Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) 24 valve 2001

[6naline01]

I don't want to start a fight :-laf but I am amazed I still driving this truck after 10 years

 

[Moe]

No fight here. I'm still driving my y2k and will keep it till i'm dead. Less complicated and still runs great. Moe

 

[krtcummins]

Yep. Still driving my 01. 110,000 miles. And the best part is, the only problem I've had with the truck was a VP44 at 67,000 miles. Other than regular maintenance, it's been trouble free.



Now that I say that the trans will blow up or something. OP you need to post your mileage.



Now that's my 01, not my son's truck. I bought it new Oct, 2000 the day after Thanksgiving. Mine is a white, 2500 4X4 long box, auto trans with the basic Edge timing box and three inch Jardine exhaust. And a *****en all Aluminum Denver Off Road front bumper. Way cool!!!

 

[SHobbs]

Still in the 00 and plan on keeping it as long as I can. Close to 280k miles runs like a top and as stated previously less complicated and easy to maintain.

 

[Bob Cochran]

I am still running mine at 168,000 miles with the only real major problem the lift pump which I replaced with Air Dog. Most other changes was optional on my part. I agree now I said something the rear end will fall out or something.

 

[rasteck]

Still running my 2000; 139K. Probably the best purchase I've made.

 

[CAPTPHIL]

Not for Sale. 2nd Gen Forever. Check my signature.

 

[Nyoest]

Wife's 01 has 212000 well earned miles and still rolling good. Damn shame dodge can't make a body to last as long as the engine. The dash which has never had more than a sheet of papermor glasses on it is cracked so bad you could loose a six pack in it.

 

[SHobbs]

Nyoest,

I made a call to Chrysler Customer Care in 2009 and explained to a very nice lady what was going on with my dash. Couple weeks later and a trip to a dealer so they could verify it was falling in, Chrysler agreed to pay the labor to replace the dash top if I paid for the top itself. Saved me $500 dollars, the top was just over $400.

 

[TboneMan]

2001 with 223,000 miles and going strong. Keeping on eye on structural and suspension components now for excessive rust. Likely will need another set of brake lines soon.

 

[Nyoest]

Shobss do you have her name and number? That would be great.

 

[Tractorat]

I bought my truck in sept of 01 (week after 9/11). It is an early 02. The only problem Ive had was a lift pump and the vp pump at about 50k. (about 90k on the truck now No other problems.



My truck runs as well as it did brand new. I like the look of the 2nd gens, I dont like the look of the 3rd gens at all. I like the sound of the 2nd gens as well.



Even though it is almost 10 years old, I still have people come up to me and say "nice truck". This thing runs as well, and is as reliable as it was when it was brand new.



Well, I guess I do have one complaint. Several years ago I had the passenger side cabin light replaced. I think it was the whole switch assembly. Anyway, it lasted for a couple of years and doesnt work again. I never use that side, and it isnt a big deal, so Ive never replaced it.

 

[SHobbs]

Nyoest,

This is the number I called and the person I spoke to, can't guarantee she is still there though. I did not have any problems getting it done I just explained to her that my dash was falling in and I understood it was due to a defect in the material.

1-800-992-1997 ask for Megan @ I. D ME601

 

[super38]

I have an 01 with 423,000 plan on driving it for another 10 years.





JD

 

[AEsposito]

mine is approaching 208,000 and runs great,just ordered new shocks and steering stabilizer from genos,lotsa maintenance stuff to do this summer but its all good

 

[dresslered]

I've got 150k and I can't say that it is problem free. Still love it but the next will be a F450.

 

[ESorensen]

My 01. 5 has <99K on it. Just drove to work and back. I love it. Miss it too though, as I drive a compact normally.

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[SnoKing]

My 2001. 5 has 90K on the clock. Original brakes! VP at 52K - dead pedal and PO216. Except of being a std cab and very noisy, it has been a great truck. No money in the budget for a new one anyway! Tows our 12K+ 5th wheel well. SNOKING

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[davemac]

98. 5 here, bought it new, 140K miles, still love it, prolly be buried in it.

 

[Bob Cochran]

Since I bought my Freightliner and converting to tow my 5er my son is angling to get my Dodge so will stay in the family. I will probably wind up giving it to him like I have other vehicles I have owned. I wish my Dad had good vehicles like that and gave them to me. At least the Freightliner has a Cummin's just a little more IRON!!!