2001 DODGE RAM Power Train Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 2001 DODGE RAM
4 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 DODGE RAM. 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
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
MY TRANSMISSION CONSISITENTLY ACTED UP FROM ABOUT 15,000 MILE TO THE PRESENT. AT 38,000 MILES AFTER NUMEROUS TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP THE TRANNY FINALLY STOPPED COMPLETELY. NOW 11 MONTHS AND 20,000 MILES LATER IT IS GOING OUT AGAIN AND CHRYLSLER SAYS THEY WILL ONLY PAY FOR PART OF IT THIS TIME LEAVING ME WITH ABOUT 2,800 IN REPAIRS.
THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. WENT TO MY MECHANIC AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ELECTRONIC TESTING INDICATED TWO PROBLEMS: (1) TUNE UP WAS NEEDED; (2) SENSORS IN TRANSMISSION INDICATED PROBLEM. WHEN I BOUGHT THE TRUCK AT ANDERSON DODGE IN BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN, I WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE 7-YEAR/70,000 MILE WARRANTY ON THE POWER TRAIN. I FOUND THIS OUT ONLY AFTER CONTACTING THE CHRYSLER (DODGE) WEB SITE THAT I HAD THE 7/70,000 WARRANTY. THIS WAS TO LATE AS I HAD ALREADY TAKEN THE TRUCK TO MULTISTATE TRANSMISSION IN WATERFORD, MICHIGAN (ON M-59)((HURON STREET)). THE DEALERSHIP ONLY INFORMED ME THAT I HAD A 3 YEAR/36 MONTH OR 36,000 MILE WARRANTY (BUMPER TO BUMPER) WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE, WHICHEVER CAME FIRST. MUCH TO MY SURPRISE, WHEN TRYING TO CONTACT CHRYSLER (DODGE) ON THE COMPUTER, DID I FIND OUT THAT I ACTUALLY HAD THE 7/70000 WARRANTY. IT WAS TO LATE...
MY BOYFRIEND BOUGHT A 2001 DODGE RAM IN NOVEMBER OF LAST YEAR. AFTER HAVING THE TRUCK ONLY FOUR MONTHS THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE COMPLETLY REPLACED. TWO DAYS AGO WE NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE SHOCKS. HE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD HIM ALL OF THE SHOCKS NEED REPLACING, AS WELL AS OTHER THINGS SUCH AS THE AXEL AND WHAT NOT. THIS IS ONLY SEVEN MONTHS AFTER BUYING THE THING. THE PEOPLE AT THE DEALERSHIP ARE RUDE AND VERY UNHELPFUL. THEY HONESTLY COULD CARE LESS ABOUT THE INCONVENIENCE THEY HAVE CAUSED US.
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS STARTED IN SEPT. OF 2002 - UPSHIFT AND DOWNSHIFT W/O REASON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON - O/D LIGHT COMES ON, TRANS DOWNSHIFTS AND STAYS THERE - CAN'T TAKE IT OFF UNLESS YOU PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD AND ACTUALLY SHUT OFF IGNITION AND RECYCLE IT. COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF TRANS IN LATE DEC. 2002 / JAN. 2003. END OF JAN. 2003 - MORE OF THE SAME. JUL 2003, BOTH FRONT UNIVERSALS WENT OUT WHILE VACATIONING IN CANADA. DEALER MOST ACCOMODATING IN SMITHS FALLS, ONTARIO - BUT STILL COST $300.00 PLUS. TRANS. PROBLEMS AGAIN (NOV. 2003) DEALER HAS IT FOR 3 DAYS SO FAR AND HAVE NO ANSWERS....WHAT TO DO???
Other 2001 DODGE RAM Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
29 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
27 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Air Bags
16 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
16 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
15 complaints
Structure
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
11 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
11 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
11 complaints
Suspensionfront
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
8 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
5 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
5 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Wheelsrim
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Trailer Hitches
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentotherlabels
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionrearsprings
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint