2001 DODGE RAM 2500
2 recalls, 561 complaints - 35 TSBs
06E024000 Mar 15, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999,... Read more
Consequence
A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.
Remedy
K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.
01V153000 May 8, 2001
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
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 NORT... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 AUT... Read more
Complaint Statistics
561 total complaints
24 crashes 18 fires 20 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 145 |
| STEERING | 40 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 29 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 29 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 16 |
| SUSPENSION | 14 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 12 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 12 |
| AIR BAGS | 10 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 |
AIR BAGS
Aug 30, 2024
Incident date: Jul 2, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer w... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 2, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2024
I turned my vehicle on and it showed a Gearbox Fault Detected message. I was able to put the car in reverse and accelerate to 2 MPH while reversing. The car began to slow down even with my foot on the accelerator as if there was no power. I was fully reversed out of my parking spot and went to put t... Read more
STEERING
Apr 2, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2024
Steering will all of a sudden feel disconnected. Feels like truck is sliding, till I move the wheel, then it feels connected again. Very weird feeling. This only seems to happen on the highway at highway speed. Witch is the part that worries me. This happens at least once every time on on the highwa... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 2, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2024
Vehicle Error: Parking brake not applied/Vehicle may free roll. This issue appeared to be covered by the attached recall, but the service center indicated that it did not apply to my vehicle. Therefore, they charged me for the repair. I do not understand this as the recalled vehicle criteria seems... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
May 8, 2023
Incident date: May 4, 2023
While traveling with cruise set at 62mph and a truck was in the right turn lane the automatic collision went off and hard brake when nothing was in front of the truck this has happen also with out cruise control on pulling up to a stop light and being first person no other vehicle was on the road I... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 6, 2023
Incident date: Nov 19, 2021
While driving my vehicle into the garage, I placed the car into the P(park) gear and the car continued to roll. I had to hit the emergency break to stop the vehicle. The fuel line keeps cracking although it has been replaced multiple times causing gas to be leaking from the vehicle even after fil... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 28, 2022
Incident date: May 1, 2019
The dashboard in this truck has been crumbling to pieces. It is to the point now the gauge cluster and passenger air bag are barely in place. This is a common occurrence on all of these dodge rams and it is definitely a safety hazard
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 22, 2021
Incident date: Nov 22, 2001
when car is cold and just started to drive ,and brakes used ,the front brake does not apply and vehicle is slow to stop when abs is disabled all brakes operate normal. I have hit 3 cars because brake did not work. this is a euro brake system installed on vehicles with frt disc and rear drum dodge ... Read more
Crash
TIRES
Jul 21, 2020
Incident date: Jul 9, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH GOODYEAR TIRES, TIRE LINE: WRANGLER, TIRE SIZE: 265/75/16/E, DOT NUMBER: PJW8HB1V0420. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DRIVE IN STRAIGHT LINE AFTER THE TI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 4, 2019
Incident date: Dec 4, 2001
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOBBLED WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT A FAILURE COULD NOT BE FOUND. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE STEERI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 25, 2019
Incident date: Feb 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED TO THE POINT THAT IT FRACTURED INTO PIECES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD AFFECT OTHER COMPONENTS. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW IF THE DASHBOARD WAS UV COATED. LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE OF G... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 11, 2018
Incident date: Oct 11, 2018
