2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab sits mid-pack among Ram Quad Cab years: 138 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 159, with no recalls and one closed investigation. Complainants reported 16 injuries in total across these filings.
The trouble concentrates in one system: body & structure issues account for 41% of all reports (56 of 138), far ahead of other at 16.
138
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
1
Investigations
7
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
16
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2001 compare to other Ram Quad Cab years?
What are the most common 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body & Structure | 56 | 41% | new |
| Other | 16 | 12% | new |
| Suspension | 14 | 10% | new |
| Transmission | 8 | 6% | new |
| Brakes | 8 | 6% | new |
| Steering | 8 | 6% | new |
| Electrical System | 6 | 4% | new |
| Airbags | 6 | 4% | new |
| Tires & Wheels | 5 | 4% | new |
| Latches & Locks | 3 | 2% | new |
| Fuel System | 3 | 2% | new |
| Lighting | 2 | 1% | new |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | new |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | new |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“CRACKED DASH. DASH HAS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE PLACES WITH SOME CRACKS RUNNING FROM FRONT TO BACK, CRACKING CRACK TO CRACK, AND EXPOSING UNDERSURFACE. DEALER INDICATED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND WANTS TO CHARGE IN EXCESS OF $1100 TO REPAIR. INTERNET COMPLAINTS MAKE THIS APPEAR TO BE A FACTORY KNOWN…”
“2001 DODGE RAM 1500. DASH IS DISENEGRATED. STARTED WITH A SMALL CRACK AND DASH IS ALL SPLINTERED UP. WHEN DASH CAVES IN, COULD THIS CAUSE A FIRE WITH SHORTING OUT THE WIRES? NOTHING WAS DONE BY DEALER AND WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY OF A DEFECTED PART. DODGE OFFERED NO REASON AS TO WHY THIS IS…”
“STEERING PULL AND POOR HANDLING. IE WANDERING, DRIFT, PULL TO THE RIGHT EVEN AFTER ALIGNMENT(S) AT DIFFERENT SHOPS INCLUDING DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE WHEN NEW. VEHICLE NOW HAS 65,000 MILES AND HAS WORN 2 SETS OF TIRES AND ALMOST DUE FOR A 3RD SET. *JB”
“THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ON MY DODGE RAM1500 WITH 63,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS STRANDED 5 HOURS FROM HOME IN MICHIGANS UPPER PENNISULA. THE TRANS. WAS SLIPPING AND FLUID WAS LEAKING NEAR THE TORQUE CONVERTER AREA. AS OF NOW THE TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND I REALLY DON'T CARE. I ALSO HAVE THAT…”
“2001 DODGE RAM 4X4 DRIVERS SIDE REAR BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH CREATING A LEAK WHEN TRYING TO STOP IN DRIVEWAY AT HOME. HAD BUSHES IN FRONT OF PARKING SPOT BLOCKED BY RAILROAD TIES AS A LANDSCAPE DIVIDER. THE TRUCK RAN INTO AND PARTIAL THROUGH RAILROAD TIES INTO BUSHES TO STOP THE TRUCK. NO REPAIR…”
2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab — common questions
Is the 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab reliable?
It is close to typical for the Ram Quad Cab: 138 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and 1 investigation on file.
What are the most common 2001 Ram Quad Cab problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (56 complaints), other (16 complaints), suspension (14 complaints).
Does the 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab.
Is the 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Which Dodge Ram Quad Cab years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Ram Quad Cab years to avoid are 2002. The cleanest record among Ram Quad Cab years belongs to 2001.
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.