Table 1 shows 20 common power train related problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission torque converter (twelve problems).
Purchased truck new in 2001. In 2004 truck started shifting hard into 4th. Also after sitting overnight in high humidity would start rough or not start at all. Would only start after engine warmed or "dried" out. Problem could not be found after running diagnostics on either problem. Read details...
I have a 2001 Dodge ram with 61000 miles. Check engine light came on and dealer says I have an issue with my transmission. I late find out that daimlerchrysler issued a technical bulletin in 10/02/2000 that this model has a defect in the transmission pressure boost valve. . . Bulletin 21-11-00. 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...