Complaints
561
Crashes
23
Fires
18
Injuries
21
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Dodge 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1145 complaints
Structural Problems
Avg mileage:101,709 mi
Fires:2
#239 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:79,234 mi
Crash-related:1
#329 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:95,245 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Dodge 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 145 | — | 2 | 101,709 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 39 | 1 | — | 79,234 mi | |
| Body Structure | 29 | 1 | — | 95,245 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 16 | — | — | 60,089 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 13 | — | — | 127,247 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 12 | — | — | 67,720 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 12 | — | — | 76,500 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | — | — | 119,150 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 1 | 120,218 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 9 | — | 6 | — | |
| Brakes | 9 | 3 | — | 142,127 mi | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 9 | 1 | — | 38,733 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 8 | — | 6 | 67,500 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | 1 | — | 103,604 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 8 | — | — | 65,226 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 6 | — | 74,333 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | — | — | 147,984 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 136,250 mi | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 6 | — | — | 33,806 mi | |
| Wheels:Rim | 6 | — | — | 91,333 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 5 | — | — | 70,697 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 5 | — | — | 85,944 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 5 | — | — | 35,067 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 5 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 4 | — | — | — |
Structural Problems
145
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
101,709
Steering Defects
39
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,234
Body Structure
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,245
Automatic Transmission
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,089
Suspension Failures
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,247
Diesel Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,720
Suspension:Front
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,500
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,150
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
120,218
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
142,127
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,733
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
67,500
Hydraulic Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,604
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,226
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,333
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
147,984
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
136,250
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,806
Wheels:Rim
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,333
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,697
Latches / Locks
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,944
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,067
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,000
Instrument Cluster
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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