Dodge RAM 2500
2001–2005 only
2001–2005 Dodge RAM 2500 models have 1,654 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column, typically surfacing around 109,500 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2001–2005 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge RAM 2500 report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2001–2005 only
Median onset: 109,500 miles. 1.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.
Median onset: 130,000 miles. 5.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 97,700 miles. 4.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 99,592 miles. 1.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.
Median onset: 85,000 miles. 2.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.
Median onset: 87,080 miles. 1.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 128,300 miles.
Median onset: 120,000 miles.
Typical repair: $150–$460 nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2001–2005 model years. See the full Dodge RAM 2500 report for every year and full specs/safety data.