2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
118 complaints6 involved a crash9 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
Cracking dash board on drivers sides
- Service brakes
This truck IS used to haul a camper and a car trailer for my show cars. Today I started truck to hookup to car trailer for the fourth time time this year. this truck IS not driven in the winters yet while backing up to the trailer I pressed on the brake pedal to have the brake pedal go to the…
This truck IS used to haul a camper and a car trailer for my show cars. Today I started truck to hookup to car trailer for the fourth time time this year. this truck IS not driven in the winters yet while backing up to the trailer I pressed on the brake pedal to have the brake pedal go to the floor. I found that the line going to the rear IS rusted near the fuel tank and sprays brake fluid onto the fuel tank. also a line for the front brakes coming down from the ABS unit failed at the same time. I have brake fluid spraying everywhere. this caused a complete brake system failure. it appears the oem coated all other under vehicle components yet left the brake lines raw steel. I write this as a search to web to find this IS occurring over and over again. something needs to be done as if this happen to me after hit the road with 9,000 lbs of trailer behind me with no brakes either myself or someone else on the road could have been killed.
- Air bags · Electrical system · Structure
Bought a 2001 dodge quad cab sport 4X4 in 2003. The dash had a small crack on the drivers side at time of purchase. The crack spread rapidly to all areas of the dashboard. I used protectants, adhesives and dashboard shades and a dash pad to prevent further spread to no avail. during one evening…
Bought a 2001 dodge quad cab sport 4X4 in 2003. The dash had a small crack on the drivers side at time of purchase. The crack spread rapidly to all areas of the dashboard. I used protectants, adhesives and dashboard shades and a dash pad to prevent further spread to no avail. during one evening trip,i hit a bump in the road and the entire dash caved in causing the instrument cluster to lose lighting. I had to collect all the extremely sharp shards of plastic out of the dashboard recess to look for the problem. It was during this incident that a extremely sharp piece of plastic cut deep into my right hand. I should have gotten stitches, but used gauze and wrap until healed. what would have happened if the airbag was deployed with loose plastic parts flying all over the place? Survive the crash and then die from massive lacerations from broken dash pieces? I contacted multiple local dodge dealers and was told that they knew and corporate knew of the problem, but they would not replace it because dodge corporate would not authorize or pay for the obvious manufacturing defect. I probably will never buy a dodge again. Dodge knew this was a big problem, but did and still does not care. Almost every dodge I've seen within the 2000-2003 years has this blaring problem. Some have replaced the dash with aftermarket parts or just try to cover it up with dash pads or mats. does the nhtsa care? Has this massive issue even looked into? *tr
- Electrical system · Equipment adaptive/mobility · Structure
In traffic going down the road at 65 mph, the dashboard caved in. Loose pieces everywhere. I didn't know if this had affected the electronics or not at the time. I just had to pull over and cut through three lanes of traffic. Luckily so far, just some minor electrical problems here and there. I am…
In traffic going down the road at 65 mph, the dashboard caved in. Loose pieces everywhere. I didn't know if this had affected the electronics or not at the time. I just had to pull over and cut through three lanes of traffic. Luckily so far, just some minor electrical problems here and there. I am scared this will affect the airbag system later on. Dodge says there IS no recall on this. Very unfortunate, last dodge I will ever own. *tr
- Structure
Driving on public streets his a small pot hole, the dashboard broke and the bezel fell off causing a driving hazard. *tr
- Service brakes · Steering
I was making a right hand turn in a parking lot, going about 5-10mph, while I was turning, the brake pedal started pulsating very hard - drove forward in the parking lot - made a left hand turn started going forward and went to step on brake pedal and it would not move - pedal was rock hard and…
I was making a right hand turn in a parking lot, going about 5-10mph, while I was turning, the brake pedal started pulsating very hard - drove forward in the parking lot - made a left hand turn started going forward and went to step on brake pedal and it would not move - pedal was rock hard and would not stop truck. After finally coasting to a stop I put truck in reverse - backed up in vacant part of the parking lot so I could put truck in drive and then swing wide into a parking stall and coast to a stop - however when I went to swing the truck I had absolutely no steering at all -front wheels would not turn. Had to have towed. *tr
