2001 Dodge Ram 2500 engine and engine cooling problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dash and bezel are cracking. Pieces are falling into it. What problems will this cause. Heater core is leaking spilling coolant onto cab carpet and pad. Was told this model truck has no air intake filter to stop leaves and other trash from entering the system then rotting in the heater core box…”
filed May 18, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle would loose power while driving on the highway. The dealer was notified, but was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the…”
filed Jan 13, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 Ram 2500 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 Ram 2500 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram 2500 | 23 | 7% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 20 | 6% |
| 2006 Ram 2500 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 Ram 2500 | 13 | 3% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 Ram 2500 | 12 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500
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.