Electrical System Related Problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

Table 1 shows 15 common electrical system related problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (36 problems). The second most common problem is related to the dash wiring (eight problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

The Electrical System problem

While driving and operating the heater, unbeknowst to me leaves/pine needles had come in through the fresh air cowl vent and built up on the heater blower resistor resulting in a fire. This design in dangerous as the default for the air intake is open and allows debris to enter and drop directly   Read details...

The Dash Wiring problem

Dashboard cracking and caved in causing all gauges to stop while drinving working and airbaglight to come on all wiring was exposed the ( dashboard was cracking for over two years but I just learn of other who had the same issues .   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the glass shield on the instrument panel fractured. The gauges were still operable yet they were exposed. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage 64,000.   Read details...


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