2001 DODGE RAM 3500 PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Brake Issues:

  • 2 year old brake pads fell apart, causing partial braking ability
    
  • Brake failure while stopping at an intersection
    
  • Burnt out computer chip and alternator due to electric brake wire shorts
    
  • Extended stopping distance due to worn brakes
    
  • Brake pedal going to the floor, causing extended stopping distance
    
  • Master cylinder failure causing the vehicle to stop
    
  • Extended stopping distance due to brake issues
    
  • Significant wear on front brakes, requiring replacement every 6,000-7,000 miles
    

• 2. Steering Issues:

  • Death wobble when hitting bumps over 40 mph
    
  • Steering and brake failure, loss of power steering and brakes while driving
    
  • Dash caving in causing a steering column knock
    
  • Wandering steering, causing swaying and difficulty in control
    
  • Steering failure while turning, resulting in hitting an embankment
    
  • Steering box issues causing uncontrollable steering
    
  • Loose steering causing vehicle to idle without warning
    

• 3. Technical Issues:

  • Transmission failing, burning out, unable to shift properly
    
  • Lift pump failure causing vehicle to stall
    
  • Loss of power and acceleration due to faulty fuel injector pump
    
  • Surge after a cold start and loss of power when warmed up
    
  • Alternator failure due to lift pump burning out the computer chip
    
  • ABS failure at low speeds
    
  • Computer chip and alternator burning out due to damaged electric brake wire
    

• 4. Safety and Crash Risk Issues:

  • Airbag not deploying in a head-on collision
    
  • Loss of control and crash due to steering issues
    
  • Fire in the cab while idling
    
  • Front end shaking, steering wheel jerking while driving
    
  • Headlights failing to function
    
  • Brake pedal going to the floor, extended stopping distance, and crashing into a guardrail
    
  • Airbag deployment failure in a crash situation
    

• 5. Miscellaneous Issues:

  • Dashboard deterioration, cracking, falling apart, exposing wiring
    
  • Airbag sensor light staying on
    
  • Taillight smoke emission and failure to shift gears
    
  • Vehicle burning down due to a fire from underside the cab
    
  • Poor shift quality in the transmission, causing delays
    
  • Headlight failure when switching beams