2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Structure Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE · data through 07/12/2026

145Structure complaints

31%Of all 468 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE145 · 31%

STEERING39 · 8.3%

Unspecified / other33 · 7.1%

STRUCTURE:BODY29 · 6.2%

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION16 · 3.4%

Share of the 468 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 overview page.

What owners report

“ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO THE DASH ON MY 2001 DODGE 2500 PICK UP SPLIT APART OVER THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT, THEN…”NHTSA complaint 10086241 — filed 08/05/2004

“THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM 2500 PICKUP IS CRACKED FROM THE PASSENGER AIR BAG TO THE NUT SHOWING AT THE FRONT OF THE…”NHTSA complaint 10043637 — filed 10/27/2003

“I HAVE A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500 WITH THE CUMMINS DIESEL. SINCE THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF OF THE LOT IT HAS HAD STEERING…”NHTSA complaint 10010349 — filed 03/12/2003

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Structure complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 have structure problems?

Structure is the most-reported problem area on the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500: 145 of 468 complaints on file (31%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 have in total?

468 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.