- Structure
Dash board has multiple cracks and has sunken in. *tr
- Structure
After several years of dash cracking, the dash cap finally gave up after hitting small bump on the road. several pieces hit passengers face. nothing serious happened but enough to conclude that it posses a safety thread and dash board should be replaced by dodge. *tr
- Structure
Went out to use my truck this afternoon, and noticed my dashboard had two large cracks completely through the plastic, the cracks go from the windshield and wrap all the around to the glove box. Each crack IS on either end of the glove box... *tr
- Structure
Dashboard crackin I know other 01 rams doing the same thing this IS safety concern as could prematurely deploy airbags...dodge needs to recalls this issue. *tr
- Parking brake · Service brakes, hydraulic
The emergency brake has broke loose from the dash assembly and since there IS no recall yet for the dash, it has not been repaired. *tr
- Structure
The dashboard in our 2001 dodge RAM truck has a huge crack in it. it has been there for several years. there has been nothing done thus far to repair this. *tr
- Structure
My 2001 dodge RAM quad cab 1500 4X4 has entire dashboard cracking up and falling into the instrument area under the dash. This IS exposing the light sensors, air bag controls and other safety features to harmful sun exposure. I see that several thousand costumers have had this same problem and neither the company or the government are doing anything to correct the problem. *tr
- Structure
The dash in my 2001 dodge RAM 2500 diesel has cracked in many places. I always have used a windshield visor. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
2001 dodge RAM 2500 4 wd the strap that supports the rear of the gas tank snap. The rear of the gas tank was hanging down. Both straps had to be replace and the sraps were rusted real bad. *tr
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Structure
I have a 2001 dodge RAM 1500 ext cab that I bought new from the dealership. At 42,000mi the dash had a crack in the center. I took it back to the dealership but they said it was out of warranty and to use something with uv protection. At 101,000mi the front speakers went out. Now my dash IS missing…
I have a 2001 dodge RAM 1500 ext cab that I bought new from the dealership. At 42,000mi the dash had a crack in the center. I took it back to the dealership but they said it was out of warranty and to use something with uv protection. At 101,000mi the front speakers went out. Now my dash IS missing big pieces. I was driving down the road last month and hit a bump in the road. A piece of dash flew up and hit my wife in the forehead. She will no longer let the grandchildren ride in my truck. She IS afraid the air bag will go off or a piece of dash will hit them in the eye. now the front lights have blinked on and off 2 or 3 times on separate occasion. I've called dodge and they sent me to a service center. They agreed to replace the dash, instrument cover and glove box all which have cracked. But now I have to pay 580.00$. My tax dollars bailed them out and now I have to pay for their defected parts? This IS a danger to drivers. *Tr
- Structure
The dash on my 2001 dodge IS falling apart leaving sharp jagged edges that my children could be cut by. So far dodge IS not doing anything about it to my knowledge, even though this IS a wide spread problem. Please look into this. *tr
- Wheels
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge RAM quad cab. While driving approximately 45 mph the drivers side wheel studs broke off causing the rim and tire to come off. The failure caused damage to the fender, door and the bed of the truck. a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a local…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge RAM quad cab. While driving approximately 45 mph the drivers side wheel studs broke off causing the rim and tire to come off. The failure caused damage to the fender, door and the bed of the truck. a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic replaced the rotors, tie rod ends, a caliper, track bar and wheel studs on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a body shop for the fender,the cab corner and the truck bed to be repaired. the failure happened again on december 13, 2010. the passenger side wheel studs broke off again causing damage to the rotors, tie rod end, track bar and wheel studs. The vehicle was towed back to the same mechanic who replaced the rotors, tie rod end, track bar, wheel studs and aligned the vehicle. The contact had not contacted the manufacturer. the vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 132,000.
