2000 Dodge RAM 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM 2500 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 17th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 211 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500. That ranks 17th out of 18 RAM 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (56 complaints, 27%), typically at around 85,500 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 5 fires, 8 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 211owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 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 | 56 | 27% | 85,500 | “dash cracked” (13%) | — |
| Steering | 38 | 18% | 50,520 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 13% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 23 | 11% | 103,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 7% | 50,520 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | 7% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 6% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 5% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 5% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 4% | 109,090 | — | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 3% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 7 | 3% | 76,053 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 2% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 79,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 103,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Dodge RAM 2500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 equipped with Mastercraft Tires, Tire Line: Courser AXT, Tire Size:245/75/R16, DOT Number: [XXX] . The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the abnormal shaking worsened, and the contact…
The dash has completely desegregated exposing all the wires, air conditioning unit, and airbag parts. This is a huge hazard because my headlight switch hangs with nothing to attach to. My airbags are completely visible and could explode at anytime. Everything that was in the dash heated seat…
In Muskogee County.By the grace of God, I finally gain control of my vehicle, after applying the brakes that failed on me, to avoid an accident, I pulled over to inspect my vehicle. I did a walk around inspection and noticed left rear side a puddle of oil on the ground, a oil leaks right next to…
They Did Not INCLUDE THE 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Yet I have had the same experience several times.When travelling at highway speeds and hitting a bump or pot-hole in the road, the front end begins to shake violently and does not stop until the driver jams on the brakes and brings the truck back down to…
Dash cracked and shattered to pieces, with no reason apparent reason and/or without operator's control. Part of it happened when i was driving.
Other Dodge RAM 2500 years
← 1999 RAM 2500 · 2001 RAM 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 2500 | 283 | 4 |
| 2011 RAM 2500 | 298 | 4 |
| 2010 RAM 2500 | 236 | 4 |
| 2009 RAM 2500 | 214 | 5 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 317 | 7 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 361 | 8 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 670 | 6 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 422 | 6 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 582 | 6 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 661 | 6 |
| 2002 RAM 2500 | 155 | 0 |
| 2001 RAM 2500 | 469 | 1 |
| 2000 | 211 | 1 |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 313 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 225 | 0 |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 213 | 0 |
| 1996 RAM 2500 | 291 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM 2500 | 267 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500?
Owners most often report structure, steering, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 56 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM 2500 model years, the 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.