2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab: problems, recalls and reliability

0 recalls and 118 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (49% of complaints).

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recalls

118

owner complaints

fire reports

58,500

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: structure (49%)

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Common problems

Computed from 118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)49% · 51 complaints

Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)12% · 12 complaints

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)7% · 7 complaints

Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)5% · 5 complaints

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)4% · 4 complaints

Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)4% · 4 complaints

“I was making a right hand turn in a parking lot, going about 5-10mph, while I was turning, the brake pedal started pulsating very hard - drove forward in the parking lot - made a left hand turn started going forward and went to step on brake pedal and it would not move - pedal was rock hard and would not stop truck. After finally coasting to a stop I put truck in reverse - backed up in vacant part of the parking lot so I could put truck in drive and then swing wide into a parking stall and coast to a stop - however when I went to swing the truck I had absolutely no steering at all -front wheels would not turn. Had to have towed. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jun 2012

“Went out to use my truck this afternoon, and noticed my dashboard had two large cracks completely through the plastic, the cracks go from the windshield and wrap all the around to the glove box. Each crack is on either end of the glove box... *tr”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2012

“After several years of dash cracking, the dash cap finally gave up after hitting small bump on the road. Several pieces hit passengers face. Nothing serious happened but enough to conclude that it posses a safety thread and dash board should be replaced by dodge. *tr”Owner report · Structure · May 2012

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“Dashboard crackin I know other 01 rams doing the same thing this is safety concern as could prematurely deploy airbags...dodge needs to recalls this issue. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2011

“2001 dodge ram 2500 4 wd the strap that supports the rear of the gas tank snap. The rear of the gas tank was hanging down. Both straps had to be replace and the sraps were rusted real bad. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2010

“2001 dodge ram 4x4 drivers side rear brake line rusted through creating a leak when trying to stop in driveway at home. Had bushes in front of parking spot blocked by railroad ties as a landscape divider. The truck ran into and partial through railroad ties into bushes to stop the truck. No repair made yet on truck. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2010

“2001 dodge ram was involved in a 20 mph accident. The dash which already had several cracks broke into dozens of sharp fragments which were flown around the driver and passenger. Dodge dealer admitted this is a common problem but the factory has refused to accept fault or issue a recall. *tr”Owner report · Structure · May 2010

“In traffic going down the road at 65 mph, the dashboard caved in. Loose pieces everywhere. I didn't know if this had affected the electronics or not at the time. I just had to pull over and cut through three lanes of traffic. Luckily so far, just some minor electrical problems here and there. I am scared this will affect the airbag system later on. Dodge says there is no recall on this. Very unfortunate, last dodge I will ever own. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2010

“Purchased a new 2001 dodge ram quad cab. Dash and bezel started cracking after purchase and has now completely busted up. Having to have replaced at the cost of $1500 for new dash, bezel, and labor. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2010

“The hood unexpectedly flew open and smashed the windshield of my 2001 dodge ram 1500 truck! The front end of the truck is now destroyed and I have come to find out that this truck has already been recalled for this exact same issue from 1994-1999. Obviously it was not fixed after 1999 because I have located 9 other people besides myself who own 2001 models and who have had the exact same problem. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2010

When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 9 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

How other years compare

2001 (this page)118 complaints · 0 recalls 2002206 complaints · 0 recalls 2003122 complaints · 0 recalls

Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Ram Quad Cab years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab reliable?

NHTSA has 118 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab. The most complained-about area is structure (49% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 58,500 miles or less.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.