- Structure
Entire dash IS falling to pieces. Cracks everywhere. Only 50K miles. *Tr
- Structure
Dashboard on 2001 dodge RAM cracked and falling apart. *Tr
- Structure
2001 dodge RAM was involved in a 20 mph accident. The dash which already had several cracks broke into dozens of sharp fragments which were flown around the driver and passenger. Dodge dealer admitted this IS a common problem but the factory has refused to accept fault or issue a recall. *Tr
- Structure
2001 dodge RAM 1500 noticed several cracks in the dashboard in 2008 brought it to the dealer, ultimately they could replace but I would have to pay for it. Chrysler corp. Agreed with dealer.now there are more I put caulk on them to keep the dash from eventually from falling in creating all kind of havoc I have read some of the horror stories in result of this defect of the dashboard. *Tr
- Structure
The dashboard on my 2001 dodge RAM 1500 started developing cracks about 12 months ago. The cracks began on the passenger side around the air bag and continue to extend in several areas towards the drivers side. The dashboard appears to be extremely brittle and areas are beginning to sag inward.…
The dashboard on my 2001 dodge RAM 1500 started developing cracks about 12 months ago. The cracks began on the passenger side around the air bag and continue to extend in several areas towards the drivers side. The dashboard appears to be extremely brittle and areas are beginning to sag inward. Components encased within the dash were not designed for constant exposure to sunlight that will result from continued failure of the dashboard. This creates a concern as to the potential exposure of electrical and air bag deployment components and the possibility of the air bag deployment being compromised as a result of the dash deterioration or the possibility of electrical malfunctions resulting from wiring insulation becoming brittle due to sun exposure. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
2001 dodge RAM 4X4 drivers side rear brake line rusted through creating a leak when trying to stop in driveway at home. had bushes in front of parking spot blocked by railroad ties as a landscape divider. the truck ran into and partial through railroad ties into bushes to stop the truck. no repair made yet on truck. *Tr
- Structure
Purchased a new 2001 dodge RAM quad cab. dash and bezel started cracking after purchase and has now completely busted up. having to have replaced at the cost of $1500 for new dash, bezel, and labor. *Tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 2000-2001 dodge RAM pickup hood latch
The agency opened this investigation based on 30 complaints alleging that the hoods on model year (my) 2000 and 2001 dodge RAM pickup trucks flew up and blocked the driver's vision.these vehicles have a primary hood latch and a secondary (backup) hood latch.the secondary latch IS designed to secure the hood if the…
The agency opened this investigation based on 30 complaints alleging that the hoods on model year (my) 2000 and 2001 dodge RAM pickup trucks flew up and blocked the driver's vision.these vehicles have a primary hood latch and a secondary (backup) hood latch.the secondary latch IS designed to secure the hood if the primary hood latch IS not properly closed or otherwise malfunctions.in these complaints, the secondary hood latch malfunctioned, apparently due to corrosion, and did not latch.dodge conducted recall 01v-040 in 1999 to address similar problems on model year 1994-1997 dodge RAM pickup trucks.the information chrysler provided in response to odi's information request letter indicated that the my 2000 and 2001 vehicles were equipped with secondary hood latches with stainless steel return springs, as opposed to the earlier recalled trucks that had zinc coated carbon steel return springs.the recalled components were susceptible to corrosion-induced failure due to the type of material used, whereas the corrosion failures in the newer models appear to be due to lubrication loss over time (regular application of grease IS advised per instructions in the owners' manual). Odi's review of chrysler's warranty, complaint, and injury data for the 2000 and 2001 vehicles indicates that the rates for subject vehicles are low and are declining.a potential defect trend has not been identified.this investigation IS closed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10229256KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
- 10223854Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2. Fill the T-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent. 3. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the oil pan flange.~ 4. The four piece gasket will need to be assembled to make a complete oil pan gasket. 5. Lay the oil pan gasket(s) onto the oil pan flange.~ 6. Ensure the oil pan gasket segment joints are properly aligned. 7. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the top of the oil pan gasket.~ 8. Install the oil pan. Starting from the center and working outward, tighten the oil pan bolts to 28 Nm [21 ft. lbs.].
- 10221686KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
- 10220995Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.
- 10220101Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10191455Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only.
- 10175743Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10175735Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
- 10169249Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 1013900968069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the valve cover gasket is not the root cause to your concern. In addition, make sure that the wiring attaching nuts are torqued to their proper value.~
- 1012900882212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~
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