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Definitely a decent truck
cdizzie, 04/27/2011
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 2WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I had my 01 RAM passed down to me a few years ago when my grandfather had gotten the new 2010 F150. It was a great truck and has been through a lot over the years. However it also had over $2000 of work done to it to keep it running. Rebuilt transmission, replaced rotors, brakes, tires, all kinds of pumps and wire, plus all kinds of stuff I can't even remember. But nothing you wouldn't expect from a Dodge truck, especially at 10 years old. All-in-all, it was a good truck, and really sturdy. The V6 Magnum wasn't too powerful, but it lasted the life of the truck and still pushes to this day, at 140,000 miles. If only the fuel economy didn't suck.
I'd rather walk!
Redtek, 06/04/2005
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 4WD LB (5.2L 8cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
This is the worst vehicle I have ever owned. It gets worse fuel mileage than my 81 Chevy 4x4 with 4.10 gears and a carb! So much for 20 years of progress. The 5.2 motor is so gutless, overdrive is useless. This truck has 45000 miles on it and I have replaced the oil pump TWICE! The transmission has never shifted right, and four different Dodge dealers have been unable to find the problem. It backfires through the intake for no reason any dealer can find, and both top ball joints have gone bad. As soon as I can trade this sucker in and not risk financial ruin, it will be gone. If someone gave me a choice between another Dodge Ram and a blind mule, I would take the blind mule.
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dodge lemon, 03/31/2002
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 2WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
on 2nd trany, had a plug mis firing and the air intake gasket need to be replace and all this at 7,000 miles i have always loved dodge but i guess they are going down hill
10 Years of Great Service
Kurt, 08/24/2015
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab WS 2WD LB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle 10 years ago (8/05) and it has given me great service. The only repairs I have done are ones I would expect to do (alternator, master cylinder, water pump, ball joints, shocks, brake lines). I have heard about problems with cracks in the dash. Mine only started cracking 2 years ago, but is getting bad. Overall I can't believe that I have had a vehicle for 10 years and had no major problems. It currently has 97,000 miles at 14 years. I know that the next vehicle I get won't give me the service this one has, and that makes it hard to part with, even though I need to due to lifestyle changes.
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Solid American Truck
epfeifer, 11/25/2017
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 2WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've had this truck for several years now and so far it runs like a champ. It does have cheap plastic. I've never seen one with a perfect dashboard, though they do make dash caps. The transmission is the worst thing about this truck. Mileage is 184k and it does have the original transmission, but it doesn't like to shift gears quickly (almost have to floor it for it to downshift and left almost completely off the accelerator for it to shift up). Gas milage is 14/15 around town and 17-18 on the freeway.
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love this truck
chaseprusia, 03/24/2009
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab WS 2WD LB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
great truck pull alot with it on the farm around 15 mpg out of big v8 not bad
I love this truck
John H, 09/26/2010
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought mine used 3 years ago with 70k, now she has 90k. I've had to replace the power steering pump and rear bumper -- rust is an issue with these trucks. Other than that, she starts up and runs like a charm. I have a 7.5' Western plow and she plows like a champ.
Truck minded
tdb, 11/07/2010
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 4WD LB (5.2L 8cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
116,000 miles. Great truck. Work, hunting, fishing. Etc. Great interior, lots of room. Dash problems? No. The 5.2 lacks some power on highway (5 spd manual) lot of shifting especially in hills (mountains). Overall great truck, plan on owning another (diesel)
does what it is needed to.
al b, 01/04/2004
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 2WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My dodge ram truck has been a very reliable vehicle to date. It pulls and hauls anything i need it to. allthough the gas mileage is less than great,it is an all around good reilable truck.
Fun to drive
travelin man, 01/19/2010
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab WS 2WD LB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This little truck with its 318 is fun.Can roast the tires anytime I feel like it. I don't have a hitch yet, so I don't know the mpg on towing or its performance.No problem getting up to hwy speed, great response. It's the first truck that I've had since an old chevy that brings a smile to my face.It also performs well in minor off road situations(it is only a 2wd), don't get too deep in the mud.Interior comfy,love the floorboards(easy to clean),good sound system and an overall good running truck.I bought it used about a year and a half ago with 140k on it,only had to replace a water pump.
01 Ram 1500 off road SB/4WD
JDW, 12/23/2008
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this new great truck plenty of power. I plow snow haul heavy trailers, use it off road etc. Expect a very choppy ride for a straight axle SB/4WD. Put 600-800 lbs in the back and it rides far better, everything is a compromise. Few expensive repairs, I maintain myself, did a W/P at 65K Brakes at 60K front axle seals. Never a transmission problem, maybe because I service it.
a REAL truck!
Cool Hand, 07/03/2002
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 4WD LB (5.2L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned my Ram for over 2 years now with no complaints! I bought this truck to use and abuse, and still have it look nice. It has plenty of power with the 5.9l engine. Great 4x4 lock up with the floor shifter. (I don't trust any 'push-button' 4-wheel drive system) SLT package is nice and not over-priced. It was nice while ordering it as the SLT package is the basic frills. Anything else you wanted you could add on. Great saftey features and roomy interior designed wonderfully! Tons of clearance for those back wood roads too.
