Nine problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2001 Ram 1500.
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.
I turned the key to start the engine and as it started cranking smoke started coming out of the defroster and then fire started coming out the engine hood. Luckily I had a fire extinguisher handy and opened the hood and put out the fire. Wondered where the fire started so tried starting again and fire started immediately at the rear of the engine or on top of the bell housing. I also smelled fuel. The truck was next to my garage and had been driven a few days earlier. If I had not put out the fire my whole house could have burned down. I donated the truck to wheels 4 vets.
While driving Dodge ram truck jammed open throttle began to an unintentional acceleration that caused vehicle to almost crash. A call was made to Dodge dealership @ 215 492 8600 however I was informed that my truck did not fall under this recall problem.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked. The contact also stated that the heating coil was leaking without warning. The failure has occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the heater coil failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
Engine completed seized, was told sludge in engine. Mechanic stated common problem with this year and vehicle. $5000 to replace engine.
I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 5. 2 v-8 engine. The engine has very poor performance due to tapping valves and lifters, when trying to merge onto the highway the truck losses power so I'm afraid this may be a serious safety issue by causing a accident on the highway. I have complained to Chrysler Dodge and they do nothing we as consumers really need the help.
Loosing oil pressure.
Engine idle is erratic, both in neutral and in gear. Will speed up while driving, or while at a stop light, or while in park. Has caused vehicle to lurch forward. Dealer cannot find problem. It is more severe when cold.
When driving vehicle engine skips alot. Consumer states vehicle consumes a lot of oil. Consumer states mechanic said gunk is building up inside engine, due to spark plugs not fire. Unknown. Please provide any further information. Ph.