Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Structure (17.7% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Structure complaints here are 3.8× the median for that category across the 1175 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 23 · 17.7% | Investigation closed | PE08047 |
| Steering | 11 · 8.5% | No official action | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 8 · 6.2% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 6 · 4.6% | Recalled | Recall 01V153000 |
| Suspension:front | 6 · 4.6% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 6 · 4.6% | Investigation closed | PE08047 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 130 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 01V153000 · 2001 · reported 05/08/2001
WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“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 · STRUCTURE
“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 · STRUCTURE
“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 · STRUCTURE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Structure issues are the most-reported category, cited in 23 of 130 NHTSA complaints (17.7%), followed by steering (11), fuel system, diesel (8), air bags (6). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
130 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 19 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 01V153000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
