Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Dodge Ram Van has 142 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
142
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2017 | SUSPENSION | WHEN EXITING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND COASTING AND HITTING A BUMP THE TRUCK SHOOK VIOLENTLY TO THE POINT... |
| Jul 4, 2016 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR PINION NUT AND DRIVESHAFT... |
| Jul 1, 2015 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE | 2001 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION, BRAKE LINE REPLACEME... |
| Jun 5, 2013 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | WHILE DRIVING VAN, HEARD A LOUD BANG IN FRONT END. NOTICED THAT FRONT SWAY BAR BRACKETS BROKE OFF FR... |
| Sep 9, 2011 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | THE REAR SPRING PADS ON MY TRUCK ARE RUSTING APART. NOT JUST SURFACE CORROSION BUT ACTUAL SPLITTING ... |
| Aug 20, 2011 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ON MY 2001 DODGE 1500, THERE IS A TON OF RUST ON THE UNDERSIDE PARTS. THE FRAME AND BODY AREN'T BAD,... |
| Jul 1, 2010 | SUSPENSION | I PURCHASED A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 PICKUP IN APRIL, 2009. APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AFTER OWNERSHIP... |
| Apr 23, 2010 | SUSPENSION | COIL SPRING BROKE FROM DRIVER SIDE. THE MECHANIC SAID HE HAS NEVER SEEN THIS HAPPENED ON DODGE 1500.... |
| Apr 4, 2009 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | DASHBOARD HAS BROKEN UP LIKE A JIG SAW PUZZLE. *TR |
| Oct 25, 2008 | SUSPENSION | REAR SPRING MOUNTS FAILED FROM RUST CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. TRUCK HAS ONL... |
| May 3, 2008 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND CAN'T GET IT OUT . AND THE DOORS ARE ALL ROTTED ON THE BOTTOM AND IS THE ONL... |
| Dec 22, 2007 | SUSPENSION | THIS PROBLEM IS ON A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK WITH ONLY 48,435 MILES ON IT. (BALL JOINT FAILURE)... |
| Jul 20, 2007 | SUSPENSION | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD BUMPING SOUND AND ... |
| Jun 15, 2007 | SUSPENSION | MY DODGE RAM PICK UP DEVELOPED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" 3 YEARS AGO AND IT IS NOW SO BAD, I WON'T TAKE IT ... |
| Mar 1, 2007 | SUSPENSION | FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FOR A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK AND THE FIRST DAY I DRIVE I... |
| Aug 9, 2006 | SUSPENSION | MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 39K MILES AND WAS HAVING SEVERE ISSUES WITH STEERING WOBBLE AND STEERING WANDERING... |
| Jul 30, 2006 | SUSPENSION | FRONT TIRES ARE BEING CUT BY SHOCK BRACKET. THERE IS NO STOP TO KEEP TIRES FROM RUBBING AGAINST SHO... |
| Jul 11, 2006 | SUSPENSION | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BALL JOINTS ARE WORN THEREFORE THE VEHICLE CANNOT PASS THE STATE IN... |
| Mar 6, 2006 | SUSPENSION | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE ... |
| Feb 13, 2006 | SUSPENSION | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR NORMAL MAINTENA... |