2000 Dodge RAM 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM 3500 years
- Far 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 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500. That ranks 17th out of 18 RAM 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (11 complaints, 19%), typically at around 105,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 5 fires, 6 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 58owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Dodge RAM 3500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11 | 19% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 16% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 14% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 12% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 9% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 9% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 9% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 9% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | 686,533 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 3% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 87,285 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 2% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Dodge RAM 3500 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.
- Tire valve (PE02049) — opened Jun 3, 2002, closed Oct 1, 2002.
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 cracking has done nothing but get worse. The dash has begun having chucks of broken plastic fall off into the instrumentation and on the floor. It has disproportionately devalued the truck. The dash should be replaced by dodge along with the bezel on the instrument cluster which has 2 cracks in…
Had a car pull out in front of me and air bags did not deploy in crash. Excessive front end damage, insurance totaled truck. Also had a friend 2 weeks prior involved in a crash with excessive front end damage, insurance totaled his truck and his air bags did not deploy. His truck was a 2006 ram…
Dodge case # [xxx] cracked dashboard due to defective plastic when truck was manufactured in 2000. Vehicle was parked in an insulated enclosed garage except when being driven. Due to the severe cracks, sharp pieces could potentially fly through the cab upon impact during an accident causing serious…
On april 2, 2012 i went to a ranch that i work at, put my truck in park, put the brake on, and opened the gate. I drove through and did the same procedure to go to close the gate. My truck popped out of park,ran through it's parking brake, the door knocked me down and the front tire of my dodge…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that he heard a knocking noise coming from the engine while driving at all speeds. The failure also occurred while stopped. The vehicle was taken to three different repair shops and the contact was informed that the motor needed to be…
Other Dodge RAM 3500 years
← 1999 RAM 3500 · 2001 RAM 3500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 3500 | 366 | 8 |
| 2011 RAM 3500 | 225 | 5 |
| 2010 RAM 3500 | 150 | 9 |
| 2009 RAM 3500 | 105 | 5 |
| 2008 RAM 3500 | 173 | 9 |
| 2007 RAM 3500 | 210 | 11 |
| 2006 RAM 3500 | 257 | 8 |
| 2005 RAM 3500 | 196 | 4 |
| 2004 RAM 3500 | 214 | 4 |
| 2003 RAM 3500 | 286 | 6 |
| 2002 RAM 3500 | 44 | 0 |
| 2001 RAM 3500 | 130 | 1 |
| 2000 | 58 | 1 |
| 1999 RAM 3500 | 104 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM 3500 | 105 | 0 |
| 1997 RAM 3500 | 125 | 1 |
| 1996 RAM 3500 | 124 | 1 |
| 1995 RAM 3500 | 108 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500?
Owners most often report suspension, structure, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500?
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 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM 3500 model years, the 2000 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.