Table 1 shows 15 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (nine problems).
I purchased a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab, VIN # 1b7hc13761j577007, from fowler Dodge in oklahoma city. The vehicle was sold as is with engine problems. Upon taking the vehicle to a mechanic, I was told that it will need over $2000 in repairs in order to be safe and reliable. Read details...
The headlights no matter what bulbs I buy are extremely dim making it unsafe to drive at night. Now truck will not start for some unknown reason. It tries to turn over but will not crank. The mileage flashes no bus. I was literally only getting at best 8 miles per gallon. Read details...
Like everyone's else's 2001 Ram 1500 the dash board cracked all over the place, big pieces falling down inside the dash and vents, and also the heads cracked at 75,000 miles or so. Read details...