2001 DODGE RAM 3500
1 recalls, 168 complaints - 35 TSBs
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
168 total complaints
15 crashes 4 fires 21 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 23 |
| STEERING | 11 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 8 |
| AIR BAGS | 6 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| SUSPENSION | 5 |
STEERING
Jul 4, 2020
Incident date: Jun 29, 2020
AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH AND AS SEMI TRUCKS PASS ME THIS ROADTREK 190 VERILITE DODGE RAM 3500 UNCONTROLABLY MOVE A FOOT TO 2 FEET TOWARD THE CENTER LINE OF THE ROAD WHICH I FEAR COULD CAUSE A HEAD ON COLLISION. I HAVE TRIED VARIOUS TIRE PRESSURES TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM WITHOUT SUCCESS. I BASICALLY L... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 24, 2020
Incident date: Mar 23, 2020
THE DASHBOARD HAS CRUMPLED UP AND CAVE IN THE PLASTIC HAS DETERIORATED ALSO RUST HAS DEVELOPED UNDER THE DOORS AN UNDERBODY
POWER TRAIN
Jul 5, 2018
Incident date: Jul 5, 2018
MY TRUCK WAS IN PARK BUT STILL RUNNING. I GOT OUT TO SHUT THE GATE AND THE TRUCK STARTED TO ACCELERATE BACKWARDS, ROLLING THROUGH MY GATE, KNOCKING DOWN PART OF A NEIGHBOR'S FENCE, OVER TWO CEMENT PARKING STOPS AND INTO A TREE. WHEN I GOT TO THE TRUCK, IT WAS STILL RUNNING AND STILL IN PARK.
AIR BAGS
Nov 23, 2017
Incident date: Sep 7, 2016
MY DASHBOARD IS FALLING APART. THERE ARE PIECES OF PLASTIC EVERYWHERE INCLUDING RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE AIRBAG, WHICH WOULD QUITE LITERALLY TURN INTO FLYING DEATH PARTICLES IF THE AIRBAG EVER WENT OFF, COMPLETELY DEFEATING THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRBAG. THIS REALLY SHOULD BE A RECALL ISUE AS IT HAS QUITE ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 23, 2017
Incident date: Sep 7, 2016
MY DASHBOARD IS FALLING APART. THERE ARE PIECES OF PLASTIC EVERYWHERE INCLUDING RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE AIRBAG, WHICH WOULD QUITE LITERALLY TURN INTO FLYING DEATH PARTICLES IF THE AIRBAG EVER WENT OFF, COMPLETELY DEFEATING THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRBAG. THIS REALLY SHOULD BE A RECALL ISUE AS IT HAS QUITE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 26, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2008
PLASTIC DASH IS CRACKING AND LOOSE SHARP PIECES HAVE BEEN COMING OFF INTO THE CABIN
TIRES
Sep 2, 2015
Incident date: Jul 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH MUD TERRAIN T/A KM2 (NA) TIRES, SIZE: LT255/85R16. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD NEAR THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 21, 2015
Incident date: Apr 7, 2008
THE DASH ON THIS TRUCK HAS CRACKED AND FALLEN IN, EXPOSING THE WIRING INSIDE THE DASH TO THE SUN. THE WIRING INSULATION IS NOT RATED FOR EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT (UV EXPOSURE) AND IS DECOMPOSING, PUTTING THE TRUCK AT RISK OF A FIRE INITIATING INSIDE THE CAB AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, DUE TO EXPOSED WIRI... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 21, 2015
Incident date: Apr 7, 2008
THE DASH ON THIS TRUCK HAS CRACKED AND FALLEN IN, EXPOSING THE WIRING INSIDE THE DASH TO THE SUN. THE WIRING INSULATION IS NOT RATED FOR EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT (UV EXPOSURE) AND IS DECOMPOSING, PUTTING THE TRUCK AT RISK OF A FIRE INITIATING INSIDE THE CAB AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, DUE TO EXPOSED WIRI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 21, 2015
Incident date: Apr 7, 2008
THE DASH ON THIS TRUCK HAS CRACKED AND FALLEN IN, EXPOSING THE WIRING INSIDE THE DASH TO THE SUN. THE WIRING INSULATION IS NOT RATED FOR EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT (UV EXPOSURE) AND IS DECOMPOSING, PUTTING THE TRUCK AT RISK OF A FIRE INITIATING INSIDE THE CAB AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, DUE TO EXPOSED WIRI... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 30, 2015
Incident date: Mar 18, 2005
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 30, 2015
Incident date: Mar 18, 2005
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 28, 2014
Incident date: Dec 26, 2014
I TRY TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 .AND WHEN THE MECHANIC START TO REMOVE THE DASH BOARD THIS START TO FALLING IN PARTS .SO HE TRY TO PUT THOSE PARTS BACK UNTIL HE EXPLAIN ME WHAT HAPPEN .I TRY TO FIND AN AFTERMARKET DASH AND PEOPLE ON THE STORE LET ME KNOW .THEY BELIEVE IT... Read more
STRUCTURE
Dec 28, 2014
Incident date: Dec 26, 2014
I TRY TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 .AND WHEN THE MECHANIC START TO REMOVE THE DASH BOARD THIS START TO FALLING IN PARTS .SO HE TRY TO PUT THOSE PARTS BACK UNTIL HE EXPLAIN ME WHAT HAPPEN .I TRY TO FIND AN AFTERMARKET DASH AND PEOPLE ON THE STORE LET ME KNOW .THEY BELIEVE IT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 28, 2014
