12 problems related to body 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.
The dashboard in this truck has been crumbling to pieces. It is to the point now the gauge cluster and passenger air bag are barely in place. This is a common occurrence on all of these Dodge rams and it is definitely a safety hazard.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard was defective and exhibited fractures on the driver¿s side. The dashboard was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Brakes failed when applied. Abs and brake warning lights came on with very little braking. After hard braking application the tires locked and slid about 5 inches in damp backtop and hit a car stopped at a light. Had plenty of time to brake but no or very little braking action. Later inspection showed that one of the brake lines rusted through and lost pressure. This is the second time this has happened. These trucks are prone to brake line rusting. Driver seemed to be fine and drove away after exchanging info. He later claimed injury.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the secondary hood latch failed and caused the hood to open and strike the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 317,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated the dashboard was developing severe cracks along its entire structure. The contact also stated he could no longer place any objects on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to diagnose or repair the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that approximately nine different cracks were exhibited throughout the dashboard and pieces of the dashboard were detaching from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated there were multiple cracks varying in size throughout the dashboard. The cracks had not affected the features of the vehicle but the contact was concerned it would in the future. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard was starting to fracture. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that he needed to replace the entire dashboard. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The current mileage was approximately 178,000. Kmj.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that there were numerous cracks across the entire length of the dashboard. In addition, a massive hole was located within the center of the dashboard near the windshield. The vehicle was not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the entire dashboard was fractured and exposing sharp edges. The dealer had not been notified. The manufacturer was aware of the failure; however, did not offer any assistance since there were no recalls. No repairs were performed. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 127,000.
Broken dash parts are falling inside the dash and my headlights have developed an intermittent while driving at night they simply turn off for a brief period of time I recycle the switch and a few seconds they come back on at highway speeds this is a serious safety issue additionally the broken dash cap is distracting this creating an issue and distracted driving in ohio is illegal. I have researched this issue and amazed to find out it covers multiple years and there are hundreds of complaints o n line related to this issue. Additionally there are wires exposed to the occupants and I am not sure they are safe they can easily become work and shorted out thus creating a fire hazard/ please help by recalling this issue to Dodge. .
The latch on the overhead center console broke. Ts.