Seven problems related to engine have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
Purchased new 2001 Dodge ram paid cash pmt for it 28,000 also a chevy truck mind you never no big issues with the chevy on the other hand the Dodge issue after issue now the serious problem cracked collapsing dashboard I use only meguire products o the Dodge take excellent care of it I am very disappointed that daimler Chrysler is not fixing these problems there is a big history of this issue with the 01 I see they do not back up the name Dodge when I am ready for a new truck again I highly doubt look at another Dodge truck even though they are pretty trucks but like I said I have had a big history of issues on my ram for it being bought new disappointed Dodge ram owner and this ram has been taken very good care of. The consumer also stated the heat stopped working and the engine consumed excessive amounts of oil and there was no warning to indicate there was a problem. Updated ivoq 03/11/11.
The vehicle caught on fire under the hood, while in idle.
Camshaft leaking fluid, and is starting to cause problems to transmission. Contacted dealer. Please provide further information.
Had to replace cylinder heads at 68000 miles, not due to wear and tear according to repair shop. 10 out of the last 12 Dodge trucks into the shop have had to have the same thing done. I was told to keep my peperwork, because there is an obvious problem and they are seeing more and more Dodge trucks with around the same mileage being brought in. Repair shop feels there probably will be a recall on them. Major problems with the Dodge trucks.
Engine valve clatter. The engine has a high pitch valve clatter when any load is put on the vehicle such as passing a vehicle. The dealer has performed service bulletin items. The dealer tells me to burn 93 octane fuel. The owners manual says to use 87 octane. Talked with numerous Dodge owners who have the same concern. Does the engine clatter mean an engine problem now or in the future? dealer not concerned.
While driving, the engine and the transmission lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to dealer. The dealer stated that the transmission overheated and melted a few wires.