Dodge RAM VAN 2500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
59,894 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 to 2001 model years. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 4 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 2 | 50.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 25.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 25.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly | 1 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Steering: 1; Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing: 1; Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber: 1; Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10065997 · 2004-04-12 (April 12, 2004)
VAN STEERING IS UNSTABLE (WANDERS) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (>60 MPH) WHEN CHANGING LANES OR PASSING LARGE TRUCKS WITH WEIGHT (TWO ADULTS) IN REAR SEAT/BACK OF REAR AXLE. UNABLE TO FULLY UTILIZED VEHICLE BECAUSE OF WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS CAUSED BY IMPROPER REAR SUSPENSION. DID NOT BECOME AWARE OF TSB THAT WOULD HAVE CORRECTED PROBLEM UNTIL VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY IN FEB. 2004. NEVER NOTIFIED BY CHRYSLER OR BY DEALER SERVICE CENTER DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE VISITS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10065997 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10668077 · 2014-12-23 (December 23, 2014)
FRONT STEERING COMPONENT RUSTED OFF THE FRAME. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 64,871 miles reported. Look up ODI 10668077 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010658 · 2003-03-18 (March 18, 2003)
IN APRIL '02, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE 2500 VAN BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE IN THE FRONT WHEELS. THERE WAS ALSO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE HE FOUND THE WHEEL WAS COMING OFF BECAUSE THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DISINTEGRATED AND NO GREASE WAS THERE. SOME PARTS OF BRAKING SYSTEM WERE ALSO DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. AT OUR INSISTENCE, THE OTHER SIDE WAS CHECKED WHICH ALSO NEEDED NEW BEARINGS. THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE INSPECTED AND GREASED ACCORDING TO THE MANUF…
Owner-reported narrative. 54,917 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010658 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 |
2001: 0
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 0 | Not available |
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
4 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 125.0%ODI 10026883CONSUMER INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40-45MPH AND NEITHER THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*AK |
| Steering | 125.0%ODI 10668077 · 64,871 miFRONT STEERING COMPONENT RUSTED OFF THE FRAME. *TR |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 125.0%ODI 10010658 · 54,917 miIN APRIL '02, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE 2500 VAN BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE IN THE FRONT WHEELS. THERE WAS ALSO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE HE FOUND THE WHEEL WAS COMING OFF BECAUSE THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DISINTEGRATED AND NO GREASE WAS THERE. SOME PARTS OF BRAKING SYSTEM WERE ALSO DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. AT OUR INSISTENCE, THE OTHER SIDE WAS CHECKED WHICH ALSO NEEDED NEW BEARINGS. THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE INSPECTED AND GREASED ACCORDING TO THE MANUF… |
| Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber | 125.0%ODI 10065997VAN STEERING IS UNSTABLE (WANDERS) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (>60 MPH) WHEN CHANGING LANES OR PASSING LARGE TRUCKS WITH WEIGHT (TWO ADULTS) IN REAR SEAT/BACK OF REAR AXLE. UNABLE TO FULLY UTILIZED VEHICLE BECAUSE OF WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS CAUSED BY IMPROPER REAR SUSPENSION. DID NOT BECOME AWARE OF TSB THAT WOULD HAVE CORRECTED PROBLEM UNTIL VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY IN FEB. 2004. NEVER NOTIFIED BY CHRYSLER OR BY DEALER SERVICE CENTER DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE VISITS.*AK |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly | 125.0%ODI 10065997VAN STEERING IS UNSTABLE (WANDERS) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (>60 MPH) WHEN CHANGING LANES OR PASSING LARGE TRUCKS WITH WEIGHT (TWO ADULTS) IN REAR SEAT/BACK OF REAR AXLE. UNABLE TO FULLY UTILIZED VEHICLE BECAUSE OF WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS CAUSED BY IMPROPER REAR SUSPENSION. DID NOT BECOME AWARE OF TSB THAT WOULD HAVE CORRECTED PROBLEM UNTIL VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY IN FEB. 2004. NEVER NOTIFIED BY CHRYSLER OR BY DEALER SERVICE CENTER DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE VISITS.*AK |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Too few reports for a range | 64,871 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10668077 · 64,871 miFRONT STEERING COMPONENT RUSTED OFF THE FRAME. *TR |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | Too few reports for a range | 54,917 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10010658 · 54,917 miIN APRIL '02, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE 2500 VAN BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE IN THE FRONT WHEELS. THERE WAS ALSO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE HE FOUND THE WHEEL WAS COMING OFF BECAUSE THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DISINTEGRATED AND NO GREASE WAS THERE. SOME PARTS OF BRAKING SYSTEM WERE ALSO DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. AT OUR INSISTENCE, THE OTHER SIDE WAS CHECKED WHICH ALSO NEEDED NEW BEARINGS. THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE INSPECTED AND GREASED ACCORDING TO THE MANUF… |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2001: 2 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Air Bags:Frontal | Steering | Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber | Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1ODI 10065997VAN STEERING IS UNSTABLE (WANDERS) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (>60 MPH) WHEN CHANGING LANES OR PASSING LARGE TRUCKS WITH WEIGHT (TWO ADULTS) IN REAR SEAT/BACK OF REAR AXLE. UNABLE TO FULLY UTILIZED VEHICLE BECAUSE OF WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS CAUSED BY IMPROPER REAR SUSPENSION. DID NOT BECOME AWARE OF TSB THAT WOULD HAVE CORRECTED PROBLEM UNTIL VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY IN FEB. 2004. NEVER NOTIFIED BY CHRYSLER OR BY DEALER SERVICE CENTER DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE VISITS.*AK |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10065997VAN STEERING IS UNSTABLE (WANDERS) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (>60 MPH) WHEN CHANGING LANES OR PASSING LARGE TRUCKS WITH WEIGHT (TWO ADULTS) IN REAR SEAT/BACK OF REAR AXLE. UNABLE TO FULLY UTILIZED VEHICLE BECAUSE OF WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS CAUSED BY IMPROPER REAR SUSPENSION. DID NOT BECOME AWARE OF TSB THAT WOULD HAVE CORRECTED PROBLEM UNTIL VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY IN FEB. 2004. NEVER NOTIFIED BY CHRYSLER OR BY DEALER SERVICE CENTER DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE VISITS.*AK | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.