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2000 Dodge RAM 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 513 owner complaints about the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 17, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 has problems
513 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
248Structure9 crash/fire/injury
45Power train1 crash/fire/injury
41Air bags27 crash/fire/injury
35Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
35Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
25Engine and engine cooling
23Service brakes, hydraulic
17Steering
14Equipment
8117 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 248 | 9 |
| Power train | 45 | 1 |
| Air bags | 41 | 27 |
| Suspension | 35 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 35 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 25 | 5 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 23 | 1 |
| Steering | 17 | 0 |
| Equipment | 14 | 0 |
| 17 other systems | 81 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2000 Dodge RAM 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Air bags
Risk. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do structure problems start?
78kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 165 structure complaints. 74% were reported before 100,000 miles.
11under 30k miles122under 100k miles43100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Structure
11 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $825 – $1,300
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other RAM 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RAM 1500 median. How we score
'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- 2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP HOOD LATCHNo recall
In owners' words
What RAM 1500 owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 TRY K NEEDS TO BE RECALLED DUE TO BADE FRAM RUST AND BAD BODY RUST AND FOR THE BAD DASH THAT DODGE PUT IN THEM BUT LET'S FIRST. TALK ABOUT A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE BAD FARMS THAT WAS USED I WANT MY TRUCK FIXED AND DODGE SHOULD BE MADE TO DO SO
MY DASHBOARD WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE SUN AND HEAT ( 2008). IT STARTED AS CRACKS AND MORPHED INTO PIECES FALLING APART. I ASKED DODGE IN 2008 IF THEY WAS ANY RECALLS AND THE RESPONDED NO. I COULD HAVE IT REPLACED FOR APPRX 600 USD. ITS NOW 2016 AND I FINALLY HAD MY DASH REPLACED WITH A NEW…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS WOULD BE UNSAFE DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE…
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