- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2001 for the air bags.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Ram 3500 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 Dodge Ram 3500 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Dodge Ram 3500: every year compared
All Ram 3500 years2001 Dodge Ram 3500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2001 Ford F-250 | 0 | 9 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Ford F-350 | 0 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 0 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 0 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 | 0 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 | 0 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2001 Dodge Ram | 1,430 | 14 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Dodge Dakota | 678 | 14 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500
Does the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500: air bags (May 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Dodge Ram 3500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge Ram 3500 years have the most complaints?
2003 (286), 2006 (258), 2004 (214). See every Dodge Ram 3500 year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data