Incident date: Dec 26, 2014
I TRY TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 .AND WHEN THE MECHANIC START TO REMOVE THE DASH BOARD THIS START TO FALLING IN PARTS .SO HE TRY TO PUT THOSE PARTS BACK UNTIL HE EXPLAIN ME WHAT HAPPEN .I TRY TO FIND AN AFTERMARKET DASH AND PEOPLE ON THE STORE LET ME KNOW .THEY BELIEVE IT... Read more
TIRES
Sep 17, 2014
Incident date: May 30, 2014
DRIVING 55MPH, BFG CMM TA TIRE SEPARATION AT TREAD BELT EDGE. STILL HAVE TIRE. *TR
AIR BAGS
Jun 19, 2014
Incident date: Feb 4, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE PLASTIC WAS WARPED AND CAVED INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPONENTS INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FAIL SPORADICALLY. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ALSO LOW AND THE CONTACT... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jun 19, 2014
Incident date: Feb 4, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE PLASTIC WAS WARPED AND CAVED INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPONENTS INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FAIL SPORADICALLY. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ALSO LOW AND THE CONTACT... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 19, 2014
Incident date: Feb 4, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE PLASTIC WAS WARPED AND CAVED INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPONENTS INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FAIL SPORADICALLY. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ALSO LOW AND THE CONTACT... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 8, 2013
Incident date: Nov 7, 2013
2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DASHBOARD FAILURE!! DASH STARTED GETTING LARGE CRACKS IN IT SEVERAL YEARS AGO, NOW I REMOVED IT TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE AND THE DASH FELL APART INTO, LITERALLY 22 PIECES. AFTER TRYING TO FIND ONE I GO TO REALIZE THIS IS A COMMON AND MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM FOR THIS YEAR AND AFTER... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 24, 2012
Incident date: Aug 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILED TWICE WITHIN A YEAR AND A HALF. THE FIRST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS BECAUSE THE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO ADD FUEL PRESSURE GAUGES BECAUSE IT WOU... Read more
TIRES
Oct 1, 2012
Incident date: Apr 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN XCX TIRES, SIZE: 235/85R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BELTS ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD FAILED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 29, 2012
Incident date: Aug 7, 2012
APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE IS NOT ACCURATE. THE VEHICLE STARTED WITH TWO LENGTHWISE CRACKS YEARS AGO FROM WINDSHIELD TOWARDS DRIVER AND PASSENGER. WITHIN THE PAST TWO MONTHS THE ONCE RIGID-PLIABLE DASH UNIT HAS CRACKED INTO BRITTLE PIECES WITH SOME FALLING INTO DASH INTERIOR. SOME PIECES ARE JAGGED ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Aug 29, 2012
Incident date: Aug 7, 2012
APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE IS NOT ACCURATE. THE VEHICLE STARTED WITH TWO LENGTHWISE CRACKS YEARS AGO FROM WINDSHIELD TOWARDS DRIVER AND PASSENGER. WITHIN THE PAST TWO MONTHS THE ONCE RIGID-PLIABLE DASH UNIT HAS CRACKED INTO BRITTLE PIECES WITH SOME FALLING INTO DASH INTERIOR. SOME PIECES ARE JAGGED ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 23, 2012
Incident date: Jul 26, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SURGED FROM A COLD START. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS WARMED, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AND WILL THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP AND... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 23, 2012
Incident date: Jul 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE TAIL PIPE AS THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT FOR THE SMOKE TO CEASE BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE DIAGNOSIS WHO STATE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 15, 2012
Incident date: Jun 11, 2012
PULLED INTO FUELING STATION, STOPPING AT PUMP, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR BOARD. CHECKED BRAKE RESERVOIR IT WAS EMPTY, ADDED 1 PINT OF BRAKE FLUID. NO SIGNS OF LEAK. FOUND SIGNS OF FLUID ON FRAME DRIVER SIDE BEHIND FUEL TANK, PULLED TANK TO FIND A VERY RUSTED BRAKE LINE AND A HOLE IN BRAKE LINE. CHECKED OT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 15, 2012
Incident date: Jun 11, 2012
PULLED INTO FUELING STATION, STOPPING AT PUMP, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR BOARD. CHECKED BRAKE RESERVOIR IT WAS EMPTY, ADDED 1 PINT OF BRAKE FLUID. NO SIGNS OF LEAK. FOUND SIGNS OF FLUID ON FRAME DRIVER SIDE BEHIND FUEL TANK, PULLED TANK TO FIND A VERY RUSTED BRAKE LINE AND A HOLE IN BRAKE LINE. CHECKED OT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 21, 2012
