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Dodge RAM 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

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

318Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
9Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
77Complaints 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.

Steering57 complaints

57 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags46 complaints

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

Suspension45 complaints

45 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 00V307000, 01V008000.

Brakes35 complaints

35 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V185000.

Engine32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System21 complaints

21 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 01V253000, 02V042000.

Vehicle Speed Control15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires13 complaints

13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V289000.

Visibility13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V184000.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V366000.

Trailer Hitches and Towing2 complaints

2 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.

00V307000Reported October 12, 2000 - 480 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on October 12, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 480 vehicles across all affected models.

00V366000Reported November 9, 2000 - 1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 1,211,756 vehicles across all affected models.

01V008000Reported January 5, 2001 - 2,400 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on January 5, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 2,400 vehicles across all affected models.

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.

01V184000Reported June 5, 2001 - 212 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on June 5, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 212 vehicles across all affected models.

01V253000Reported August 2, 2001 - 98,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 2, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 98,000 vehicles across all affected models.

01V289000Reported September 10, 2001 - 151 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on September 10, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 151 vehicles across all affected models.

02V042000Reported February 7, 2002 - 268,740 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 7, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 268,740 vehicles across all affected models.

04V185000Reported April 12, 2004 - 44,588 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 44,588 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

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

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.

200021
200185
2002108
200333
200429
200514
20062
20077
20086
20094
20117
20121
20231
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.