2001 Dodge RAM 3500 recalls and problems

The 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 has 1 safety recall and 130 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Dodge dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

130

Crashes / fires

12 / 3

Injuries / deaths

19 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Dodge RAM 3500 recalls

Recall 01V-153: Air Bags

Reported May 8, 2001 · 216,100 vehicles affected · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2001 Dodge RAM 3500 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Structure	31
Steering	20
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	18
Suspension	14
Power Train	14
Air Bags	11
Tires	9
Fuel System, Diesel	8
Electrical System	7
Engine and Engine Cooling	6
Unknown or Other	5
Vehicle Speed Control	4

Most reported parts

Suspension › Front — 6
Structure › Body — 6
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 6
Tires › Sidewall — 4
Air Bags › Frontal — 4
Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion) — 3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 3
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 3

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 85,905 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · at 30,000 miles · reported Jul 4, 2020

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.

Unknown or Other · at 76,000 miles · reported May 24, 2020

The dashboard has crumpled up and cave in the plastic has deteriorated also rust has developed under the doors an underbody

Power Train · at 155,000 miles · reported Jul 5, 2018

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.

Air Bags · at 300,000 miles · reported Nov 23, 2017

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.

Tires · at 300,000 miles · reported Sep 2, 2015

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…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500: 01V-153 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500?

Owners report structure problems most often (31 reports), followed by steering (20). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 85,905 miles.

Are Dodge recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Dodge dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.