Six problems related to diesel engine have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
2001 Dodge ram cummins isb/24v turbo diesel engine, block # 53 crack.
# 53 cracked cummins turbo diesel engine block.
Diesel engine looses power while driving. This usually happens while accelerating. When you press on the accelerator, nothing happens. Takes a minute before it recovers and you can accelerate again. I tow a 5th wheel RV which makes more dangerous. Happened on the interstate once while trying to pass. This was fixed by the dealer. They replaced the injector pump. It's my understanding there was a recall on school busses with these engines for the same thing. Maybe it should be looked into further.
While driving, vehicle began acting funny, consumer noticed smoke and vehicle caught on fire, claim 37-3264-228.
While driving, consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine, claim 55-s396-819.
Vehicle caught fire while parked, vehicle was a total loss and the fire appeared to have started in the engine area, claim 59-v606-925.