Incident date: Jan 1, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500.THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD SLOWLY DISINTEGRATED OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT NO REPAIR WAS PERFOEMED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO KEEP THE DASHBOARD COVERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000 AND ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 11, 2012
Incident date: May 9, 2012
THE DASH IN MY TRUCK IS FALLING APART, THERE IS A LARGE HOLE IN MY DASH THAT IS A HUGE DISTRACTION WHILE I'M DRIVING, THE REST OF MY DASH IS GOING TO FALL APART AT ANY TIME NOW. I HAVE CONTACTED DODGE ABOUT THIS, THEY WILL NOT REPAIR IT, I BELIEVE IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. AND THUS SHOULD BE REPA... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 7, 2012
Incident date: Nov 2, 2006
PIECES OF DASH FELL DOWN UNDER DASH AND CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO TRIGGER. PUT IN A NEW PASSENGER AIR BAG AND DASH AND 4 YEARS LATTER ALL CRACKED UP AND A PIECE HAS CAUSED A COOLANT LEAK IN HEATER CORE UNDER THE DASH. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT THE DASH PIECES CUT WIRES AND SET IT ON ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
May 7, 2012
Incident date: Nov 2, 2006
PIECES OF DASH FELL DOWN UNDER DASH AND CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO TRIGGER. PUT IN A NEW PASSENGER AIR BAG AND DASH AND 4 YEARS LATTER ALL CRACKED UP AND A PIECE HAS CAUSED A COOLANT LEAK IN HEATER CORE UNDER THE DASH. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT THE DASH PIECES CUT WIRES AND SET IT ON ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 15, 2011
Incident date: Sep 13, 2006
THE ENTIRE DASH PANEL STARTED FALLING APART IN 2006 ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM. PARTS STARTED FALLING DOWN INSIDE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE DASH ASSEMBLY AROUND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS FALLING IN. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 4, 2011
Incident date: Aug 31, 2010
THE DASH IS FALLING APART. IT HAS LARGE CRACKS IN IT AND PIECES FALLING OUT.
TIRES
Jul 26, 2011
Incident date: Jun 10, 2011
2001 DODGE RAM 3500. UNIT #1 WAS WESTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE IN THE DRIVING LANE. UNIT #2 WAS EASTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE IN THE DRIVING LANE. UNIT #1 HAD A RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE TIRE BLOWOUT, WHICH CAUSED THE OTHER DUAL TIRE TO BREAK OFF. THE TIRES CROSSED THE MEDIAN AND STRUCK UNIT #2 IN LEFT F... Read more
Crash
TIRES
Apr 29, 2011
Incident date: Apr 19, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 WITH FUTURA ADVENTURER HT P245 75 R16 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE IT WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BEFORE THEY REPLACED THE TIRE, THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE SAME MODEL TIRES BECAUSE THE TREAD BELT SPLIT OFF AN... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 9, 2011
Incident date: Feb 4, 2011
FRIDAY FEB. 4, 2011 MY SON WAS IN A ACCIDENT IN HIS 2001 DODGE TRUCK HIS AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *TR
Crash
STRUCTURE
Nov 10, 2010
Incident date: Mar 7, 2005
DASH CRACKING. *TR
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Nov 9, 2010
Incident date: Oct 27, 2010
2001 DODGE RAM 3500 2 WHEEL DRIVE. FRONT END "DEATH WOBBLE". HAPPENS OVER 40 MPH WHEN YOU HIT A LARGE BUMP. WON'T STOP TILL YOU SLOW DOWN. HAVE HAD SINCE NEW AND STARTED TO FAIL AFTER 36,000 MILE WARRANTY EXPIRED. HAVE CHANGED BALL JOINTS AND IDLER ARM AND HAS BEEN TO SEVERAL FRONT END SHOPS SAYING ... Read more
STEERING
Nov 9, 2010
Incident date: Oct 27, 2010
2001 DODGE RAM 3500 2 WHEEL DRIVE. FRONT END "DEATH WOBBLE". HAPPENS OVER 40 MPH WHEN YOU HIT A LARGE BUMP. WON'T STOP TILL YOU SLOW DOWN. HAVE HAD SINCE NEW AND STARTED TO FAIL AFTER 36,000 MILE WARRANTY EXPIRED. HAVE CHANGED BALL JOINTS AND IDLER ARM AND HAS BEEN TO SEVERAL FRONT END SHOPS SAYING ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 16, 2010
Incident date: Sep 2, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY BRAKE LINE WAS REPLACED IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF FAULTY METAL USED FOR THE BRAKE LINES. THERE WAS NO RUST OR CORROSION ON THE LINES INSTEAD THEY WERE JUST BRITTLE AND B... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 30, 2010
Incident date: Oct 1, 2007
DASHBOARD CRACKING AROUND AIRBAG AND HAS SHARP SPLINTERS AND HOLES CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *TR
STRUCTURE
Jul 18, 2010
Incident date: May 21, 2005
DASH BOARD CRACKED UP AND BROKE IN TO SHARP PIECES VERY DANGEROUS COULD CUT OR STAB A PERSON. " A KNOWN PROBLEM". *TR
STRUCTURE
