At speeds above 55 MPH and as semi trucks pass me this roadtrek 190 verilite dodge ram 3500 uncontrolably move a foot to 2 feet toward the center line of the road which I fear could cause a head on collision. I have tried various tire pressures to remedy the problem without success. I basically loose control of the steering. The vehicle has only 30,000 miles and excellent tread on tires.
The worst 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Body31
- Steering17
- Suspension14
- Transmission14
- Brakes13
- Fuel system12
- Airbags11
- Tires9
- Electrical6
- Engine6
- Acceleration4
- Lights3
- Wheels3
- Seat belts2
- Driver assistance1
- Seats1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500
Recalls 1
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th VIN position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th VIN position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. Important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. In addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
- Risk
- When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V153000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500
Defect investigations
2000-2001 dodge ram pickup hood latch
The agency opened this investigation based on 30 complaints alleging that the hoods on model year (my) 2000 and 2001 dodge ram pickup trucks flew up and blocked the driver's vision.these vehicles have a primary hood latch and a secondary (backup) hood latch.the secondary latch is designed to secure the hood if the primary hood latch is not properly closed or otherwise malfunctions.in these complaints, the secondary hood latch malfunctioned, apparently due to corrosion, and did not latch.dodge conducted recall 01v‑040 in 1999 to address similar problems on model year 1994-1997 dodge ram pickup trucks.the information chrysler provided in response to odi's information request letter indicated that the my 2000 and 2001 vehicles were equipped with secondary hood latches with stainless steel return springs, as opposed to the earlier recalled trucks that had zinc coated carbon steel return springs.the recalled components were susceptible to corrosion-induced failure due to the type of material used, whereas the corrosion failures in the newer models appear to be due to lubrication loss over time (regular application of grease is advised per instructions in the owners' manual). Odi's review of chrysler's warranty, complaint, and injury data for the 2000 and 2001 vehicles indicates that the rates for subject vehicles are low and are declining.a potential defect trend has not been identified.this investigation is closed.
PE08047
Tire valve
PE02049
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty
- This SKU is a Clock Spring
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts
- Use of Aftermarket Parts
- Connecting to the DRB III Emulator for Cummins Engines
- Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY
- Service
What 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The dashboard has crumpled up and cave in the plastic has deteriorated also rust has developed under the doors an underbody
My truck was in park but still running. I got out to shut the gate and the truck started to accelerate backwards, rolling through my gate, knocking down part of a neighbor's fence, over two cement parking stops and into a tree. When I got to the truck, it was still running and still in park.
My dashboard is falling apart. There are pieces of plastic everywhere including right in front of the airbag, which would quite literally turn into flying death particles if the airbag ever went off, completely defeating the purpose of the airbag. This really should be a recall isue as it has quite a big impact on safety of the airbag system with brittle plastic shards flying everywhere. This didn't happen all at once, it's happened over the years, and I even keep a dash cover on it since the day I got it. The plastic is just simply poor quality, it's not from sun fading, or anything else.
Plastic dash is cracking and loose sharp pieces have been coming off into the cabin
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 3500 equipped with bf goodrich mud terrain t/a km2 (na) tires, size: lt255/85r16. While driving approximately 55 MPH, an abnormal noise was heard near the rear driver side of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle swayed from side to side; however, the contact was able to avoid a crash. The contact pulled over and discovered that the rear driver side tire was blown. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was confirmed that the tread separated from the rear driver side tire and needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 300,000 and the tire failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN and dot number were unavailable.
The dash on this truck has cracked and fallen in, exposing the wiring inside the dash to the sun. The wiring insulation is not rated for exposure to direct sunlight (uv exposure) and is decomposing, putting the truck at risk of a fire initiating inside the cab at highway speeds, due to exposed wiring shorting to ground. Dodge refuses to remedy it, despite numerous attempts to resolve the issue with them. It is my understanding that this is a widespread issue, yet the nhtsb has not forced chrysler/fiat into a recall, claiming that it isn't a safety issue. Do you need to see death before you act?
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 3500. While driving approximately 40 to 45 MPH over a bump in the road, the vehicle shook violently. The failure recurred. The mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle had the "death wobble". The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 03/09/16*lj
I try to replace the heater core on my 2001 dodge ram 3500 .and when the mechanic start to remove the dash board this start to falling in parts .so he try to put those parts back until he explain me what happen .I try to find an aftermarket dash and people on the store let me know .they believe it's a open recall for this failure dash on all models on ram .so I call to northwest dodge on houston texas and they said the recall was several years ago ..for that reason they can't fixed .after a research on the internet I find this place to file a complaint.because for me it's dangerous have a dashboard cracked with a sharp pieces .my dash cover falls in around 20 pcs .and the base of the whole dash in several cracked pieces ..and can't replace my heater core ..until I have the dashboard.
Driving 55mph, bfg cmm ta tire separation at tread belt edge. Still have tire.
Compare the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500
Other model years
1991199219931994199519961997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012
Questions about the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500
Is the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 130 complaints about the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500, fewer than a typical RAM 3500 model year.
What is the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 year score?
The 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 scores 78 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Dodge RAM 3500: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500?
Body and structure, with 31 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles. Next is steering (17).
How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
What year does the Dodge RAM 3500 have the most body problems?
The Dodge RAM 3500 model years with the most body complaints are 2003 (53 complaints), 2001 (31 complaints) and 1999 (18 complaints).
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2001 Dodge RAM 3500?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history