There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab, but owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Structure | 56 | |
| Suspension | 14 | |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | |
| Steering | 8 | |
| Power Train | 8 | |
| Air Bags | 6 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Suspension › Front — 5
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
- Air Bags › Frontal — 3
- Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint — 3
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 2
- Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit — 2
- Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint — 2
- Steering › Column — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 58,000 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 Quad Cab complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 124,000 miles · reported Jun 13, 2015
This truck is used to haul a camper and a car trailer for my show cars. Today I started truck to hookup to car trailer for the fourth time time this year. This truck is not driven in the winters yet while backing up to the trailer I pressed on the brake pedal to have the brake pedal go to the floor. I found that the line going to the rear is rusted near the fuel tank and sprays brake fluid onto the fuel tank. Also a line for the front brakes coming down from the ABS unit failed at the same time. I have brake fluid spraying everywhere. This caused a complete brake system failure. It appears the…
Air Bags · at 75,000 miles · reported Jul 3, 2014
Bought a 2001 dodge quad cab sport 4x4 in 2003. The dash had a small crack on the drivers side at time of purchase. The crack spread rapidly to all areas of the dashboard. I used protectants, adhesives and dashboard shades and a dash pad to prevent further spread to no avail. During one evening trip,I hit a bump in the road and the entire dash caved in causing the instrument cluster to lose lighting. I had to collect all the extremely sharp shards of plastic out of the dashboard recess to look for the problem. It was during this incident that a extremely sharp piece of plastic cut deep into my…
Electrical System · at 86,000 miles · reported May 21, 2014
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.
Steering · at 200,000 miles · reported Jul 17, 2012
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…
Structure · reported Jun 18, 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.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab?
Owners report structure problems most often (56 reports), followed by suspension (14). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 58,000 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.