2001 Dodge RAM Van 2500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2001 Dodge RAM Van 2500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (3 reports).

0Recalls
4Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2001 Dodge RAM Van 2500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Dodge RAM Van 2500.

Most common 2001 Dodge RAM Van 2500 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension3
Air Bags1
Steering1

What owners report

2014-12-23, Steering
FRONT STEERING COMPONENT RUSTED OFF THE FRAME. *TR
2004-04-12, Suspension
VAN STEERING IS UNSTABLE (WANDERS) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (>60 MPH) WHEN CHANGING LANES OR PASSING LARGE TRUCKS WITH WEIGHT (TWO ADULTS) IN REAR SEAT/BACK OF REAR AXLE. UNABLE TO FULLY UTILIZED VEHICLE BECAUSE OF WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS CAUSED BY IMPROPER REAR SUSPENSION. DID NOT BECOME AWARE OF TSB THAT WOULD HAVE CORRECTED PROBLEM UNTIL VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY IN FEB. 2004. NEVER NOTIFIED BY CHRYSLER OR BY DEALER SERVICE CENTER DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE VISITS.*AK
2003-07-09, Air Bags
CONSUMER INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40-45MPH AND NEITHER THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*AK
2003-03-18, Suspension
IN APRIL '02, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE 2500 VAN BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE IN THE FRONT WHEELS. THERE WAS ALSO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE HE FOUND THE WHEEL WAS COMING OFF BECAUSE THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DISINTEGRATED AND NO GREASE WAS THERE. SOME PARTS OF BRAKING SYSTEM WERE ALSO DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. AT OUR INSISTENCE, THE OTHER SIDE WAS CHECKED WHICH ALSO NEEDED NEW BEARINGS. THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE INSPECTED AND GREASED ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURES SCHEDULE IN AUG. '02. IN JAN. OF '03, A NOISE AND GRINDING WAS HEARD IN THE FRONT END. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ONCE AGAIN REPLACED TH

2001 Dodge RAM Van 2500 questions

Does the 2001 Dodge RAM Van 2500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Dodge RAM Van 2500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge RAM Van 2500?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (3), Air Bags (1), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Dodge RAM Van 2500 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.

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