Jun 4, 2010
Incident date: Jun 3, 2010
2001 DODGE 3500 PICKUP, BOUGHT USED 2 YEARS AGO WITH ONE SMALL CRACK IN THE DASH COVER. NOW THE COVER HAS DISINTEGRATED OVER THE STEERING WHEEL LEAVING A LARGE HOLE IN THE COVER. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT YET BUT THERE IS THE POTENTIAL IF LEFT AS IT IS FOR DAMAGE TO WIRING/COMPONENTS BEHIND THE DAS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
May 7, 2010
Incident date: Apr 16, 2010
2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES *TGW THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT EACH TIME HE TRIED TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD FLUCTUATE AND THEN LOCK UP. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET THE TRUCK OFF THE HIGHWAY, BUT THE BRAKES WERE STILL L... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Mar 22, 2010
Incident date: Jul 31, 2009
2001 DODGE RAM 3500, VEHICLE LOST ONE TIRE WHILE DRIVING. *BF THE WHEEL SEPARATED AND CONTINUED ROLLING INTO THE PATH OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. OHIO CRASH REPORT 10-0712-90 UPDATED 06/15/10 *BF THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 09/02/10*JB
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Mar 5, 2010
Incident date: Jan 18, 2010
FUEL GAUGE READS HALF FULL AND IT IS EMPTY. I HAVE PUT IN 6 FUEL SENDING UNITS AND IT WILL LAST 6 TO 9 MONTHS AND THE GAUGE WILL SLOWLY START TO SHOW FUEL IN TANK AND IT IS EMPTY. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL DIESELS. LAST TIME I WAS RAN OUT OF FUEL IN THE FAST LANE OF I-75 IN FLORIDA. CAR... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE
Mar 4, 2010
Incident date: Feb 28, 2010
2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DASH CRACKING AROUND PASSENGER AIRBAG. SEEMS TO BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH DODGES. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 1, 2010
Incident date: Feb 25, 2010
BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE TRYING TO STOP AT A INTERSECTION NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED BUT USE OF EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NEEDED. WHEELWORKS FOUND THE PROBLEM TO BE A LEAKING HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COST ABOUT 250 DOLLARS. *TR
STEERING
Feb 26, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2001 DODGE RAM 3500 CUMMINGS ENGINE (AUTO TRANS) ON STEERING/BRAKE HYDRAULIC ASSIST SYSTEM*CW THE CONSUMER STATED ON 5 OCCASIONS WHEN HE WENT TO START THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED A COMPLETE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER, BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. THE LOSS DISABLE BOTH THE STEERING AND BRAKING. THE... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 DODGE RAM 3500
35 manufacturer communications from 21 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 10 |
| 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 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 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
14-005-12
Nov 29, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM 3500
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE08059
Opened: Oct 7, 2008 , Closed: Apr 17, 2009
TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTION
ODI HAS CLOSED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE COMPLAINTS, OTHER FIELD DATA AND TECHNICAL DATA SUBMITTED BY CHRYSLER TO THE AGENCY.CHRYSLER REPORTS THAT THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS HARD WIRED INTO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) AND THE CLUSTER DECIDES WHICH DIRECTION HAS BEEN SELECTED BASED... Read more
PE02049
Opened: Jun 3, 2002 , Closed: Oct 1, 2002
TIRE VALVE
DODGE RAM 3500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM 3500 across all model years (1994, 2012).
96
Total Recalls
3,822
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
242
Reported Crashes
157
Reported Fires
9
Reported Deaths
DODGE RAM 3500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9 | 502 | View |
| 2011 | 5 | 293 | View |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 130 | View |
| 2008 | 11 | 221 | View |
| 2007 | 14 | 284 | View |
| 2006 | 11 | 349 | View |
| 2005 | 7 | 240 | View |
| 2004 | 7 | 276 | View |
| 2003 | 9 | 330 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 59 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 1 | 168 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 77 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 146 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 134 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 153 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 182 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 132 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 102 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 26 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 5 | View |