2001 Dodge RAM

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

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.

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 #04V185000April 12, 200444,588 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

  On certain van and wagon vehicles equipped with 4-WHEEL antilock brake systems (ABS), aftermarket batteries may leak electrolyte onto the ABS control module connector, which Can compromise sealing integrity of the connector.

  This may allow development of a short circuit in the connector, which could eventually lead to a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the ABS control module connector for electrolyte damage and replace the connector as necessary. The recall will begin on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

• NHTSA recall #02V042000February 7, 2002268,740 vehicles affected

  electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

  On certain pickup trucks, the alternator wire connection to the power distribution center (pdc) Can loosen.

  This could cause a vehicle fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the installation of the alternator wire connection to the pdc and if necessary, reposition the wire so that the crimp connection will face upward and tighten the fastener to the correct torque setting. Owner notification began may 20, 2002. 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.

• NHTSA recall #01V289000September 10, 2001151 vehicles affected

  tires

  Vehicle description: certain 2500 wagons were equipped with incorrect load range tires.

  This could cause a tire to blow out if the vehicle is operated at the maximum gross vehicle weight. .

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the load range 'd' tires with correct load range 'e' tires. Owner notification began september 24, 2001. 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.

• NHTSA recall #01V253000August 2, 200198,000 vehicles affected

  electrical system: wiring

  Vehicle description: vans and wagons not equipped with power front seats. In the presence of road salt, water, and possibly other debris, the power seat connector located beneath the driver's seat could develop a high resistive short circuit that cycles the circuit breaker.

  If the circuit breaker cycles for an extended period of time, heat could build up in the connector, possibly resulting in a fire.

  Remedy

  Owners will receive instructions for removing the circuit breaker from the fuse panel. If an owner desires, their dealer Can perform the repair. Owner notification began august 27, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

• NHTSA recall #01V184000June 5, 2001212 vehicles affected

  wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

  Vehicle description: vans. A substitute wheel lug nut tightening process may not have been sufficient to assure proper torque of the lug nuts.

  Improper wheel lug nut torque could allow a wheel to loosen and cause a crash without warning.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the wheel lug nuts for proper torque and correct if necessary. Owner notification began june 4, 2001. All owners have been contacted.

• NHTSA recall #01V153000May 8, 2001216,100 vehicles affected

  air bags

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #01V008000January 5, 20012,400 vehicles affected

  suspension: rear

  Vehicle description: quad cab pickup trucks equipped with a camper package and overload springs. The rear axle spacer plate could lead to deformation of the upper spring plate during assembly of the axle to the vehicle resulting a soft joint.

  The soft joint could cause the rear axle u-bolts to lose clamp load, resulting in displacement of the rear axle and a loss of vehicle control. This could increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will remove the spacer plates and the spring plates will be replaced. Owner notification began february 5, 2001. 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.

• NHTSA recall #00V366000November 9, 20001,211,756 vehicles affected

  child seat

  Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.

  In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

  Remedy

  Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

• NHTSA recall #00V307000October 12, 2000480 vehicles affected

  suspension: front: control arm: upper arm

  Vehicle description: quad cab pickup trucks. The upper control arms attached with cadmium coated nuts Can cause the bolts to stretch due to the application of a higher than specified clamp load. Breakage of the upper control arm fasteners could cause the axle to rotate forward under braking conditions.

  This rotation could twist the steering linkage and possibly separate the brake lines, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the upper control arm bolts and nuts.

Other model years

• 1989 28
• 1991 51
• 1992 58
• 1993 54
• 1994 469
• 1995 611
• 1996 625
• 1997 398
• 1998 483
• 1999 366
• 2000 147
• 2001
• 2002 116
• 2003 53
• 2004 58
• 2005 40
• 2006 25
• 2008 25
• 2010 27