2001 Unknown Unknown problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting:headlights (6) · Tires:tread/Belt (5) · Tires (4)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2008-09-17 · Tires · 🔥 fire“i experienced two sidewall tire failures on my tow dolly which had nanco tires. one of the failures resulted in damage to my tow dolly and destruction of the wheel the tire was mounted on, and a grass fire on the expressway. these failures required replacement of both tires and one wheel after the second tire failed. i am concerned because wants t…”
2008-01-10 · Structure“2001 dodge ram extended cab 1500 magnum 5.9l engine. dash severely cracked/falling apart. thin brittle plastic, not normal wear and tear. is common to 2nd gen 01 rams. news story on problem at : http://www.local6.com/money/13227601/detail.html is a safety factor. *tr…”
2007-11-20 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch“the multifunction switch must be pinched or bad in my monte, my turn signals only work when they want, my windows, radio, and four ways only work when they want too. i have owned a chevy since i started driving 20 plus years ago and i have never had anything like this happen it is very dangerous and i cannot afford to buy a new one, therefore i hav…”
2006-11-30 · Tires:sidewall“i suffered a flat tire as a result of the defective tire. when i took it to be repaired, the repair person said that i was lucky to be alive because i could have had a blow out on the highway. the other two tires were also coming apart at the sidewalls. all of them were split and the rubber was coming off. i am thankful that i did not have a bl…”
2006-11-15 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 💥 crash“deer ran out in front of me and i applied my brakes. brakes released on my vehicle causing me to hit the deer. i had asked about this problem before to the manufacturer when i noticed it done this. they said there was no recall and that there was no problem with the brakes. i took there word on this because i had just got the truck a few months…”
2006-10-12 · Tires:valve · 5,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated the valve stems on all five tires of the t.u.f. industries trailer were disintegrating so badly, that the caps peeled off when the contact attempted to check the air pressure. neither the trailer nor the tires were seen by a dealer. updated 10/31/2006 - all 5 valve stems were cracked 360 degrees around the stem. the depth…”
2006-08-03 · Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner · 52,000 mi“i have been told by my bmw certified mechanic , that my x5, 4.4 has many electrical issues , the air conditioner cuts on and off at high speeds at its own will, i am having issues with my electrical, hazard lights , they just quit working , i have problems, with my display , as well, as the other gentleman, i have problems with my inter-locking sys…”
2006-06-05 · Tires“returning home to slidell, la from little rock arkansas due to hurricane katrina evacuation when left rear tire on a 2001 sport trail tandem axle boat trailer failed. speed 55 mph, tire (carlisle usa trail st205/75d14, dot uukc acc3001) had a blow out just before louisiana state line. boat trailer has a 2001 sea ox 223f boat- dry, no rigging or e…”
2006-03-10 · Electrical System“from: dave pierson not exactly a 'complaint', however, suggest it is worthy of thought. comments: observed on my saturn sl 1. not discussed with saturn. not known if occurs in other vehicles,or models, or makers. specifcally: 'ignition switch' (key) has: lock acc run start in that order. in acc, key is removable, …”
2006-02-09 · Equipment“i purchased a 2001 kieferbuilt eagle xla. i used the trailer twice. the second time my horse was loaded in the rear stall. i was driving 15 mph through a subdivision when the rear door failed and my horse was ejected onto the road. he suffered severe burns on his knees, fetlocks and stifles. he was raw to the carpus, and the rear extensor tendons w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.