PCM HAS BEEN REPLACE FOR THE 2ND TIME SINCE THE ORIGINAL ONE. THE DEALER HAS SENT OUT THE PCM FOR REPROGRAMMING. IT WAS RETURNED AND THE PCM DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. IF THEY CAN NOT FIND A USED ONE, THE TRUCK IS TOTALLY WORTHLESS. DODGE HAD STOPPED PRODUCING THE PCM. BECAUSE OF THIS DODGE IS ... Read more
WHEELS
May 14, 2018
Incident date: May 12, 2018
MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT THE RATE OF 45MPH-50MPH MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING, I WAS PASSENGER, AND MY 2 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN HIS CAR SEAT IN THE BACK. ALL THE SUDDEN WE HIT A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD, NO BIGGER THAN YOUR AVERAGE POT HOLES AND THE ENTIRE TRUCK BROKE OUT INTO AN ABRUPT... Read more
STEERING
May 14, 2018
Incident date: May 12, 2018
MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT THE RATE OF 45MPH-50MPH MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING, I WAS PASSENGER, AND MY 2 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN HIS CAR SEAT IN THE BACK. ALL THE SUDDEN WE HIT A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD, NO BIGGER THAN YOUR AVERAGE POT HOLES AND THE ENTIRE TRUCK BROKE OUT INTO AN ABRUPT... Read more
STEERING
Apr 28, 2018
Incident date: Apr 28, 2018
I INSTALLED CHRYSLER PARTS KIT 52122362AL, UPGRADED STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK TIE ROD, AND 68039930AA PITMAN ARM ON MY 2001,5 DODGE RAM 2500 4X4 TRUCK. IT EASILY REPLACED EXISTING PARTS NEEDING ONLY A DIFFERENT STEERING DAMPER TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL PARTS. I HAVE SINCE BEEN LEARNED THAT THE STEERI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 10, 2018
Incident date: Jun 15, 2014
WHILE DRIVING MY TRUCK AS I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE THE TRUCK SHUT DOWN. NO POWER TO THE ENGINE, LIGHTS ETC. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND FOUND MENTION OF A WIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN THAT AFTER A FEW YEARS OF TILTING THE STEERING WHEEL UP AND DOWN THE WIRE WILL BREAK... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 9, 2017
Incident date: Nov 5, 2017
THE BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS ON THE FRAME RAIL FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR HAD A BLOW OUT DIRECTLY BEHIND THE GAS TANK WHEN PRESSING THE BREAK PEDDLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN MY DRIVEWAY
TIRES
Jun 13, 2017
Incident date: Jun 13, 2017
LT 265/75 R16 HERCULES TERRA TRAC A/T DELAMINATING THE SAME AS THEIR OTHER TIRES INVOLVED IN AN EARLIER RECALL DOT CODE UTW8 HWC 2705 46505-1 R 30104
SUSPENSION
Jun 7, 2017
Incident date: Jun 6, 2017
WHEN EXITING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND COASTING AND HITTING A BUMP THE TRUCK SHOOK VIOLENTLY TO THE POINT OF ALMOST LOOSING CONTROL. AFTER SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET FOR A CAUSE IT APPEARS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH DODGE RAMS CALLED THE DEATH WOBBLE.. IT NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE AND HAVE A PROBLEM BELIEV... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 26, 2017
Incident date: May 5, 2017
REAR BRAKE LINE RUSTED AND BLEW OUT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE ALL STOPPING POWER. THE LINE BLEW OUT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR NEAR THE GAS TANK. LINE IS VERY CORRODED AND THIS IS A FAULTY MANUFACTURERS DEFECT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 25, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
DASH BREAKING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 18, 2017
Incident date: Mar 15, 2015
AS 2ND OWNER FOR PAST 12 YRS VEHICLE WAS LIKE NEW, ABOUT 3YRS AGO IT DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO GLOVE BOX DOOR AND SINCE HAS CRACKED IN 2 OTHER AREAS FROM WINDSHIELD TO FRONT! THIS VEHICLE SITS UNDER COVER OF AN RV SHELTER WITH MY RV 90% OF IT'S EXISTENCE! I JUST RECEN... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 23, 2017
Incident date: Oct 3, 2016
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT WANT TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND WITHOUT LEAVING OFF OF THE GAS. NOW IT DOESN'T GO INTO PARK JUST STAYS IN REVERSE. CALLED REPAIR SHOP AND THEY SAID IT HAPPENS A LOT TO DODGE TRUCKS. $3,000 TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 4, 2017
Incident date: Jan 8, 2009
DASH CRACKED 7 YEARS AGO AND HAS BEEN FALLING APART STEADILY SINCE THEN. SHARDS OF DASH POSE A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE EVENT OF A WRECK. KNOWN PROBLEM WITH DODGE TRUCKS OF THIS YEAR RANGE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 4, 2017
Incident date: Jan 8, 2009
