Model year record

2001 Dodge RAM

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 417 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V185000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
44,588
Reported to NHTSA
2004-04-12
Owners notified
2004-09-27

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), AFTERMARKET BATTERIES MAY LEAK ELECTROLYTE ONTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR, WHICH CAN COMPROMISE SEALING INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTOR.

Safety risk

THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR FOR ELECTROLYTE DAMAGE AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V042000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
268,740
Reported to NHTSA
2002-02-07
Owners notified
2002-05-20

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE ALTERNATOR WIRE CONNECTION TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) CAN LOOSEN.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INSTALLATION OF THE ALTERNATOR WIRE CONNECTION TO THE PDC AND IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION THE WIRE SO THAT THE CRIMP CONNECTION WILL FACE UPWARD AND TIGHTEN THE FASTENER TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SETTING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 2002. 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V289000

Tires

Component
Tires
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
151
Reported to NHTSA
2001-09-10
Owners notified
2001-09-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 2500 WAGONS WERE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT LOAD RANGE TIRES.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A TIRE TO BLOW OUT IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED AT THE MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT. .

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOAD RANGE 'D' TIRES WITH CORRECT LOAD RANGE 'E' TIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 24, 2001. 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V253000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
98,000
Reported to NHTSA
2001-08-02
Owners notified
2001-08-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND WAGONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT SEATS. IN THE PRESENCE OF ROAD SALT, WATER, AND POSSIBLY OTHER DEBRIS, THE POWER SEAT CONNECTOR LOCATED BENEATH THE DRIVER'S SEAT COULD DEVELOP A HIGH RESISTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CYCLES THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

Safety risk

IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER CYCLES FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, HEAT COULD BUILD UP IN THE CONNECTOR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FROM THE FUSE PANEL. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REPAIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V184000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
212
Reported to NHTSA
2001-06-05
Owners notified
2001-06-04

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS. A SUBSTITUTE WHEEL LUG NUT TIGHTENING PROCESS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENT TO ASSURE PROPER TORQUE OF THE LUG NUTS.

Safety risk

IMPROPER WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE COULD ALLOW A WHEEL TO LOOSEN AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEEL LUG NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2001. ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V153000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
216,100
Reported to NHTSA
2001-05-08
Owners notified
2001-06-18

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 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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V008000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,400
Reported to NHTSA
2001-01-05
Owners notified
2001-02-05

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: QUAD CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A CAMPER PACKAGE AND OVERLOAD SPRINGS. THE REAR AXLE SPACER PLATE COULD LEAD TO DEFORMATION OF THE UPPER SPRING PLATE DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE AXLE TO THE VEHICLE RESULTING A SOFT JOINT.

Safety risk

THE SOFT JOINT COULD CAUSE THE REAR AXLE U-BOLTS TO LOSE CLAMP LOAD, RESULTING IN DISPLACEMENT OF THE REAR AXLE AND A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SPACER PLATES AND THE SPRING PLATES WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 2001. 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V366000

Child seat

Component
Child seat
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,211,756
Reported to NHTSA
2000-11-09
Owners notified
2000-11-12

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V307000

Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
480
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-12
Owners notified
2000-10-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: QUAD CAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS ATTACHED WITH CADMIUM COATED NUTS CAN CAUSE THE BOLTS TO STRETCH DUE TO THE APPLICATION OF A HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED CLAMP LOAD. BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER CONTROL ARM FASTENERS COULD CAUSE THE AXLE TO ROTATE FORWARD UNDER BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

THIS ROTATION COULD TWIST THE STEERING LINKAGE AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE THE BRAKE LINES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER CONTROL ARM BOLTS AND NUTS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal2932,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2735,000 mi
Steering1747,520 mi
Suspension1755,000 mi
Air bags1636,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1636,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1550,000 mi
Structure1440,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline11
Steering: hydraulic power assist system11
Vehicle speed control11
Suspension: front1040,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine9116,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch856,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar8
Tires8
Unknown or other840,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling629,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring523,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission5
Seat belts: front: retractor5
Power train440,000 mi
Structure: body455,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior410,630 mi
Wheels462,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Equipment3116,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor330,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint338,740 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint338,740 mi
Visibility: windshield3
Wheels: rim360,000 mi
Electrical system2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Fuel system, gasoline226,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump260,502 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system262,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Power train: axle assembly2
Seats235,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper212,485 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder29,079 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist29,079 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections2
Structure: body: door2
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm2
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar2
Suspension: front: wheel bearing2
Suspension: rear2
Tires: sidewall2
Tires: tread/belt2
Trailer hitches2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control287,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Air bags: side/window186,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel136,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: other: labels1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, other1
Parking brake146,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic126,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1
Steering: column110,630 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly184,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: body: hood159,980 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments144,000 mi
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly140,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs119,130 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 2000 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.