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2001 Dodge RAM VAN recalls and problems

1 recall and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Dodge RAM VAN.

1
recalls
33
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
5
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 VAN recalls

Power train: automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shift

NHTSA campaign 07V555000 · reported December 4, 2007 · CHRYSLER LLC · 576,418 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain van and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperative. This can allow the shifter to be moved out of the "park" position with the ignition key removed (or in the "lock" position). This can also allow the ignition key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the "park" position.
The risk
Either of these conditions could allow the vehicle to roll away causing a crash without warning.
The fix
Dealers will replace the gearshift blocker and bracket assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during january 2008. Owners may contact chrysler 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.

Nov 5, 2018 · Service brakes · 124,683 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM VAN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE WAS DETECTED COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT UNPLUGGED THE BATTERY AND THE NOISE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ANTI-BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE…

Dec 25, 2016 · Unknown or other

TAKATA RECALL

Nov 17, 2016 · Unknown or other

2001 DODGE RAM VAN 1500 HAS MAJOR FRAME ROT ON PASSENGER SIDE FRONT FRAME GOING TO BUMPER. TO REPAIR IT WOULD BE COSTLY AND WE CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE AND A MECHANIC TOLD ME IF IT BREAKS WE WILL LOSE STEERING CONTROL. I HAVE SEEN THE SAME ON OTHER RAM VANS ALSO. WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL OR FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM…

Jan 22, 2016 · Service brakes · 100,000 miles

I HAVE FOUND MULTIPLE RECALLS ON THE SAME MAKE, MODEL, YEAR THAT ADDRESS ISSUES ALL AFFECTING MY VEHICLE YET THEY DO NOT SHOW ON A VIN SEARCH OF OPEN RECALLS. MOST OF THESE RECALLS AFFECT BRAKES BOTH IN INCREASED LONGEVITY IN STOPPING AND LEAKING AT THE REAR AXLE, HEADLIGHTS IN TERMS OF FEDERAL STANDARDS ON…

Mar 3, 2014 · Steering · 130,150 miles

DIFFICULT TO GET THE GEARSHIFT OUT OF PARK. A RECALL HAS BEEN DONE ON THE IGNITION/PARKSHIFT INTERLOCK FOR AN ISSUE "THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE.". THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT THE PART THAT HAS FAILED IS NOT THE SAME AS THE PART THAT WAS REPLACED UNDER THE RECALL AND…

RAM VAN model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 02945
2001 13315
2002 11412
2003 01612

Across all years, the 2001 RAM VAN has the most complaints (33). All Dodge RAM VAN years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Dodge RAM VAN have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Dodge RAM VAN, the most recent reported on December 4, 2007 (Power train: automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shift). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge RAM VAN?
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (5 complaints), followed by power train (4).
How many 2001 Dodge RAM VAN complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 33 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 5, 2018.