DASH CRACKED 7 YEARS AGO AND HAS BEEN FALLING APART STEADILY SINCE THEN. SHARDS OF DASH POSE A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE EVENT OF A WRECK. KNOWN PROBLEM WITH DODGE TRUCKS OF THIS YEAR RANGE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 22, 2016
Incident date: Oct 10, 2016
THE WHOLE DASH HAS FALLEN IN AND PARTS GOING EVERYWHERE,KID GOT CUT,PARTS FALLING OUT BOTTOM,AWFUL,
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Jun 6, 2016
Incident date: May 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE VEHICLE FAILED AN INSPECTION DUE TO THE COMPREHENSIVE COMPONENT MONITOR, MISFIRE MONITOR, FUEL SYSTEM, AND THE MONITOR NOT BEING RECOGNIZED. THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SOFTWARE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 6, 2016
Incident date: May 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS DEFECTIVE AND EXHIBITED FRACTURES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DASHBOARD WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 1, 2015
Incident date: Aug 10, 2005
SHARP PLASTIC PIECES ARE BREAKING OFF FROM THE DASHBOARD AND TRIM AROUND INSTUMENT PANEL THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY, ESPECIALLY DURING ANY TYPE OF A COLLISION.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 20, 2015
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
BROKEN DASH PARTS ARE FALLING INSIDE THE DASH AND MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE DEVELOPED AN INTERMITTENT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THEY SIMPLY TURN OFF FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF TIME I RECYCLE THE SWITCH AND A FEW SECONDS THEY COME BACK ON AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE ADDITIONALLY THE BROKEN DASH... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 18, 2015
Incident date: Sep 6, 2003
MY GREATEST FEAR IS THAT BECAUSE THE DASHBOARDS OF THESE VEHICLES ARE SO FRAGILE, IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS DURING AN ACCIDENT THE FRAGMENTS WOULD BE DEADLY. MY DASH IS ALREADY CRACKED AND TINY SHARDS BLOW THROUGH THE VENTS WHEN THE BLOWER IS ON. IT'S DANGEROUS AND THE DASHBOARD ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING O... Read more
STEERING
Oct 12, 2015
Incident date: Oct 11, 2015
TRUCK IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND I PULL A HORSE TRAILER. VERY AFRAID OF WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF TOTAL STEERING CONTROL IS LOST WHILE TRAVELING WITH MY HORSES. IT WOBBLES AT SPEEDS AROUND 45 AND OVER AND FEELS LIKE IT WANTS TO JUMP OFF THE ROAD OR INTO ANOTHER LANE ON HIGHWAY. I REPLAC... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 2, 2015
Incident date: Sep 6, 2006
DASH STARTED CRACKING IN 2006 AND PARTS ARE STARTING TO FALL IN. HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 21, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2007
DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND BRAKING APART PEACE S ARE COMING OFF AND HITTING ME IN THE FACE AND EYES.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 21, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2007
DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND BRAKING APART PEACE S ARE COMING OFF AND HITTING ME IN THE FACE AND EYES.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 11, 2015
Incident date: Sep 11, 2015
DIESEL FUEL TANK STRAP BROKE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 5, 2015
Incident date: May 2, 2011
DASH CRACKED ALL OVER AND FELL APART WITH NO ACCIDENT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 3, 2015
Incident date: Jul 20, 2015
I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY ELECTRICAL WIRING IN MY PCM AND MY CIRCUIT BREAKER WHERE MY FUSES GO UNDER MY HOOD. IT MAKES REAL LOUD NOISES, IT CUTS OFF, TO WERE I HAVE TO LET IT COOL OFF AND THEN IT STARTS BACK UP, AND THEN IT WILL CUT OFF WHILE IN PARK. I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY PCM MODULE AND MY TRUCK ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 27, 2015
Incident date: Jul 10, 2015
I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN I RAN INTO SOME BUMPY ROADS AND I LOOKED AT MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IN THE DASH AND IT WAS GONE. THE WHOLE INNER DASH WAS BROKE LOOSE AND PLASTIC PARTS WERE FALLING ONTO THE FLOORBOARD. I'VE E-MAILED DODGE AND HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANYTHING BACK FROM THEM YET. THE ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 27, 2015
Incident date: Jul 10, 2015
I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN I RAN INTO SOME BUMPY ROADS AND I LOOKED AT MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IN THE DASH AND IT WAS GONE. THE WHOLE INNER DASH WAS BROKE LOOSE AND PLASTIC PARTS WERE FALLING ONTO THE FLOORBOARD. I'VE E-MAILED DODGE AND HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANYTHING BACK FROM THEM YET. THE ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 14, 2015
