Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Dodge Ram Van has 123 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
123
Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving and operating the heater, unbeknowst to me leaves/pine needles had come in through the... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. In 2003, I noticed parts of the dash, starting to break apart. In 2004... |
| Sep 11, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I TURNED THE KEY TO START THE ENGINE AND AS IT STARTED CRANKING SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE DEF... |
| Jan 21, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DASHBOARD FALLING APART; SHARP/JAGGED PIECES OF DASH CUTTING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING CAUSING SHORTS, ... |
| May 16, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE VEHICLE FAILED AN INSPECTION DUE TO THE COMPREHENSIV... |
| Feb 6, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I HAVE A DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK. MY ENTIRE DASH IS COMING APART. A PIECE FLEW OFF AND HIT ME IN THE FA... |
| Jul 20, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY ELECTRICAL WIRING IN MY PCM AND MY CIRCUIT BREAKER WHERE MY FUSES GO UND... |
| May 22, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | DASH IS FALLING APART AND CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING |
| Jun 15, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING MY TRUCK AS I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE THE TRUCK SHUT DOWN. NO ... |
| Apr 29, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BLOWS FUSE FOR DASH LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS. *TR |
| Nov 26, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | THE DASHBOARD HAS BEEN CRACKING FOR OVER 2 YEARS. LARGE PIECES ARE BREAKING OFF AND FALLING INTO THE... |
| Nov 25, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | DASH BOARD TOTALLY DESTROYED LIGHTS AND A/C SWITCH WON;T WORK PROPERLY RADIO IS ATTACHED ONLY BY 2 S... |
| Sep 11, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE... |
| May 11, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | I AM AN OWNER OF A 2001 DODGE 1500 TRUCK THAT WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION UP UNTIL 2 DAYS AGO, THAT WAS... |
| Dec 11, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | THE DASHBOARD IN THIS VEHICLE STARTED TO DISINTEGRATE AT ABOUT 70,000 MILES, EVEN THOUGH IT HAD A DA... |
| Nov 14, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO DISINTEGRATE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE. AT 70,000 MILES IT HAD OPE... |
| Jul 3, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | I OWN A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THIS VEHICLE HOWEVER, HAS A DEFECT, THE DASHBOARD CRACKS AND IS STARTIN... |
| Jun 2, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLIGHTS WERE ON HIGH BEAM AND DIMMED LIGHTS AND LOST ALL OF THE HEADLIGHTS . IT WAS EARLY MORNING... |
| May 20, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TURNED KEY TO START POSITION AND ENGINE WOULD NOT CRANK OVER. TURNED KEY OFF AND BACK ON AND FOUND ... |
| Mar 1, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | INTERIOR DASH HAS SEVERAL SEVERE CRACKS. DASH IS STARTING TO CRUMBLE AND COLLAPSE. *TR |