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2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 211 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge Ram 2500, most often about the body and structure (27% of complaints, typically around 85,500 miles). It is 12th of 13 Ram 2500 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 problems
Body and structure
56 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 85,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
After the purchase of a 2000 Dodge ram 4x4 in 2003 I noticed cracks in the dash. Within two weeks the cracks quickly spread and evolved into huge holes until there was very little of the dash left. After the dash fell apart the lights periodically began to fail, the cruise control quit working then began working with…
First of all, does anyone at the NHTSA even read these complaints? Much less, do they even act on these complaints? And what does it take for them to act? I too have a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 truck that has a dashboard that's been falling apart for the last five years. I have a football size hole in mine. It too, is so…
Steering
38 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 50,500 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system, gear box (other than rack and pinion), linkages, hydraulic power assist.
Front wheel bearings became defective shortly after purchase. Also, spindles were too small, and master cylinder and both seals had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 60-70 MPH, the front end of the vehicle began to shake violently and steering became uncontrollable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer replaced an unknown part in the steering wheel but the failure…
Brakes
29 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 76,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist, drum.
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the brakes seized and could not be depressed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the brake pedal was pulsating abnormally when depressed. The contact then crashed into a tractor as a result of the brake failure and caused…
2000 Dodge Ram 2500 left rear brake line rotted out and brakes failed when attempting to stop at a four way intersection. Barely stopped in time to avoid the vehicle all ready at the stop sign.
Suspension
23 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 103,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, the front end of the vehicle would intermittently shake uncontrollably. Whenever the failure occurred, the contact would allow the vehicle to roll to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the components…
2000 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4- problem = suspension. Vehicle will experience violent front end shake and loss of control after contact with minor road imperfections and bumps. Vehicle is not safe to drive at any speed. After further research via the internet I have come to understand that a very large percentage of Dodge…
Fuel system
17 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system, delivery.
Dodge diesel pickup 2000 fuel injector pump failure in 2/2004, now 6/2005 fuel injector has failed again, Dodge refuses to replace, we found out these are going bad about every 15000 to 20000 miles on all year models 2000,2001,2002 admitted by dealerships and mechanics alike.
My vehicle was started and on pulling out of a parking lot the engine shut down as though it ran out of fuel. The truck was towed into a shop and diagnosed with having a fuel transfer pump failing which in turn caused the injection pump to fail. This is on a Dodge with a cummins diesel engine. The repair shop quoted a…
Transmission
15 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 50,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, axle assembly.
Front wheel bearings became defective shortly after purchase. Also, spindles were too small, and master cylinder and both seals had to be replaced.
While driving 45 MPH consumer heard a loud banging noise coming from the front of the vehicle. A dark gray plume of smoke was coming from under the hood, along with some fluids. Consumer was able to get over to the shoulder and call a tow truck. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who informed the consumer that another…
Engine
14 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Unexpected engine stall on highway while pulling trailer. Lead to loss of power steering, brakes, etc. Narrowly avoided major accident on highway. Found out later there is a seriously high failure rate of diesel injection pumps due to poor design.
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able maneuver the vehicle into a parking lot. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
Other or unspecified
14 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 102,000 miles.
Plastic dashboard has multiple fractures and cracks through no fault of mine. Many of the edges are very sharp and could lead to serious injury if the vehicle was involved in an accident and one of the occupants was thrown into , or contacted the dash with any part of their body. This is ridiculous that the dashboard…
The dashboard in my truck with only 92,000 miles is developing numerous cracks at the windshield area near the defroster vents, and around the mounting screws near the windshield. I have personally seen this in at least 10 other ram trucks, and have found hundreds of pages on the internet of people complaining about…
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 2500 recalls
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 2500
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Ram 2500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (56 complaints, typically around 85,500 miles); steering (38 complaints, typically around 50,500 miles); brakes (29 complaints, typically around 76,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 8, 2001 (air bags). 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 2500?
- It is 12th of 13 Ram 2500 model years by number of complaints, with 211 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.