2001 Dodge RAM 2500 body problems

181 complaints (39% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 92,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 181
of this car's complaints: 39%
typical mileage: 92,000
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Body
29
Body: hood: hinge and attachments
3
Frame and members: underbody shields
2
Frame and members
1
Body: hood
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge RAM 2500 body problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 28, 2022 · Body · MO

The dashboard in this truck has been crumbling to pieces. It is to the point now the gauge cluster and passenger air bag are barely in place. This is a common occurrence on all of these dodge rams and it is definitely a safety hazard

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Body · 121,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked to the point that it fractured into pieces. The contact was concerned that the failure could affect other components. The contact did not know if the dashboard was uv coated. Lithia chrysler jeep dodge of great falls (4025 10th ave s, great falls, mt 59405, (406) 205-3430) was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2017 · Body · 110,000 miles · TX

Dash cracked 7 years ago and has been falling apart steadily since then. Shards of dash pose a safety issue in the event of a wreck. Known problem with dodge trucks of this year range.

Filed Jan 4, 2017 · Body · 110,000 miles · TX

Dash cracked 7 years ago and has been falling apart steadily since then. Shards of dash pose a safety issue in the event of a wreck. Known problem with dodge trucks of this year range.

Filed May 6, 2016 · Body · 105,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard was defective and exhibited fractures on the driver's side. The dashboard was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2015 · Body · 28,000 miles · OH

Broken dash parts are falling inside the dash and my headlights have developed an intermittent while driving at night they simply turn off for a brief period of time I recycle the switch and a few seconds they come back on at highway speeds this is a serious safety issue additionally the broken dash cap is distracting this creating an issue and distracted driving in ohio is illegal. I have researched this issue and amazed to find out it covers multiple years and there are hundreds of complaints o n line related to this issue. Additionally there are wires exposed to the occupants and I am not sure they are safe they can easily become work and shorted out thus creating a fire hazard/ please help by recalling this issue to dodge..

Filed Oct 2, 2015 · Body · TN

Dash started cracking in 2006 and parts are starting to fall in. Have never been in an accident.

Filed Sep 21, 2015 · Body · 30,000 miles · WI

Dashboard is cracking and braking apart peace s are coming off and hitting me in the face and eyes.

Filed Jun 12, 2015 · Body · 103,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard cracked and fractured in the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that the dashboard was not under warranty and the vehicle would have the same defective dashboard installed. The cracks were six to eight inches wide and started to appear on july 22, 2006. The manufacturer never attempted to repair the dashboard. The failure mileage was 103,000. Ma 09/25 updated 10/19/2017

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Body · 125,500 miles · GA

Around 2009 I started noticing cracks in dash. They continued to get bigger and begin breaking off in chunks. Now I wonder when dash will fall apart.

Questions about the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 body

Does the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 have body problems?

Owners have filed 181 complaints about the body of the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500, 39% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 92,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge RAM 2500 have the most body problems?

The Dodge RAM 2500 model years with the most body complaints are 2001 (181 complaints), 2003 (146 complaints) and 2000 (56 complaints).