Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Dodge Ram Van has 171 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
171
Complaints
1
Recalls
6
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALL...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The headlights no matter what bulbs I buy are extremely dim making it unsafe to drive at night. Now ... |
| Jul 1, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | There have been three times now in the last two years, six-eight months of which I never drove the v... |
| Jul 5, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | MY TRUCK WAS IN PARK BUT STILL RUNNING. I GOT OUT TO SHUT THE GATE AND THE TRUCK STARTED TO ACCELE... |
| Jul 1, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS VERY LOOSE ... |
| Oct 3, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION DOES NOT WANT TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND WITHOUT LEAVING OFF OF THE GAS. NOW IT DOES... |
| May 22, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY TRUCK HAS 185000 MILES ON IT AND STARTED SOUNDING LIKE THE BACK BRAKES WERE GRINDING. ON THE WAY ... |
| Sep 26, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR, I HEARD A HORRIBLE RATTLING NOISE. VEH... |
| Jun 15, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LIGHT AND THE TAIL LIGHT... |
| Jul 10, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID N... |
| Jan 30, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT O... |
| Jan 13, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN NORTH STAR DODGE, CHRYSLER AUTO DEALER SAN PEDRO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -POWER TRAIN GRAP... |
| Jul 22, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE DASHBOARD GET DESTROY TO EASLY AND THE DEBRIES FLIES TO THE FACE MAKING DRIVE INSECURE BECAUSE T... |
| Jul 10, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE T... |
| Nov 23, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT(NA). WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ... |
| Oct 14, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TRANSM... |
| Jul 13, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 REAR AXLE TUB BROCK AT THE PIG. *TR |
| Feb 12, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NU... |
| Jun 6, 2008 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, SH... |
| Nov 22, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM VAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE ... |
| Nov 10, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | PURCHASED TRUCK NEW IN 2001. IN 2004 TRUCK STARTED SHIFTING HARD INTO 4TH. ALSO AFTER SITTING OVERNI... |