2000 Dodge RAM 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM 1500 years
- About as many complaints as other years 14th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 513 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500. That ranks 14th out of 19 RAM 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (248 complaints, 48%), typically at around 78,000 miles. Complaints mention 37 crashes, 8 fires, 50 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 513owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 37complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure problems | 248 | 48% | 78,000 | “falling apart” (9%) | $1,300 |
| Power Train | 45 | 9% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 43 | 8% | 74,105 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 41 | 8% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 35 | 7% | 90,567 | — | — |
| Suspension | 35 | 7% | 82,350 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 5% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 4% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 17 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 14 | 3% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 11 | 2% | 85,559 | — | — |
| Tires | 11 | 2% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 2% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 2% | 112,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1% | 20,463 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | 124,898 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% | 109,520 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 1% | 41,315 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 1% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0% | 195,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 137,420 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Dodge RAM 1500 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires
Problem: On certain 4x4 pickup trucks equipped with the snow plow preparation package, the tires supplied on some vehicles may have gross axle weight ratings that slightly exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Fix: Dealers will provide replacement p245/75r16 tires to meet the load carrying capacity specified on the vehicle certification label and accommodate the addition of a commercially available snow plow and hardware. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
Air bags
Problem: Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th vin position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th vin position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th vin position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th vin position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. Important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. In addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
Risk: When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
Fix: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- 2000-2001 dodge ram pickup hood latch (PE08047) — opened Jul 25, 2008, closed Dec 17, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Unknown Will be driving down the road and the truck will shut off. When this happens it also affects the power steering and the power brakes. Has happened at a spotlight and I had to push it thru a busy intersection. Has happened going down the road just at random. No warning. But it does show (No…
I purchased a used 2000 dodge ram 1500 and noticed that my suspension on my truck is not right. I experience jerking upon braking. It sounds like metal upon metal while i am driving. It is extremely loud also. Under my foot while i am driving i can feel the grinding noise and often it feels very…
The lights do not illuminate well enough to drive at night. I know that when i search by make and model, there are 17 recalls in which the lights are recalled, yet my truck isn't showing the recalls by the vin.
Hood latch comes off. *tr
2000 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to rusted frame. *ld *js
Other Dodge RAM 1500 years
← 1999 RAM 1500 · 2001 RAM 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 698 | 6 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 689 | 4 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 486 | 4 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 670 | 2 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 554 | 5 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 517 | 4 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 792 | 9 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 1,170 | 4 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 1,099 | 5 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 1,171 | 1 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 815 | 3 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 1,112 | 2 |
| 2000 | 513 | 2 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 610 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 520 | 0 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 361 | 0 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 298 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 213 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500?
Owners most often report structure, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 248 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM 1500 model years, the 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.