Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Dodge Ram has 89 NHTSA suspension complaints and 2 suspension-related recalls.
89
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
01V008000
SUSPENSION:REAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: QUAD CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A CAMPER PACKAGE AND OVERLOAD SPRINGS. THE REAR AXLE SPACER PLATE COULD LEAD TO DEFORMATIO...
00V307000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: QUAD CAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS ATTACHED WITH CADMIUM COATED NUTS CAN CAUSE THE BOLTS TO STRETCH DUE TO THE APP...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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 |
| Dec 22, 2007 | SUSPENSION | THIS PROBLEM IS ON A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK WITH ONLY 48,435 MILES ON IT. (BALL JOINT FAILURE)... |
| 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... |
| Jul 30, 2006 | SUSPENSION | FRONT TIRES ARE BEING CUT BY SHOCK BRACKET. THERE IS NO STOP TO KEEP TIRES FROM RUBBING AGAINST SHO... |
| 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... |
| Jan 25, 2006 | SUSPENSION | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH THE FRONT END OF THE SUSPENSION IN THE VEHICLE DROPP... |
| Jan 20, 2006 | SUSPENSION | WHILE VISITING MY COUSIN IN FREDERICKSBURG VA, HE NOTICE NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, WE SPOT TH... |
| Nov 30, 2005 | SUSPENSION | DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING FUNNY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR I... |
| Nov 30, 2005 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY, CONTROL ARMS, AND WHEEL HUBS HAD TO BE REPLACED BY LOCAL DEALER. I WAS TO... |
| Oct 16, 2005 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB. UPON DECELERATION THE CONSUMER HEARD A ROARI... |
| Jun 24, 2005 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE | DT: WAS PULLING A TRAILER AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED FISH TAILING. WITHOUT THE TRAILER AT 55 MP... |
| Jun 1, 2005 | SUSPENSION | UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE WORN OUT @ 60,000 MILES. DIAGNOSED BY DODGE DEALERSHIP. CAUSING EXC... |
| Apr 30, 2005 | SUSPENSION | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WAS VERY LOOSE AND THERE WAS DIFFICULTY IN KEEPI... |