2001 Dodge 3500 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Dodge 3500.

20002002
Complaints
168
Crashes
15
Fires
4
Injuries
21
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2001 Dodge 3500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#123 complaints

Structural Problems

Avg mileage:110,409 mi
#211 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:68,768 mi
Crash-related:1
#38 complaints

Diesel Fuel System

Avg mileage:65,934 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Dodge 3500.

Structural Problems
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
110,409
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
68,768
Diesel Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
65,934
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
174,333
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,699
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
90,429
Suspension:Front
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,850
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,525
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
45,367
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
149,675
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Trailer Hitches
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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