Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Dodge Ram Van has 129 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
129
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2023 | ENGINE | 2001 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER STATED THAT THEIR VEHICLE EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONSUM... |
| Nov 16, 2020 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STA... |
| Oct 11, 2018 | ENGINE | PCM HAS BEEN REPLACE FOR THE 2ND TIME SINCE THE ORIGINAL ONE. THE DEALER HAS SENT OUT THE PCM FOR R... |
| Dec 26, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | I TRY TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 .AND WHEN THE MECHANIC START TO REMOVE TH... |
| Dec 10, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED. THE ... |
| Jul 2, 2012 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 5 CALIFORNIA THE TRUCK JUST DIED ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS STUCK IN ... |
| Aug 1, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 KEEP STALLING WHEN DECELERATING. THE ENGINE WILL START RIGHT UP AGAIN WH... |
| Apr 9, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE COMPLETED SEIZED, WAS TOLD SLUDGE IN ENGINE. MECHANIC STATED COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR A... |
| Dec 8, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 5.2 V-8 ENGINE. THE ENGINE HAS VERY POOR PERFORMANCE DUE TO TAPPING VAL... |
| Aug 31, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | DASH AND BEZEL ARE CRACKING. PIECES ARE FALLING INTO IT. WHAT PROBLEMS WILL THIS CAUSE. ... |
| Jul 28, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | 1.) AFTER OPENING THE HOOD THE RUBBER STRIP RUNNING ACROSS THE TOP EDGE OF THE FIREWALL (WHERE BACK ... |
| Nov 12, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2001 DODGE RAM CUMMINS ISB/24V TURBO DIESEL ENGINE, BLOCK # 53 CRACK. *TR |
| Oct 15, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | # 53 CRACKED CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL ENGINE BLOCK. *TR |
| Mar 20, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT | BOUGHT A 2 YR OLD DURANGO WITH 60,000 MILES ON IT AT CARMAX. AT 116,000 MILES IT STARTED KNOCKING. ... |
| Apr 21, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND PU... |
| Jan 15, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER W... |
| May 12, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | LIKE EVERYONE'S ELSE'S 2001 RAM 1500 THE DASH BOARD CRACKED ALL OVER THE PLACE, BIG PIECES FALLING D... |
| May 1, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT VARIOUS SPEE... |
| Mar 6, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE A 2001 DODGE INTREPID WITH APPROX 70K MILES. I HAD NO WARNING ANYTHING WAS WRONG AND WHEN I S... |
| Oct 26, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, SHUTTERED AND MADE WHINNING NOISES. THE... |