Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.
When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
60–25K
225–50K
850–75K
775–100K
3100–150K
0150K+
26 reports with mileage · 13 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports1 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
39 reports
4,165 miles · Jan 30, 2003
EquipmentService Brakes, HydraulicSteering
THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE REPLACED ONCE TO CORRECT THE NOISES AND (THE HOSES-PER SERVICE BULLETIN) WERE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE OR A REFUND. SINCE THE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE ALWAYS HAD A NOISE IN THE POWER STEERING. THE PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE OF THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKE FAIL…
Read full complaint
THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE REPLACED ONCE TO CORRECT THE NOISES AND (THE HOSES-PER SERVICE BULLETIN) WERE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE OR A REFUND. SINCE THE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE ALWAYS HAD A NOISE IN THE POWER STEERING. THE PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE OF THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKE FAILURES. THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THERE ALSO WAS A BROKEN WINDOW, RADIO, AND THE GEAR KNOB NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED/ALIGNED. MR SCC
NHTSA ODI #10004975
20 miles · Jan 20, 2003
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE BRAKES ON MY 2001 DODGE 2500 TRUCK SEEM TO BRAKE AND RELEASE. WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKES THEY SEEM TO WORK AND THEN ALL OF SUDDEN IT FEELS LIKE THE POWER ASSIST IS NOT WORKING AND I HAVE TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES HARDER TO STOP.I HAVE TOLD STEVENS CREEK DODGE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY SAY THE BRKES ARE WORKING OK.
NHTSA ODI #10003023
129,000 miles · Jan 16, 2003
Unknown Or Other
2001 DODGE DURANGO RT 2001. SCC *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*770851
NHTSA ODI #10006676
Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2003
Wheels
ON THREE OCCASIONS, CENTER CAPS ON FRONT SPORT RIMS HAVE POPPED OFF DURING DRIVING. HAVE HAD TO ORDER 3 DIFFERENT TIMES FROM DEALER FOR NEW ONES AND THEY STILL DENY THAT ANY OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. I PERSONALLY HAVE NOTICED OTHER RAM TRUCKS (EVEN ONE AT THE DEALERSHIP) WITH MISSING CENTER CAPS SO THIS …
Read full complaint
ON THREE OCCASIONS, CENTER CAPS ON FRONT SPORT RIMS HAVE POPPED OFF DURING DRIVING. HAVE HAD TO ORDER 3 DIFFERENT TIMES FROM DEALER FOR NEW ONES AND THEY STILL DENY THAT ANY OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. I PERSONALLY HAVE NOTICED OTHER RAM TRUCKS (EVEN ONE AT THE DEALERSHIP) WITH MISSING CENTER CAPS SO THIS MUST BE SOME KIND OF PROBLEM. ONLY HAPPENS TO FRONT TIRES BUT ALL WHEELS WHEN ROTATED TO FRONT. TS
NHTSA ODI #10000495
Mileage unknown · Nov 14, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN STARTING UP THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND WILL STAY ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
NHTSA ODI #8022780
Mileage unknown · Apr 26, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipment
CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF THE AIR CONDITIONING. THE PROBLEM WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS NEVER BEEN RESOLVED, EVEN AFTER FOUR ATTEMPTS. *JG
NHTSA ODI #565160
Mileage unknown · Feb 21, 2002
SteeringSuspension
THE DRIVER'S FRONT TIRE RUBS ON THE LOWER CONTROL ON A FULL LEFT TURN SCORING THE TIRE AND CREATING THE POSIBILITY OF A TIRE FAILURE WITH THE POSIBILITY OF DEATH OR INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND HAS NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. THE FIRST ATTEMPT BY CHRYSLER WAS TO REPLACE THE STEERING BOX WHICH DID NOT…
Read full complaint
THE DRIVER'S FRONT TIRE RUBS ON THE LOWER CONTROL ON A FULL LEFT TURN SCORING THE TIRE AND CREATING THE POSIBILITY OF A TIRE FAILURE WITH THE POSIBILITY OF DEATH OR INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND HAS NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. THE FIRST ATTEMPT BY CHRYSLER WAS TO REPLACE THE STEERING BOX WHICH DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. NEXT CHRYSLER ATTEMPTED TO CENTER THE STEERING, AND STILL DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. NEXT CHRYSLER IS GOING TO TRY SOME SHIMS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. IN THE MEANTIME WE HAVE 5 MORE TRUCKS EXACTLY LIKE THIS ONE THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #758448
Mileage unknown · Nov 19, 2001
Equipment
AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORTAOR FAILURE. 10/15 IN FOR "CLEAING" CLEAING AND 11/9 IN FOR CHANGE OF EVAPORTOR. STILL PRBLEM OF MOLD AND BAD SMELL ALONG WITH POWEDERY SUBSTANCE BLOWING FROM ALL VENTS STILL PERSITS. TOLD BY SEVERAL AC SPEICALILST IN THE AREA THAT DODGE HAS PROBELMS AND THAT MOLD IS THRUGHOUT MY 4 MONTH OLD VEHICLE A/C SY…
Read full complaint
AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORTAOR FAILURE. 10/15 IN FOR "CLEAING" CLEAING AND 11/9 IN FOR CHANGE OF EVAPORTOR. STILL PRBLEM OF MOLD AND BAD SMELL ALONG WITH POWEDERY SUBSTANCE BLOWING FROM ALL VENTS STILL PERSITS. TOLD BY SEVERAL AC SPEICALILST IN THE AREA THAT DODGE HAS PROBELMS AND THAT MOLD IS THRUGHOUT MY 4 MONTH OLD VEHICLE A/C SYSTEM. DODGE DENIES THIS. BUT STILL PROBLEMS PERSITS. DANGEROUS TO TURN ON WIR AND TO BREATH IN SMELL AND ODOR.*AK
NHTSA ODI #754678
Mileage unknown · Jul 11, 2001
Suspension
VEHICLE IS DRIVING ERRACTICALLY. IT GOES TO THE RIGHT, TOO FAR IF BARELY TURNING WHEEL. CONTACT DEALER, AND DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #892538
Official recalls
0
No recalls in this snapshot.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0
No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
2001 Dodge Dodge Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls | Skip That Year
Illustration