Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Dodge Ram 2500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 469 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E024000 REPLACEMENT AIR INTAKE SYSTEMS/DEBRIS CAN ENTER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V153000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CLOCKSPRING MATERIAL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 181 complaints
- Steering 69 complaints
- Suspension 39 complaints
- Unknown or Other 33 complaints
- Power Train 28 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 26 complaints
Of the 469 complaints on file, 20 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 469 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 has a moderate amount of complaints, primarily related to structure, steering, and suspension, with only two recall campaigns. The recall details and complaint counts suggest average reliability, though data is somewhat limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | common |
| steering | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| suspension | Unknown | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
| power train | Unknown | $800–$3,000 | occasional |
| engine and cooling | Unknown | $600–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission service
- Suspension checks
- Steering alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual steering noise
- Uneven tire wear
- Excessive vibration
- Braking issues
- Engine overheating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.