2001 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension problems
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The fabricated attachment points that hold the control arms, track bar, damper and springs to the front axle rust to the point of being unsafe. I have replaced my front axle once, and will have to do so again shortly. Fortunately this problem was detected before the axle fell out of the truck, and…”
filed Jun 6, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the rear pinion nut and driveshaft detached from the vehicle causing the rear wheels to lock. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was inspected by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the pinion, driveshaft…”
filed Jul 5, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Ram 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 1500 | 19 | 3% |
| 2011 Ram 1500 | 40 | 6% |
| 2010 Ram 1500 | 28 | 6% |
| 2009 Ram 1500 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 Ram 1500 | 49 | 9% |
| 2007 Ram 1500 | 69 | 13% |
| 2006 Ram 1500 | 106 | 13% |
| 2005 Ram 1500 | 82 | 7% |
| 2004 Ram 1500 | 66 | 6% |
| 2003 Ram 1500 | 57 | 5% |
| 2002 Ram 1500 | 71 | 9% |
| 2000 Ram 1500 | 35 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.