Six problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 based on all problems reported for the 2001 Ram 2500.
I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. In 2003, I noticed parts of the dash, starting to break apart. In 2004, I had a major head on collision, and the airbag, did not deploy. The damage was extensive, with bent frame. The damage was $17,000 in 2004. I was told by the Chrysler dealership, that did the repairs, that they could not check the condition of the airbag wiring, because the dashboard was broken. I wonder how many others out there, that have the same issue, with the dashboard, and don't have a working airbag. The other issue I have, is the seatbelt tensioner, has caused the seatbelt, to get chewed up. The belt, is now, no more than an inch wide.
2001 Dodge Ram 2500. Dash is falling apart. Cracking in serveral places. Am concerned this is going to cut wires or interfere with passenger airbag deployment.
I went out to my truck the other day and noticed a large crack in the dashboard. I know that there were countless people with the same problem as myself. This problem could potentailly cause a problem with the airbag system. In an accident, the airbag could be ripped by the failing dashboard as it deployed.
My greatest fear is that because the dashboards of these vehicles are so fragile, if the airbag deploys during an accident the fragments would be deadly. My dash is already cracked and tiny shards blow through the vents when the blower is on. It's dangerous and the dashboard issue has been going on for a long time with these vehicles. Something needs to be done.
Seems to be an ongoing problem with the clock spring in model years 1999 -2001.
Vehicle has been in 5-6 times for brakes. When applying brakes they grab/ release/ catch and lock up. Dealer knows there is a leak but can't find it. They have scheduled appointments for 2 dates, and haven't showed up. When applied, brakes will suddenly release, when the brakes do grab, they lock causing vehicle to skid, constant loss of fluid in the master cylinder. Replaced clockspring due to popping noise in steering wheel.