2001 Dodge Quad problems

General information about Dodge-Quad
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
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The Dodge Ram SRT-10 is a sport pickup truck produced by Dodge, based on the standard Ram 1500, with only 10,046 units built. It was introduced as a concept at the January 2002 North American International Auto Show, while the production model was introduced in 2003 as a 2004 model year.

Development

The Dodge Ram SRT was created by DaimlerChrysler's PVO (Performance Vehicle Operations) division, using Dodge Viper and Plymouth Prowler engineers. Extensive wind tunnel testing was used in styling the exterior of the Ram SRT-10. This is the second time that Dodge has put a Viper engine into a Ram pickup. At the 1996 Chicago Auto Show, Dodge introduced a concept Dodge Ram with a Viper Generation 2 engine, but it was not put into production. The Dodge Ram VTS was painted Banzai Blue with dual white skunk stripes, housed an 8.0 L (488 cid) V10, a six-speed Borg-Warner manual gearbox, and 17 in (432 mm) Viper GTS wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich 275/60-HR17 Comp T/A HR4 tires.

Overview

The SRT-10 featured a Chrysler 8.3 liter V10 that was first used in the third generation Viper. This engine produced 500 bhp (373 kW; 507 PS) at 5,600 rpm and 525 lb⋅ft (712 N⋅m) of torque at 4,200 rpm. The regular cab, with a total curb weight of 5,130 lb (2,327 kg), reached a top speed of 154 mph (248 km/h), and could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.9 seconds, whereas the Quad Cab, weighing 5,618 lb (2,548 kg), achieved 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.3 seconds and reached a top speed of 147 mph (237 km/h). The regular cab could complete the 1⁄4 mi (400 m) in 13.6 seconds at 106 mph (171 km/h), the Quad Cab in 13.7 seconds at 100 mph (161 km/h). The engine produced one horsepower for every 10.3 lbs of vehicle weight in the regular cab. The regular cab generated .86 g of grip on a 300 ft (91 m) skidpad, while the Quad Cab generated .83 g. The regular cab was rated by the EPA at 9 MPG city/15 highway, while the Quad Cab was rated at 9 city/12 MPG highway.

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Common 2001 Dodge Quad problems

Common Problems with the Dodge Dakota Quad 2001:

Coolant Leaks: Owners of 1994-2010 Dodge Ram 1500s, including the Dodge Dakota Quad 2001, have complained about their engine overheating due to coolant leaks. The leaks usually come from the water pump, thermostat gasket, and intake manifold gasket. The solution involves identifying and fixing the source of the leak to prevent engine overheating.

TIPM Issues: The Totally Integrated Power Module, or TIPM for short, can be a problem in many modern RAM pickups. When the module malfunctions, it may cause several electrical issues like airbags not deploying, faulty A/C systems, coolant fans may stop operating, power windows will stop working, and more. The solution involves diagnosing and fixing the TIPM issues to prevent potential safety risks.

Body Structure Issues: Frustrated owners have many complaints about the RAM 1500s body structure problems, including faulty lock mechanisms, defective paint job, rust buildup, and bumper holes drilled too large. These issues can be resolved by addressing the specific problem areas in the vehicle's body structure.

Defective TRW Crash Sensors: Airbag control units (ACUs) in certain RAM 1500 trucks, including the Dodge Dakota Quad 2001, may be affected by electric overstress, potentially disabling the airbag deployment. This issue is a significant safety risk, and it was mostly reported on the fourth generation of RAM 1500.

Oil Sludge: Several Dodge vehicles, including the RAM 1500, have reported oil sludge problems. The 2.7L engine in these vehicles had a problem with thick, oily sludge that clogged the passageways in the cylinder block. If left unattended, this problem may cause engine failure.

Transmission Solenoid Issues: The Dodge Dakota Quad 2001 can experience transmission solenoid problems, specifically the TCC Transmission Solenoid. This issue can cause the truck to get stuck in first gear and not shift smoothly, especially from first to second gear. The solution involves diagnosing and addressing the transmission solenoid issues to ensure smooth shifting.

Fuel Efficiency: The base 5.7-liter engine in the Dodge Dakota Quad 2001 has a poor power-to-MPG ratio, which may not be sufficient for heavy towing tasks. Consumers have reported this issue, indicating a need for better fuel efficiency in the vehicle's engine.

What is the difference between a 2001 Dodge Ram Club Cab and quad cab?

A club cab (trademark) refers to a Dodge truck cab that has front and back seats but only two doors. A quad cab (trademark) refers to a Dodge truck cab that has front and rear seats but has four doors, two that open normally and two that open backwards.

What is Quad vs Crew RAM?

The "Crew Cab" term is used by the Ram as well as many other manufacturers, while the Quad Cab is only used by Ram. In comparison, the Crew Cab Ram truck will offer you a slightly smaller cargo bed with more interior seating when compared to the Quad Cab.

What years are 4th gen dodges?

Dodge Ram - 4th Gen (2009 to 2018)

Starting in 2010, Dodge separated the Ram into its own brand, but the model continued to be a range of light, medium, and heavy duty pickup trucks. Regular, quad, and crew cabs were offered, as well as chassis cab variants, which were available in rear or four wheel drive.

Does Dodge still make a quad cab?

Two cab configurations are available: quad cab or crew cab. Both include four doors and a back seat, but the quad cab has less rear legroom.

2001 Dodge Quad car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Dodge Quad problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Suspension problems
Steering problems
Service brakes problems
Unknown or other problems
Electronic stability control (esc) problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2001 Dodge Quad vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2001 Dodge Quad complaints

The NHTSA has received 8 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2001 Dodge Quad.

