Does the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500, the most recent reported on May 8, 2001 (Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (31 complaints), followed by steering (17).

How many 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 complaints mention a crash or fire?

12 of 130 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 19 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 Dodge RAM 3500 recalls and problems

1 recall and 130 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500.

recalls

130

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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 3500 recalls

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.

Structure31
Steering17
Power train14
Suspension14
Service brakes, hydraulic12
Air bags11
Tires9
Fuel system, diesel8
Electrical system6
Engine and engine cooling5

What owners report

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

Jul 4, 2020 · Steering · 30,000 miles
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…

May 24, 2020 · Unknown or other · 76,000 miles
THE DASHBOARD HAS CRUMPLED UP AND CAVE IN THE PLASTIC HAS DETERIORATED ALSO RUST HAS DEVELOPED UNDER THE DOORS AN UNDERBODY

Jul 5, 2018 · Power train · 155,000 miles
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.

Nov 23, 2017 · Air bags · 300,000 miles
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…

Jan 26, 2017 · Structure · 90,000 miles
PLASTIC DASH IS CRACKING AND LOOSE SHARP PIECES HAVE BEEN COMING OFF INTO THE CABIN

RAM 3500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	1	58	4	5
2001	1	130	12	3
2002	0	44	2	0
2003	6	286	9	1
2004	4	214	42	4

Across all years, the 2012 RAM 3500 has the most complaints (366). All Dodge RAM 3500 years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500, the most recent reported on May 8, 2001 (Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500?: Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (31 complaints), followed by steering (17).
How many 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 12 of 130 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 19 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 4, 2020.