Dodge RAM 3500
2001–2005 only
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
What breaks, and when — 2001–2005 only
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.
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.
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.
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.
Median onset: 100,468 miles.
Median onset: 98,750 miles. 5.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 123,000 miles.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.
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.