4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,000 miles

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problem #11

Dec 252016

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Takata recall

- Oak Park, IL, USA

problem #10

Oct 202016

Ram Van 1500

  • 0 miles
2001 Dodge Ram van 1500 has major frame rot on passenger side front frame going to bumper. To repair it would be costly and we can't afford another vehicle and a mechanic told me if it breaks we will lose steering control. I have seen the same on other Ram vans also. Why isn't there a recall or fix for this problem. The van has 169,000 miles and is a conversion van.

- Cliffwood Beach, NJ, USA

problem #9

Jun 122001

Ram Van 1500 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
I purchased brand new, a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 quad cab truck. The trucks dash has so many cracks in it, that they now have ran into each other and large areas have fallen out. This is a manufacturing defect that Dodge refuses to do anything about. These cracks have been in my dash for years. It is not heat related because I purchased the truck in Washington state and was there for several years before coming to California. This is an electrical hazard and a flying object hazard, should I hit someone or they hit me and pieces start flying from the dashboard. This is a nation wide problem with the dashes from Dodge, it's time they do something about it. These cracks have gotten worse and worse over the years.

- Plumas Lake, CA, USA

problem #8

Feb 202008

Ram Van 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
Chrysler recall G28 on my van was never done. Dealer says it was completed on 02/20/2008 which couldn't have happened since vehicle is off road between Dec. & April 01, every year since I purchased vehicle on 03/31/2001. I feel that I should have this service done without charge but dealer won't do it. Further more I would like to know why this vehicle was considered repaired when I know I never received recall notice or had it repaired.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #7

Mar 192008

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
2001 Dodge Ram with a cracked dashboard. Consumer states that the dashboard is cracked from front to back. He would like to know if there is a recall for this problem.

- Frankfort, KY, USA

problem #6

Feb 122008

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • 40,000 miles
2001 Dodge Ram dashboard cracking and falling in. Consumer states that the dashboard cracked and actual chunks fell inside. Dealer told her they would not correct the problem because it was cosmetic not a safety problem.

- Mount Hope, WV, USA

problem #5

Nov 012006

Ram Van 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram. The dashboard is falling inside of the instrument panel. The failure began as cracks spreading across the entire dashboard. The failure has produced visible wires. The contact stated that the instrument panel was still visible. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 120,000.

- Munfordville , KY, USA

problem #4

Jan 152006

Ram Van 1500 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the dashboard has several cracks that extend from the windshield to the end of the dashboard. The dashboard has not been replaced. The manufacturer stated that there has not been a recall. The VIN and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage is 42,000 and failure mileage was 40,000.

- Deland, FL, USA

problem #3

Feb 152003

Ram Van 1500

  • Manual transmission
  • 48,000 miles
Dealer couldn\\'t diagnose fuel pump problem. Kept reprogramming computer until total engine failure @ 30,000 km. 10 month fight for engine. 6 weeks to replace in shop. Electrical problems still exist since new. Truck has 77,000 km now. It is totally incapable of towing rv, what truck was bought for. Max fuel mileage empty is 10 mpg, 4 loaded. Excessive smoke. All symptoms verified by outside sources, and Dodge states the problem is with me. Am a former diesel mech, and trucker. Dodge refuses outside diagnosis including cummins. This truck has over 18 months of downtime. Just got truck from dealer today again, was told 2 weeks ago that this engine is toasted, then all of a sudden dealer says nothing is wrong with engine. They didn\\'t even have the courtesy to return phone calls or even to call for me to pick up the truck. Dodge will not even accept fuel logs. Have spent in excess of $20,000 out of pocket to keep this bucket going, for things that should have been warranty and outside diagnosis. Am setting up lawsuit now, as I cannot use this vehicle. It has even failed gov\\'t emmision test. Who cares? thanks

- Sherwood Park, UN, USA

problem #2

Jun 052002

Ram Van 1500

  • 25,000 miles
2001 Dodge Ram. *****dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis***764104

- Belle Chasse, LA, USA

problem #1

Feb 032003

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Consumer received a recall notice, however the dealer stated the parts were not available. (recall was not stated)

- Locust Grove, OK, USA