The 2001 Dodge Ram Van has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 576,418 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN07V5550002007-12-04576,418 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED (OR IN THE "LOCK" POSITION). THIS CAN ALSO ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED…
Consequence
EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARSHIFT BLOCKER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
3fires
STEERING
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2
2fires
POWER TRAIN
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
TIRES:VALVE
2
AIR BAGS
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
1
Total complaints40
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram van. When the vehicle was started, a loud abnormal noise was detected coming from the vehicle. The contact unplugged the battery and the noise stopped. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the anti-brake system…”
“Takata recall”
“2001 dodge ram van 1500 has major frame rot on passenger side front frame going to bumper. To repair it would be costly and we can't afford another vehicle and a mechanic told me if it breaks we will lose steering control. I have seen the same on other ram vans also. Why isn't there a recall or…”
“I have found multiple recalls on the same make, model, year that address issues all affecting my vehicle yet they do not show on a vin search of open recalls. Most of these recalls affect brakes both in increased longevity in stopping and leaking at the rear axle, headlights in terms of federal…”
“I have found multiple recalls on the same make, model, year that address issues all affecting my vehicle yet they do not show on a vin search of open recalls. Most of these recalls affect brakes both in increased longevity in stopping and leaking at the rear axle, headlights in terms of federal…”
“I have found multiple recalls on the same make, model, year that address issues all affecting my vehicle yet they do not show on a vin search of open recalls. Most of these recalls affect brakes both in increased longevity in stopping and leaking at the rear axle, headlights in terms of federal…”
“Difficult to get the gearshift out of park. A recall has been done on the ignition/parkshift interlock for an issue "the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperative.". The dealership service technician said that the part that has failed is not the same as the part that was replaced…”
“Difficult to get the gearshift out of park. A recall has been done on the ignition/parkshift interlock for an issue "the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperative.". The dealership service technician said that the part that has failed is not the same as the part that was replaced…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE02082 Opened 2002-11-06 · closed 2003-04-23
SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS.…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Dodge Ram Van as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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