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2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 513 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500, most often about the body and structure (48% of complaints, typically around 77,500 miles). It is 12th of 14 Ram 1500 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 problems
Body and structure
248 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The dashboards of our Dodge survey truck have failed and had to be replaced at our expense. Not only have the dashboards failed but the transmissions as well, and again replaced at our expense.
There are multiple cracks of various sizes on the dash of my 2000 Dodge ram. I am concerned that the dash is going to start collapsing causing damage to wiring in under the dash, however, more importantly it poses a risk of passenger airbag failure due to possible puncture. When not being driven the dash has always…
Transmission
45 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly, driveline.
2000 Dodge ram, transmission failure, torque convertor and overdrive components under 60,000 miles. Automatic transmissions are rated for 150,000 miles, 3 others in the same shop for the same problem
Transmission started slipping in overdrive. Took to dealer was told nothing was wrong. 1 1/2 weeks later. On christmas. Stopped at stop sign. Went to go and had no foward gears. Luckily there was very little traffic. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Still waiting for a response.
Other or unspecified
43 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles.
: the contact stated the vehicle's dashboard was severely cracked near the area of the front passenger airbag. The contact cut the left palm of his hand while reaching for a pen. Not as a result of impact, the damage on the dashboard appeared to be defective. The manufacturer was notified and was given a reference…
I have a 2000, Dodge Ram 1500 pu. Several months ago, a crack began to appear in the dash. Yesterday? I went to reach for some mail I had placed on the dash? And the pressure of my hand caused the dash to shatter and two large holes to form. With the pieces falling down inside the dash. I have attempted to hot glue…
Air bags
41 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Wife had an accident where she rear-ended a vehicle at approximately 65mph. Driver's side airbag didn't deploy. Passenger side airbag was turned off due to our daughter being in a child safety seat.
Vehicle was in an off set head on collision while driving at 50 MPH. Upon impact, neither the driver's side nor the passenger's side air bags deployed. The driver was injuried and the vehicle was declared a total loss by allstate insurance company.
Suspension
35 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 82,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, multiple axle, rear.
Noticed reduced directional stability, braking degradation and vehicle pulled under braking conditions. This lead me to take vehicle in for service. While on the vehicle rack it was discovered that both lower control arms had cracked in the exact same location on both sides. Additionally, cracks were discovered due to…
Purchased a 2000 1500 quadcab Dodge ram for 15,000. Three weeks later had to repair front brakes front rotors and front ball joints. Cost $700. Dealer refused to do anything about it.
Electrical
35 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 90,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument cluster/panel, 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition.
My dash is cracked and broken. This has caused issues with my wiring as my speakers have stopped working. I am worried that this may lead to safety issues with life safety systems including air bags, headlights, turn signals, etc.
My Dodge truck driving on the freeway at 65 all gauges zero out and the no bus reading is displayed on the odometer readout the truck is unresponsive losing power all warning lights are displayed on instrument panel. The truck now stalls at stop lights and runs rough. It has been at two shops the shops have replaced…
Brakes
31 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 84,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, antilock, disc.
Purchased a 2000 1500 quadcab Dodge ram for 15,000. Three weeks later had to repair front brakes front rotors and front ball joints. Cost $700. Dealer refused to do anything about it.
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. While reversing at a low speed, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to engage the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed that there was brake fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. In addition…
Engine
28 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Engine failed at 66000 miles, main bearings, dealer tear down sites lack of lubrication oil was changed as required, this vehicle was purchased used, a prior VIN # check reveled this was owned by a rental co[eg] hertz/ enterprise.
Engine shuts off while driving and stops in the middle of the highway. This happens several times per day. To start the engine back up, I have to come to a complete stop, cut the ignition switch completely off, wait 1-5 minutes, cut the ignition switch completely back on and if the gas meter gauge comes on, then the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Dodge Ram 1500 recalls
Wheels and tires: tires
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Air bags
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
2000-2001 dodge ram pickup hood latch
Summary
The agency opened this investigation based on 30 complaints alleging that the hoods on model year (my) 2000 and 2001 dodge ram pickup trucks flew up and blocked the driver's vision.these vehicles have a primary hood latch and a secondary (backup) hood latch.the secondary latch is designed to secure the hood if the primary hood latch is not properly closed or otherwise malfunctions.in these complaints, the secondary hood latch malfunctioned, apparently due to corrosion, and did not latch.dodge conducted recall 01v-040 in 1999 to address similar problems on model year 1994-1997 dodge ram pickup trucks.the information chrysler provided in response to odi's information request letter indicated t
Questions about the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (248 complaints, typically around 77,500 miles); transmission (45 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); other or unspecified (43 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 10, 2003 (wheels and tires). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Dodge Ram 1500?
- It is 12th of 14 Ram 1500 model years by number of complaints, with 513 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.