2001 Dodge Ram Reviews

Water pump at 79k miles.

Extremely mild oxidization beginning on passenger side bed rail (Notorious for this generation).

This vehicle is excellent. It has plenty of power around town, and cruises well on the freeway.

Uphill the transmission sometime won't take a hint and down shift, but this can be alleviated by a quick blip of the overdrive switch.

Engine blown at 50,000+ miles after above recommended maintenance.

5-star techs repeatedly found sludge to tar type oil.

I questioned them over and over as to the cause. first they said oil wasn't changed enough. I proved differently. then it was the low grade oil I used. valvoline? they continued patch work. this took place over 2 years. finally after the last repair oil pressure dropped. and engine blew.

Transmission failed at 36,600 miles.

This truck is used ver lightly and has never towed a thing. only 38,000 miles in over 5 years of ownership. At 36,600 miles the transmission failed and had to be rebuilt. Conveniently only 600 miles after the warranty expired. A transmission should NEVER fail at 36,600 miles. The dealer was able to work with me though and do a $2000 repair for only $225. Dealer has always been great, but not sure about the build quality. We'll see how it hold up for the next 36,000 miles.

Computer controller for transmission was replaced under warranty. Oxygen sensor was replaced, cost $300.

This is my first pick-up. Transmission controller took 2 visits to properly diagnose. The dealer took care of me and actually replaced controller after warranty had expired. When Oxygen sensor went bad the truck would still run so I could get it in for service. I am very pleased with the quality of this truck. I have had no other problems. One $300 repair in 90k miles is acceptable to me. I got 60,000 miles out of the Michelin tires and put the same back on. I have not done anything other than routine fluid changes. I'm still on original brakes even. No pulsation from brake pedal. I have pulled 8,500lbs of boat on flat terrain with no problems. Filled the bed with oak and dirt, it just doesn't care. This truck has been great!

Won't run on unleaded fuel, must use mid grade.

Struts have been replaced twice, although the vehicle has 103,000 miles on it.

This car has never left me stranded.

The drive train could use some work, but nothing that causes danger while driveing.

The interior on the car is comfortable.

Have had some air conditioning problems.

The transmission went at 7500 miles. It actually started to slip at around 5000 miles, but wasn't diagnosed until it went in for service. Dodge is known for their poor transmissions.

Frequent electrical problems. Interior lights keep burning out.

Front-end suspension replaced at 19000 miles. Vehicle was never in any accidents or taken off road.

Air condition compressor occasionally fails to turn on. This problem is intermediate and difficult to prove. But when it's 90 degrees outside and the A/C doesn't work you'll know it!

This is actually a work vehicle I'm reporting on thankfully. The vehicle isn't run that hard and is maintained to factory specifications.

The truck has decent power for a V6 powered full-sized pickup. However 2 wheel drive trucks always seem to have a little more pep than their 4X4 counterparts.

The bench seat is actually relatively comfortable. However the interior seems to be made out of cheap material.

The truck sustained major body damage during recreational four wheel driving.

Despite undergoing many modifications, I am assured of the truck's overall quality as a stock vehicle.

Nothing.

A minor squeak in the rear of the bed at 7,000 miles.

My first truck ever, I didn't know what to expect from a truck.

The new Dodge Ram has excellent body styling, pulling power, and interior comfort.

Except for a minor squeak from the rear of the bed when the body torques - I have no complaints and wouldn't hesitate to buy this same vehicle if I had the option to do it all over.