2001 Dodge RAM 3500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Dodge RAM 3500 recalls

Most common 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 problems

Problem areas named in the 130 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

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

What owners report

2020-07-04, Steering
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.

2020-05-24, Unknown Or Other
THE DASHBOARD HAS CRUMPLED UP AND CAVE IN THE PLASTIC HAS DETERIORATED ALSO RUST HAS DEVELOPED UNDER THE DOORS AN UNDERBODY

2018-07-05, Power Train
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.

2017-11-23, Air Bags
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.

2017-01-26, Structure
PLASTIC DASH IS CRACKING AND LOOSE SHARP PIECES HAVE BEEN COMING OFF INTO THE CABIN

2001 Dodge RAM 3500 questions

Does the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500: Air Bags. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500?

Based on 130 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (31), Steering (20), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (18).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.