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Dodge RAM 3500

2001–2005 only

540 classified complaints 4 recalls

2001–2005 Dodge RAM 3500 models have 540 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 104,500 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 3500 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1996–2000

2001–2005

2006–2010

2011–2012

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2001–2005 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 146 complaints

Median onset: 104,500 miles. 3.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 105 complaints

Median onset: 110,000 miles. 2.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 87 complaints

Median onset: 89,500 miles. 2.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 28 complaints

Median onset: 83,550 miles. 7.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 21 complaints

Median onset: 100,468 miles.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 17 complaints

Median onset: 98,750 miles. 5.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 13 complaints

Median onset: 123,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 11 complaints

Median onset: 84,250 miles.

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 3500 report for every year and full specs/safety data.