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#BS-2001-DODRAM-179B

2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab

Based on reports from 138 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
138
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
16
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 138 complaints, 7 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the StructureHIGH

52 owners reported structure issues — failures commonly reported around 57K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

26
0–30K
34
30–60K
25
60–90K
10
90–120K
12
120–150K
5
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (34 reports) • Median: 57K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure (52 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Structure52 (38%)
Other15 (11%)
Steering6 (4%)
Electrical6 (4%)
Brakes6 (4%)
Suspension:front5 (4%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission4 (3%)
Air Bags:frontal3 (2%)

2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 38% of all reports filed for the 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, with 52 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 57,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 57K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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18
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12
06
22
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12
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15
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16

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab. Recent trend: stable.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 138 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab is related to the structure, with 52 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab reliable?
The 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab has 138 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Dodge Ram Quad Cab problems start?
Based on 112 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 57,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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