KnownCarProblems2000 Dodge Ram Van Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge Ram Van, most often about the body and structure (24% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about Ram Van model year since 2000.
Most common 2000 Dodge Ram Van problems
Body and structure
7 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
While coming back from some errands as I pulled into my driveway I heard a big snap on my front end and bang and scrapping on pavement as soon as I stopped to look the whole piece of the stabilizer bar fell off the front end chassis and as I looked on front end I noticed heavy corrosion on drivers side where steering…
The frame horns {left and right} developed cracks on all four sides ahead of the front wheels leading to the detachment of the steering arm and stabilizer bar resulting in little to no control of the vehicle. While the detachment is not fully complete it only through the extremely weakened connections that remain that…
Suspension
5 complaints · 17%Parts named most often: front, rear.
Front end/bearing problems in (2) 2000 Dodge ram 2500 vans. Problem has been reoccuring and Dodge fails to admit the problem. They also refuse to replace parts that they replaced 11,000 miles ago. Bearings dissintegrate and cause damage to hub spindles.
The front ball bearings failed on a 200 Dodge van. I also saw other vans with similar miles(40,000) with the same problem and with ball joint problems too. This was prompted by a tv report on Dodge durango ball joint problems. I think chrysler is making bad front end parts for all its light duty trucks.
Electrical
5 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
This vehicle belongs to verizon communications. The van had an under hood fire that originated in the ABS module area while parked. The van is declared a "total loss". Daimlerchrysler issued safety recall d20 in 2004 to address this problem but the recall repair has not corrected the problem. Verizon has had 29 under…
This vehicle belongs to verizon communications. The van had an under hood fire that originated in the ABS module area while parked. The van is declared a "total loss". Daimlerchrysler issued safety recall d20 in 2004 to address this problem but the recall repair has not corrected the problem. Verizon has had 29 under…
Brakes
4 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: foundation components, pedals and linkages.
In march 03- had just bought the van and had to return to chrysler dealer to have passenger side rotor and bearing set replaced. Mileage only 30,700. Now in february 05- just had both sides of bearings replaced along with driver side rotor with mileage only at 67,800.
2000 Dodge full size van I believe that the small and crowded floor caused me to have an accident. I was in a drive-through line. When I went to move ahead my foot covered both the brake and accelerator. The harder I pressed on the brake the faster the vehicle went. The vehicle became uncontrollable for a while and I…
Steering
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: gear box (other than rack and pinion).
The frame horns {left and right} developed cracks on all four sides ahead of the front wheels leading to the detachment of the steering arm and stabilizer bar resulting in little to no control of the vehicle. While the detachment is not fully complete it only through the extremely weakened connections that remain that…
Transmission
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram Van. While attempting to place the vehicle into the park position, the vehicle independently shifted into the reverse position without warning. In addition, the ignition key failed to disengage from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
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 Van recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
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
Safety belt cinching latch plate
Summary
There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations. Additionally, the report rate is low (1.60/100k).the information available fails to establish the existence of a defect trend at this time.further allocation of agency resources to this issue is unwarranted and the preliminary evaluation is being closed.
Questions about the 2000 Dodge Ram Van
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Ram Van?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (7 complaints); suspension (5 complaints); electrical (5 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Ram Van have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Dodge Ram Van. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Dodge Ram Van?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Ram Van model year since 2000, with 29 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.
Other Dodge Ram Van years
- 2000
- 2001