2015-08-20

STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2014-05-23
VIN: 3B77HC13Y11
Components: STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
Summary: REPLACED ALL SENSORS, SPARK PLUG AND WIRES, ROTOR AND CAP, VACUUM HOSES, POWERTRAIN RELAYS, AND ALL PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH AUTOMATIC POWERTRAIN SHUTDOWN REVEALING NO ENGINE CODES. RANDOM STALLS AT ANY SPEED INCLUDING FREEWAY. DEALER PROVIDES NO SOLUTION BECAUSE OF RANDOM EVENTS ONLY. IT IS MY SUSPICION THAT THE AIRBAGS DON'T WORK WHEN THE POWERTRAIN CURRENT IS SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY?

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2008-10-01

STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2008-08-07
VIN: 1B7HC13Y01J
Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
Summary: SLIGHT NOISE FROM FRONT END, THEN SILENCE, THEN DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY BUCKLED FORCING US TO CROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC, LUCKILY, HITTING NO-ONE. THE RIM WAS SHEERED INTO STRIPS OF RIBBON WHEN IT COLLAPSED INTO THE CALIPER. NEEDS A NEW WHEEL, NEW BRAKE, CALIPER, DISC BRAKE ROTOR, FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB, FRONT LEFT STEERING KNUCKLE, UPPER CONTROL ARM, LOWER CONTROL ARM. FRONT UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS, PLUS FRONT END ALIGNMENT TOTALING $2792.90 AND WE HAD JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN JAN. OF 2008. WE HAVE FRIENDS THAT HAVE THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL DODGE AS WE DO AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THEM. WE ARE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS. SINCERELY, SUSAN SHUMWAY *TR

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2007-09-05

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2007-09-05
VIN: 3B7HC13Y11G
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE QUAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND PIECES OF PLASTIC ARE FALLING INTO THE COMPARTMENTS AND SHORTENING OUT THE ELECTRICAL WIRES. THIS IS THE SECOND VEHICLE HE HAS OWNED IN WHICH THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED. THE FIRST VEHICLE COST $1,000 TO REPAIR. THE DODGE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE FAILURE ON THEIR VEHICLES, BUT WILL NOT REPAIR HIS VEHICLE FOR FREE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

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2006-04-21

TIRES PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2006-03-26
Crash: 1
VIN: 3B7HC13Y31G
Components: TIRES
Summary: THE RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD OF THE BF GOODRICH RADIAL LONG TRAIL TIRE SEPARATED AND RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, 2001 DODGE QUAD CAB PICKUP. *NM THE SEPARATION RESULTED IN $2000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE.

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2005-03-02

SUSPENSION PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2005-03-01
VIN: 1B7662AN11S
Components: SUSPENSION
Summary: RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE BALL JOINTS ON THE CONSUMER'S 2001 DODGE DAKOTA WERE RECALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HAVE THE PARTS REPLACED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED AT A DODGE DEALER. *NM *NM

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2004-09-14

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2004-08-06
Number Of Injuries: 1
Crash: 1
VIN: 3B7HC132916
Components: AIR BAGS
Summary: THE CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *SC *JB

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2003-02-14

SUSPENSION PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2003-02-12
VIN: 1M9ZH16236P
Components: SUSPENSION
Summary: THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

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2003-01-24

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2001-03-12
VIN: 1B7GG2AX71S
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Summary: WHEN I GOT THE TRUCK FROM NEW THE ENGINE PINGED WHEN I WENT UP HILL THE BARRINGS RAPPED BAD WENT TO DEALER THY SAID DODGE HAS NO UP DATES HAD IT BACK THREE TIMES BEFOR 11000 MILES TRUCK FALLS UNDER LEMON LAW AND DEALER WONT FIX TRUCK .AND AC GUIT WHILE UNDER WARRINTY DEALER SAID IF OUT OF WARRINTY THEYED STILL FIX IT ,WHEN IT GUIT IT WAS OUT OF WARRINTY SO DEALER SAID I HAD TO PAY 128.00 DOLLARS TO PUT ON A MACHINE TO SEE WHATS WRONG I SHOULD NOT PAY TO DO THIS THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD STILL BE FIXED BECAUSE IT HAPPENED WHILE UNDER WARRINTY .AND ELECTRIC WINDOWS QUIT ,AND WHEN I GOT THE TRUCK NEW THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS QUIT AND THE BACKUP LIGHTS QUIT BUT THY FIXED THE WIPERS AND BACKUP LIGHTS.ENGINE WENT BARRINGS RAP AND I DONT HAVE OIL PRESSURE . HAD PROBLEMS WITH OIL PRESSURE BEFOR WHILE UNDER WARRINTY REPLACED SENCER OIL PRESSURE ALWAYS WENT FROM 3\4 TO1\4 THY SAID IT WILL RUN LIKE THAT.

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Additional sources

More sources of information about 2001 Dodge Quad problems:

Common 2001 dodge ram 1500 problems? | For A Bodies Only ...

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Nov 11, 2011 ... my friend is looking for a winter truck and found a 2001 dodge ram 1500, 4x4 318 engine, he didn't specify but id assume its an auto.

Reliability and Common issues? | DodgeTalk Forum

https://www.dodgetalk.com/threads/reliability-and-common-issues.349790/

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Q&A: Common Problems with 2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 Engine

https://www.justanswer.com/dodge/ecaxx-2001-dodge-dakota-crew-cab-3-9-v6-starting-problems.html

Jun 3, 2020 ... 2001 dodge Dakota, crew cab, 3.9 V6, starting problems, also when it runs it dies, saw a similar type problem indicating - Answered by a ...