Incident date: Jun 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LIGHT AND THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER DISTRIBUTION OVERHEATED AND BURNED OUT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NO LONGER AV... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 14, 2015
Incident date: Jun 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LIGHT AND THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER DISTRIBUTION OVERHEATED AND BURNED OUT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NO LONGER AV... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 3, 2015
Incident date: Jul 2, 2007
WHILE DRIVING THE DASH CRACKED. TWO DAYS LATER ANOTHER CRACK AND PIECES FELL IN BEHIND THE DASH. TODAY THE PLASTIC DASH CONTINUE TO CRACK AND FALL APART. CHRYSLER CONTINUE TO SAY THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE, BUT THEY ARE THE INSTALLERS AND MANUFACTOR. 70 % OF THE DASH IS GONE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 12, 2015
Incident date: Jun 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD CRACKED AND FRACTURED IN THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE THE SAME DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD INSTALLED. THE CRACKS WERE SIX TO EIGHT INCHES WIDE AND ST... Read more
STEERING
Feb 11, 2015
Incident date: Feb 4, 2015
THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD. I WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE TRUCK, AND ALSO UNABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK, AS THE POWER STEERING PUMP ALSO SUPPLIES POWER TO ASSIST THE BRAKES. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 11, 2015
Incident date: Feb 4, 2015
THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD. I WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE TRUCK, AND ALSO UNABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK, AS THE POWER STEERING PUMP ALSO SUPPLIES POWER TO ASSIST THE BRAKES. *TR
STRUCTURE
Oct 3, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2009
AROUND 2009 I STARTED NOTICING CRACKS IN DASH. THEY CONTINUED TO GET BIGGER AND BEGIN BREAKING OFF IN CHUNKS. NOW I WONDER WHEN DASH WILL FALL APART. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 2, 2014
Incident date: Oct 2, 2014
BRAKES FAILED WHEN APPLIED. ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WITH VERY LITTLE BRAKING. AFTER HARD BRAKING APPLICATION THE TIRES LOCKED AND SLID ABOUT 5 INCHES IN DAMP BACKTOP AND HIT A CAR STOPPED AT A LIGHT. HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO BRAKE BUT NO OR VERY LITTLE BRAKING ACTION. LATER INSPECTION... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 2, 2014
Incident date: Oct 2, 2014
BRAKES FAILED WHEN APPLIED. ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WITH VERY LITTLE BRAKING. AFTER HARD BRAKING APPLICATION THE TIRES LOCKED AND SLID ABOUT 5 INCHES IN DAMP BACKTOP AND HIT A CAR STOPPED AT A LIGHT. HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO BRAKE BUT NO OR VERY LITTLE BRAKING ACTION. LATER INSPECTION... Read more
Crash
TIRES
Sep 13, 2014
Incident date: Sep 11, 2014
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM NORTH CAROLINA IN MY 2500 DODGE RAM ONE OF MY UNIROYAL TIRES SEPARATED DAMAGING THE REAR DRIVER SIDE FENDER. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WITH THE LIBERATOR LT26575R16E. THE FIST TIME WALMART REPLACED THE TIRE AND REPAIRED THE FENDER. THEIR SHOULD... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 DODGE RAM 2500
35 manufacturer communications from 22 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 8 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, 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 vehi
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, 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 vehi
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging 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 nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging 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 nece
DOR-X6W2U-06
Mar 23, 2020
140000 AIR BAGS
This SKU is a Clock Spring. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the internal spring. If the internal spring is not seated, the electrical circuit for the horn is disconnected and the horn will not fu
DOR-X6W2U-06
Mar 23, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This SKU is a Clock Spring. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the internal spring. If the internal spring is not seated, the electrical circuit for the horn is disconnected and the horn will not fu
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use 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.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use 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.
