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Dodge RAM 1500 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,109Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
142Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Structure547 complaints

547 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other113 complaints

113 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train101 complaints

101 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags85 complaints

85 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V153000.

Suspension83 complaints

83 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System82 complaints

82 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes62 complaints

62 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine56 complaints

56 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering53 complaints

53 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires33 complaints

33 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V504000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

01V153000Reported May 8, 2001 - 216,100 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 216,100 vehicles across all affected models.

03V504000Reported December 10, 2003 - 214 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on December 10, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 214 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE00025Opened July 6, 2000 - Closed December 27, 2000

REAR SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE DISENGAGEMENT. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08047Opened July 25, 2008 - Closed December 17, 2008

2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP HOOD LATCH. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08047Opened July 25, 2008 - Closed December 17, 2008

2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP HOOD LATCH. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20004
200142
200255
200359
200477
200566
200659
2007165
2008124
2009104
201099
201164
201240
201326
201434
201523
201617
201712
201817
20195
20202
20217
20223
20232
20241
20251
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.