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2001 Dodge RAM VAN
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 33
- Received Jan 2002 to Nov 2018
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly5 complaints · 15% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Vehicle catches fire from wiring4 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Heater blows cold air, defroster fails4 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #07V555000On certain van and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperative. This can allow the shifter to be moved out of the "park" position with the ignition key removed (or in the "lock" position). This can also allow the ignition key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the "park" position.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 1 crash, 5 fires, 0 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 3 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
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Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 33 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 5 | 15% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 4 | 12% | – | |
| Heater blows cold air, defroster fails | 4 | 12% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #07V555000December 4, 2007576,418 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
On certain Van and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperative. This Can allow the shifter to be moved out of the "park" position with the ignition key removed (or in the "lock" position). This Can also allow the ignition key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the "park" position.
Either of these conditions could allow the vehicle to roll away causing a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the gearshift blocker and bracket assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during january 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2001 Dodge RAM VAN.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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