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
1807717
Aug 31, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Connecting to the DRB III Emulator for Cummins Engines
68332810A
Sep 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
68332810
Sep 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service - 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. C
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Part 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
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Part 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
9002828
Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253
9002828
Sep 3, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253
9002872
Mar 27, 2013
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch
9002872
Mar 27, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch
9002872
Mar 27, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
82212076, 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
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 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
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 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
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 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
14-005-12
Nov 29, 2012
092300 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Heavy Duty Filtration MOPAR Retrofit or Add On Parts Available
14-005-12
Nov 29, 2012
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Heavy Duty Filtration MOPAR Retrofit or Add On Parts Available
07
Jun 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EMISSIONS RECALL E07-CANISTER PURGE HOSES. THE CANISTER PURGE HOSES ON ABOUT 7,800 OF THE ABOVE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS OVER TIME AND RELEASE EVAPORATIVE HYDROCARBON (HC) WHICH COULD EXCEED FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. *SC
0200101
Jan 19, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SITUATION IN WHICH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SITS TOO HIGH TO ATTACH THEIR FIFTH WHEEL OR GOOSE NECK TRAILER TO THE TRAILER HITCH TURNABLE. *JB
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM 2500
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE04039
Opened: Apr 13, 2004 , Closed: Aug 26, 2004
FALSE PARK
THERE HAVE BEEN 50 COMPLAINTS TO ODI AND DAIMLERCHRYSLER ALLEGING INCIDENTS OF REVERSE POWERED ROLLAWAY IN SUBJECT VEHICLES THAT WERE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED.THE INCIDENTS ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE RESULTED IN 42 CRASHES AND 3 INJURIES. ACCORDING TO DAIMLERCHRYSLER,... Read more
PE00048
Opened: Dec 11, 2000 , Closed: Mar 7, 2001
LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL
ALLEGED THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN FRAY OR SEVER DURING NORMAL USE RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE NOT RETURNING TO IDLE OR AN INABILITY TO ACCELERATE.
PE99069
Opened: Nov 8, 1999 , Closed: Mar 27, 2000
OVERSENSITIVE STEERING
ODI has received 14 consumer complaints concerning steering control concerns.Complainants typically alleged that the steering is loose, oversensitive, or has excessive play.They further alleged that this phenomena contributes to the vehicle wondering back and forth and being difficult to maintain in... Read more
PE99026
Opened: Apr 16, 1999 , Closed: Aug 31, 1999
FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK ABSORBER
ALLEGE FAILURE OF THE COIL SPRING/SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET AT ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE FRAME MAY ALLOW COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, AND POTENTIALLY AFFECT STEERING OR BRAKING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
PE98002
Opened: Jan 14, 1998 , Closed: May 8, 1998
HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE96044
Opened: Jun 27, 1996 , Closed: Nov 29, 1996
ALLEGED FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
IN 1994, CHRYSLER INTRODUCTED A PLASTIC FUEL TANK, THAT WAS SHAPED DIFFERENTLY FROM THE METAL TANK IT REPLACED.DUE TO THE DIFFERENT SHAPE OF THE NEW TANK,GLAVAL HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH SCREWS, THAT IT INSTALLS, RUPTURING THE FUEL TANK.THIS PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED DURING EARLY PRODUCTION AND GLAVAL COR... Read more
PE94072
Opened: Oct 3, 1994 , Closed: Mar 22, 1995
TRANS HOSE SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
DODGE RAM 2500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM 2500 across all model years (1994, 2012).
88
Total Recalls
8,102
Total Complaints
7
Investigations
464
Reported Crashes
188
Reported Fires
14
Reported Deaths
DODGE RAM 2500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 385 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 389 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 261 | View |
| 2008 | 9 | 405 | View |
| 2007 | 11 | 506 | View |
| 2006 | 9 | 903 | View |
| 2005 | 9 | 541 | View |
| 2004 | 9 | 756 | View |
| 2003 | 9 | 866 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 210 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 2 | 561 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 269 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 422 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 310 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 275 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 365 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 354 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 210 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 55 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 43 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 16 | View |