2001 Dodge RAM 3500 Structure Problems

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

23Structure complaints

17.7%Of all 130 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

STRUCTURE23 · 17.7%

STEERING11 · 8.5%

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL8 · 6.2%

AIR BAGS6 · 4.6%

SUSPENSION:FRONT6 · 4.6%

Share of the 130 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE PLASTIC WAS WARPED AND CAVED…”NHTSA complaint 10604523 — filed 06/19/2014

“APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE IS NOT ACCURATE. THE VEHICLE STARTED WITH TWO LENGTHWISE CRACKS YEARS AGO FROM WINDSHIELD TOWARDS DRIVER AND PASSENGER. WITHIN THE PAST TWO…”NHTSA complaint 10472962 — filed 08/29/2012

“THE ENTIRE DASH PANEL STARTED FALLING APART IN 2006 ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM. PARTS STARTED FALLING DOWN INSIDE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE DASH…”NHTSA complaint 10435965 — filed 11/15/2011

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Structure complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 have structure problems?

Structure is the most-reported problem area on the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500: 23 of 130 complaints on file (17.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 have in total?

130 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 19 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.