAME YIELDING. HOWEVER, THIS FRAME FAILURE OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE TWO 1/4" PLATE C-FORMED MEMBERS WELDED TOGETHER SHOULD NOT CORRODE THROUGH LIKE THIS AFTER ONLY 10 YEARS. VEHICLE OPERATED IN MICHIGAN WINTERS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR, I'M SURE. EVEN SO, MY WIFE WAS ONLY GOING 20 MPH WHEN THE FRAME BROKE. COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE. DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSE WAS BASICALLY "SO WHAT" AS THEY SIMPLY POINTED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY EXPIRING. *TR
THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT END STRUCTURAL FRAME RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH SUCH THAT THE WELDED ON TIE ROD CONNECTION BRACKET FELL AWAY FROM THE FRAME. SIMILAR RUST CONDITION ON DRIVER'S SIDE BUT NOT AT RISK OF SAME YIELDING. HOWEVER, THIS FRAME FAILURE OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE TWO 1/4" PLATE C-FORMED MEMBERS WELDED TOGETHER SHOULD NOT CORRODE THROUGH LIKE THIS AFTER ONLY 10 YEARS. VEHICLE OPERATED IN MICHIGAN WINTERS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR, I'M SURE. EVEN SO, MY WIFE WAS ONLY GOING 20 MPH WHEN THE FRAME BROKE. COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE. DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSE WAS BASICALLY "SO WHAT" AS THEY SIMPLY POINTED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY EXPIRING. *TR
I HAVE A 2001 DODGE PASSENGER VAN THE IGNITION IS SCREWING UP. I TURN THE KEY AND SOMETIMES MY RADIO,POWER WINDOWS,BLINKERS WIPERS DON'T COME ON I CAN JIGGLE THE KEY AND EVERYTHING COMES ON. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT HAD THIS REPLACED AT NO CHARGE I WAS WONDERING IS THIS A RECALL ITEM. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2001 DODGE RAM WAGON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 DODGE RAM WAGON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 DODGE RAM WAGON
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 DODGE RAM WAGON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1900201A — STEERING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR STEERING SENSITIVITY. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 DODGE RAM WAGON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM WAGON
- 1996 DODGE RAM WAGON — 8 complaints
- 1997 DODGE RAM WAGON — 0 complaints
- 1998 DODGE RAM WAGON — 13 complaints
- 1999 DODGE RAM WAGON — 4 complaints
- 2000 DODGE RAM WAGON — 7 complaints
- 2001 DODGE RAM WAGON (current)
- 2002 DODGE RAM WAGON — 3 complaints
- 2003 DODGE RAM WAGON — 0 complaints
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