Dodge Ram 1500

Name: 2001 Dodge Ram 1500
Brand: Dodge

RECALL ALERT: There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

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RECALL ALERT: There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

First Take

This once-novel pickup is seriously outclassed by newer trucks from Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota. The powertrain is slow, thirsty, and inefficient. Handling is ponderous and cumbersome, braking is marginal, and the ride is mediocre. The front seats are adequately comfortable. An available four-door Quad-Cab version greatly improves access to the space behind the front seat, though even regular-cab models have generous storage room up front and behind the reclining seatbacks.

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2001 Full-sized pickup trucks Ratings

2001 Dodge Ram 1500

$3,325 - $5,825

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$3,325 - $7,275

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$3,375 - $6,175

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$4,625 - $7,625

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$3,325 - $10,100

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$3,375 - $6,950

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$4,225 - $5,800

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Features & Specs

extended cab

regular cab

3 front, 3 rear

4WD, Rear

3.9-liter V6 (175 hp)
5.2-liter V8 (230 hp)
5.9-liter V8 (245 hp)

5-speed manual
4-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History

2009-

Current Generation

The 2009 redesign brought the Ram up-to-date with a coil-spring rear suspension, which improved ride and handling significantly. This made the pickup fully competitive in the marketplace. Fuel economy for the 5.7-liter V8 was improved and cabin quiet approached that of a luxury car's. If towing is important to you, be aware that models with the 20-inch wheel option sacrifice 1,000 pounds of rated capacity. Ram became a separate brand in 2011.

2002-2008

2002 Redesign Year

The Ram's aggressive styling, spacious cabin and voluminous cargo bed are pluses; but ponderous handling, poor fuel economy, and subpar braking limit this big pickup's appeal. Engines include a hopelessly overmatched V6, two V8s, and from 2004 to 2006 a powerful V10. The popular 4.7-liter V8 is weak and thirsty. A powerful 5.7-liter Hemi V8 was offered beginning in 2003. A longer-cab four-door debuted in 2006. After Dodge reworked the suspension system for 2006, our tested 2007 model had a better ride than previous models.

1995-2001

1995 Redesign Year

The Ram's cabin is roomy and the cargo bed voluminous, but ponderous handling, poor fuel economy, and subpar braking performance limit this big pickup's appeal. Engines include a hopelessly overmatched V6, an inline-6 turbodiesel, two V8s, and a powerful V10. The popular 5.2-liter V8 is weak and thirsty. A new-for-1998 four-door Quad Cab model brought improved rear access.