Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Dodge Ram
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Dodge Ram has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 318 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V185000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/ABS MODULE CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V042000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/PDC WIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V289000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/TIRES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V253000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/POWER SEAT CONNECTOR CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V184000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/WHEEL LUG NUT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V153000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CLOCKSPRING MATERIAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V008000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SUSPENSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V366000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V307000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/UPPER CONTROL ARMS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 52 complaints
- Power Train 49 complaints
- Air Bags 45 complaints
- Suspension 41 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 27 complaints
Of the 318 complaints on file, 53 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 318 complaints, owners report 21 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Dodge RAM exhibits below-average reliability, with 318 complaints and 14 recall campaigns pointing to issues across various systems. Most complaints addressed steering, power train, and air bags. Recall data largely pertains to lighting and electrical issues. Given these factors, expect potential maintenance challenges.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| power train | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | common |
| air bags | Unknown | $300–$900 | occasional |
| suspension system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,400 | 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 fluid replacements
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacements
- Tire rotations and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Unusual engine noises
- Erratic transmission behavior
- Airbag warning light
- Uneven tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Dodge Ram at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.