Complaints
417
Crashes
66
Fires
11
Injuries
28
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Dodge Ram Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#129 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:32,000 mi
Crash-related:27
#227 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:47,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#317 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:78,864 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Dodge Ram.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 29 | 27 | — | 32,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 27 | 2 | — | 47,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 17 | 1 | — | 78,864 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 17 | — | — | 83,800 mi | |
| Airbags | 16 | 10 | — | 46,877 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 16 | 5 | — | 34,755 mi | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 15 | 2 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 14 | — | — | 51,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 11 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 10 | 2 | — | 51,792 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | — | 116,000 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 8 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | 2 | 38,500 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 5 | 1 | — | 29,000 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | — | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
29
complaints
Crashes
27
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,000
Automatic Transmission
27
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,000
Steering Defects
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,864
Suspension Failures
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,800
Airbags
16
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,877
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
16
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,755
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
Structural Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,792
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,000
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,000
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
38,500
Electrical System:Wiring
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,000
Manual Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Dodge Ram — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Dodge Ram reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2001 Dodge Ram has 417 NHTSA complaints, 66 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 29 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Dodge Ram?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (29 complaints, avg 32,000 mi); Automatic Transmission (27 complaints, avg 47,000 mi); Steering Defects (17 complaints, avg 78,864 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Dodge Ram?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 53,573 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Dodge Ram?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Dodge Ram include 66 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 28 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Dodge Ram have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Dodge Ram as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 Dodge Ram?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (air bags:frontal) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Ram reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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