1500 ram 2wd
robert peirone, 01/12/2004
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 2WD LB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
had 1988 dodge ram 100 this 1500 is far better how ever gas mileage was about 2 mpg better on 1988 model both have 318 motors
Power Ram 1500
jsipe, 02/21/2004
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Truck has been virtually trouble free for 32,000 miles (I'm on the 3rd driver's side master power window/door lock switch). Driver's side shock absorber bolt loosened once. Upgraded to 17" rims and Bridgestone Dueler/AT Revo tires and much happier. Gas mpg is 10 mpg in winter using 4wd and 18 mpg using 2wd on interstate(acceptible for V-8 truck).
Old Reliable
Bryan, 05/10/2006
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I traded my 1992 Ford F150 4WD for the Ram -it had only 19,000 miles on it - in '03 and have never regretted it for a second. I can't tell you how many colorful metaphors I had for Ford's annoying design issues (too numerous to mention here). My Dodge, however has never let me down. I had a minor electrical problem after about a year and a half due to faulty plug wires, but since putting good ones in I have no complaints. I highly reccommend a Dodge Ram to anyone who depends on it for his/her business.
excellant truck
mopar88ram, 04/18/2004
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab WS 2WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
alresdy have 63000 miles on it and have'nt had any problems. love the truck
Poor engine for vehicle
Driving Ms. Daisy, 04/02/2002
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 2WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
2001 Dodge Ram Magnum V6 bought new. Gets about 11 MPG and engine is dangerously weak. Continous knocking in engine. Extreemly poor breaking system.
Very unimressed
Monte Motor Man, 06/26/2021
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 2WD LB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Dodge would be embarressed if they actually cared about their customers ....heck any pride. Dash is total garbage and seeing asthough we dont drive inside buildings away from the sun the dash should be able to withstand the gentle climate earth has..Mopar always had great v8 engines but the 5.9 has caveman technology and bad parts...im on 3rd water pump, harmonic balancer was wobbling and somehow the timing chain wore a hole in the front cover. Power steering is throwing oil all over. I have owned 75+ automobiles and i have never replaced a harmonic balancer, water pump 3 times in 40k , never touched a steering gear. Body panels fit lousey, front bumper looks like its falling off, drain channels in the rockers and door panels too small and half poorly located. Had to rebuild transmission at 130000 ( understandable), small brakes so i do a total brake job every three years all new parts and pads every other... Most tolerable but window fitment, the horrible dash , and the unforgiveable crap metal that have all dodge trucks looking like aweful crap... oh and the horrible steering and yes i keep new tires on my truck excellent maintenance. Truck has plenty of power with ac off but for the gas it guzzles it should have 60 more hp. Been thinking of getting a 3/4 ton 4 door or 1 ton but there really is no reason to go dodge. Dodge really dropped the ball 94 to 2001. Now im trying to choose the model but they dont have a reg cab Laramie sb 5.9.
Dash Crackin Good
Michael C, 04/28/2008
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 2WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Only brand new vehicle ever bought. Like the looks, power, and feel. Gas mileage was disappointing. 13-19 advertised, most I ever got on a long trip has been 15. Most of the time it's 12-14. Water pumps went out, and transmission will not shift into first on its own. Someone that didn't pay attention would have probably burnt the transmission up by now. Shifts fine by manually shifting the automatic transmission. 71,000 miles and dash board has craters in it.
Short bed experience
JDW, 08/03/2003
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have always owned Chevy trucks.In shopping this new one Chevy/Ford could not come close in price for the same type truck considering options.The short bed 4WD has a choppy ride(also due to off road package) but I sacrifice that for the ability to turn around and park in parking lots.It also helps while snow plowing. This 5.9L auto/w tow package has been very reliable. Plenty of low end power and decent gas milage. 18,000 miles so far so good.
RAM
daves, 09/27/2003
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 4WD LB (5.2L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
There's a noise when idling that couldn't be found. The front end seems to move when the brakes are applied/and also accelorating.
excllent truck
mark poirier, 03/03/2003
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
the off road 1500 ram has been really great for me
mike's ram
mike from ohio, 05/30/2004
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 2WD LB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
best truck i have ever owned.
Slow but steady
bump, 07/29/2005
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 2WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a decent truck. It's great for a kid's first vehicle because it doesn't have much get-up-and-go power. It's a fairly slow vehicle that is good if you are just hauling lumber or a 4-wheeler around. It won't work if you want to pull a load of any real size or jump out into traffic without endangering yourself. Given the choice, I wouldn't buy another Dodge with a V-6. Chevy's V-6 is a fairly strong engine, but Dodge failed miserably in that dept.
Solid Truck
Finzphan, 07/07/2007
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 2WD LB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck with only 35K on it for work usage and put over 35K on it in about 16 months with no problem at all. Have a company truck now, so the Dodge doesn't get much usage now, but it's been on a few out of town trips and has been a very good truck.
great truck but it may burn
Mr. Hardware, 08/01/2015
updated 08/02/2017
2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST 2WD LB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
this had been a great truck that said even after the recall repairs in 2002 some will still burn and you will likely be driving it when it starts
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