AI Damage2001 Dodge Lancer: common problems
Owners of the 2001 Dodge Lancer filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Tires 67% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- Tires: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While traveling on the highway he heard a loud noise coming from the passenger side, tire tread separated. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.
While driving 55 mph the drivers side tire tread separated from the vehicle. The tire was a bridgestone duer604 p24570/r16.
After engaging vehicle into park it inadvertently jumped out of gear and rolled into a neighbor's fence. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Consumer feels there is a problem with the transfer case, however the dealer will not inspect it.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Lancer has 4 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Lancer?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, powertrain. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: tires: bulges, blowouts (67%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 Dodge Lancer?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2001 Dodge Lancer from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2001 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.