2001 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission problems
The 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 has 102 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
102
Transmission complaints
7%
Share of year
7
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“THE REAR PASSENGER AXLE FAILED, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE WARRANTY. *JB THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS GOING UP A MOUNTAIN WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF CONTROL, DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND WENT INTO A RIGHT TAIL SPIN. THE CONSUMER STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE ON…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA has 102 complaints about the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.