2000 Dodge RAM Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 15, 2020 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RAM Wagon years
Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge RAM Wagon. That ranks 2nd out of 7 RAM Wagon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 68,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Dodge RAM Wagon problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train2 · ~68,500 mi
Electrical System1 · ~88,457 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~108,000 mi
Steering1 · ~108,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~108,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train250%68,500——
Electrical System125%88,457——
Service Brakes125%108,000——
Steering125%108,000——
Suspension125%108,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2009, with 1 complaints
2009: 1200912013: 1201312017: 1201712020: 120201

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Dodge RAM Wagon recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Dodge RAM Wagon.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

When driving down highway felt intermittently loss of steering, brakes felt weak, noise when turni g. Repair shop said bearings gave and needed brakes. Then lost alignment, steering,would not respond properly...mechanic said due to rust, bearing failed again, frame is rotted by steering box and…

Service Brakes · received Dec 15, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11383474

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram wagon. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the transmission gear shift lever was not locked but, when the lever was touched, the gears shifted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an…

Power Train · received Jul 5, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11003128

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram b3500 wagon. The contact stated that the electrical system was defective and caused the rear brake, heater and air conditioning system to fail. Additionally, the fuse box was found to be burned which caused the electrical system to overheat. The vehicle was not…

Electrical System · received Dec 17, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10556309

I have a 2000 dodge ram 3500 van that the gear shift levers 'falls' out of park and goes into reverse on it's own. This is a known problem with these vans and the nhtsa issued a recall for these vehicles with a date of manufacture from 07/2000 to 07/2002 and is campaign number 07v555000. My van was…

Power Train · received Dec 7, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10294771

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge RAM Wagon?

Owners most often report power train, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge RAM Wagon?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Dodge RAM Wagon a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM Wagon model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.