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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 1,112 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500.

2
recalls
1,112
owner complaints
65
complaints mentioning a crash
35
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 Dodge RAM 1500 recalls

Tires

NHTSA campaign 03V504000 · reported December 10, 2003 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 214 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain 4x4 pickup trucks equipped with the snow plow preparation package, the tires supplied on some vehicles may have gross axle weight ratings that slightly exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
The fix
Dealers will provide replacement p245/75r16 tires to meet the load carrying capacity specified on the vehicle certification label and accommodate the addition of a commercially available snow plow and hardware. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

Air bags

NHTSA campaign 01V153000 · reported May 8, 2001 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 216,100 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 13, 2026 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 259,021 miles · crash reported

The contact owned a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while exiting a parking lot and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal floored, causing the contact to roll to a stop on the side of the road. The ABS and Brake Warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to drive at 2 MPH to their…

Nov 21, 2025 · Electrical system · fire reported

While driving and operating the heater, unbeknowst to me leaves/pine needles had come in through the fresh air cowl vent and built up on the heater blower resistor resulting in a fire. This design in dangerous as the default for the air intake is open and allows debris to enter and drop directly into the fan and…

Mar 28, 2024 · Air bags · fire reported

Passenger side airbag exploded while sitting in my yard.

Jun 14, 2023 · Electrical system

The headlights no matter what bulbs I buy are extremely dim making it unsafe to drive at night. Now truck will not start for some unknown reason. It tries to turn over but will not crank. The mileage flashes NO BUS. I was literally only getting at best 8 miles per gallon.

Jan 8, 2023 · Unknown or other

2001 Dodge Ram Dashboard is an extreme safety hazard due to the cracking. I have owned this vehicle for 12 years and it's been garaged kept for 8 years. The dash started with a crack and then a hole was created when hitting a bump. Then I had a mechanic work on the heater, and the dash basically disintegrated when…

RAM 1500 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 2513378
2001 21,1126535
2002 38155514
2003 11,1717612
2004 51,0998429

Across all years, the 2005 RAM 1500 has the most complaints (1,173). All Dodge RAM 1500 years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500, the most recent reported on December 10, 2003 (Tires). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500?
Owners have filed 1,112 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (548 complaints), followed by unknown or other (113).
How many 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
65 of 1,112 complaints report a crash and 35 a fire; 80 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 13, 2026.