- The problem
- Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Dodge Ram Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 659 complaints about the 2000 Dodge Ram with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (266) and the transmission & drivetrain (65). Those complaints describe 68 crashes, 14 fires and 84 injuries. It is covered by 11 recalls, the latest in May 2009 for the headlights. For comparison, the 1999 has 0 and the 2001 has 1,430.
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FFar more problems than a typical Ram year, for its age
#9 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 659
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes
- 68
- Fires
- 14
- Injuries
- 84
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Dodge Ram problems
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2000 Dodge Ram recalls 11
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
- The problem
- K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- The risk
- Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
- The problem
- Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly.
- The risk
- If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.
- The fix
- All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.
- The problem
- Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- The risk
- Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
- The fix
- Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
- The problem
- On certain van and wagon vehicles equipped with 4-wheel antilock brake systems (abs), aftermarket batteries may leak electrolyte onto the abs control module connector, which can compromise sealing integrity of the connector.
- The risk
- This may allow development of a short circuit in the connector, which could eventually lead to a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the abs control module connector for electrolyte damage and replace the connector as necessary. The recall will begin on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: vans and wagons not equipped with power front seats. In the presence of road salt, water, and possibly other debris, the power seat connector located beneath the driver's seat could develop a high resistive short circuit that cycles the circuit breaker.
- The risk
- If the circuit breaker cycles for an extended period of time, heat could build up in the connector, possibly resulting in a fire.
- The fix
- Owners will receive instructions for removing the circuit breaker from the fuse panel. If an owner desires, their dealer can perform the repair. Owner notification began august 27, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with an anti-lock braking system (abs). Some vehicles may have inadequate clearance between the front tire/wheel and the brake hose/abs sensor wire assembly. During full lock turns, it is possible for the tire or wheel to contact the brake hose/abs sensor wire assembly.
- The risk
- This could ultimately result in wire damage and/or a hole in the brake line, affecting brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the front brake hose assemblies, and the abs sensor wire will be inspected and replaced if necessary. Owner notification began march 8, 2001. 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.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with optional trailer hitch. The trailer hitch side brackets were manufactured using material with insufficient strength.
- The risk
- Brackets built without proper material could fatigue and fracture in the area where the trailer hitch mounts to the frame.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the trailer hitches and replace any trailer hitch showing signs of fatigue cracking. If no evidence of cracking exists, the dealer will install two reinforcement brackets.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The welds at the right side lower control arm bracket to axle tube attachment may have inadequate fatigue life due to poor weld quality. This can lead to separation of the control arm bracket from the axle tube.
- The risk
- If the bracket separates the vehicle could experience reduced directional stability, braking degradation and/or vehicle pull under braking.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the front axle with a properly welded front axle.
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659 complaints about the 2000 Dodge Ram
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 27.
Unknown Will be driving down the road and the truck will shut off. When this happens it also affects the power steering and the power brakes. Has happened at a spotlight and I had to push it thru a busy intersection. Has happened going down the road just at random. No warning. But it does show (No Bus) when this happens but it does not trigger a code or engine light Try to start it and it will not start. Sometime it's only a few minutes up too 1/2 Hour the last time it cut off.
I purchased a used 2000 dodge ram 1500 and noticed that my suspension on my truck is not right. I experience jerking upon braking. It sounds like metal upon metal while I am driving. It is extremely loud also. Under my foot while I am driving I can feel the grinding noise and often it feels very hot.
The lights do not illuminate well enough to drive at night. I know that when I search by make and model, there are 17 recalls in which the lights are recalled, yet my truck isn't showing the recalls by the vin.
HOOD LATCH COMES OFF. *TR
2000 Dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to rusted frame. *Ld *js
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
The spare tire is located under the car and held up with a steel cable via a winch hoist. Over time the steel cable sheered off so at one point recently I lost the spare tire while driving and I have not noticed it. This is a safety problem as it may have damaged a vehicle following me. I certainly don't want to be driving behind another pickup truck and suddenly its spare tire falls out from underneath it. Attached is a photo of the spare tire winch hoist showing the sheered steel cable. This appears not to...
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be an isolated case as certainly there are videos on youtube available where others are having the same issue. I don't know when exactly I lost the spare tire, I do know that I checked its air pressure about 6 months before writing this report, hence I am picking below today's date.
Driving my vehicle down a city street I started to approach a stop sign. As the vehicle came almost to a stop I heard a scraping noise and then the vehicle abruptly stopped. When I pressed the accelerator pedal the engine would rev and the truck would act like it was in park while in "d". I got out of the truck to inspect and found my driveshaft was no longer attached at the rear of the vehicle, to the transfer case. No abnormal noises were heard prior to this, or any running issues that would have indicated a...
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problem. The truck will not move in forward position, but will roll backwards in neutral. Once I was able to remove the driveshaft from the transfer case and inspect, I found that the pinion nut had backed off and was still encased inside the rear flange attached to the driveshaft & u-joint. Fluid had been blown out and covered all of the rear axle and differential. I was able to roll my vehicle in neutral backwards out of the roadway. We hauled vehicle home using one of our other vehicles and a trailer with a come-a-long wench. Vehicle is still not repaired at this time. I have contacted dodge directly at the dealer as well as through their customer service chat. Both instructed me that nothing could be done at this time. It was suggested that I fix the vehicle and that if a recall was released at a later date then reimbursement could potentially be issued. The reason I contacted dodge was due to the fact that this is a known issue with model years that are slightly newer than my vehicle. A recall was issued for almost 300k vehicles for this exact same complaint. I feel dodge should have done further investigation into how long they had been using this particular design for their rear differential pinion nut and extended the recall further.
My windshield whippers stop randomly when on low speeds
While I was driving on a city road, the vehicle just shut off. Almost like I turned the ignition off. All gauges worked as normal, stereo, a/c, etc(aux power components) . No check engine light came on or anything. Pulled to side off road and turned hazards on. I tried to restart vehicle it would turn over but would not start, I then noticed in the odometer that it stated "no bus" . Thinking it may have been an electronic system issue with fuel system I checked fuse box under the hood. I pulled the fuel system...
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relay out then reinstalled. Truck started up ( all this took about 5-10 min). So I purchased a new relay but waited to have see if issue was resolved. Sitting in a parking lot a few days later I started vehicle and started to load groceries , the vehicle shift off again, I tried to restart and same thing, looked at odometer and again it stated 'no bus" so I installed new relay. Put in off position and tried again. Still no luck. Waited a few min and tried to start vehicle again and it started up. Looked up on forums to find possible solution and the next step was to try the coil. I have installed new coil on 06/05/2018 and am currently waiting for issue to come again. To day is 06/06/2018. Thinking back the vehicle has had some jerking motions that almost resemble the same symptoms but never fully died , just jerked really bad but continued to drive. This is unsafe for if I was on a highway it kills power to the power steering pump and could cause an accident. *Tr
Linkage in steering column will remain in 2nd gear when I have put it in drive. It has been in mechanics twice. Twice into mechanics regarding antifreeze spilling inside the cab of truck. Repair was on water pump both times. Still having problems with both concerns. Resulting in health issues being at risk linkage while in motion on highway. Antifreeze spewing inside cab of truck on windshield, carpet and mats, also center of cab near 4 wheel gear shifter.Occurs when stationary or when driving.
Vehicle starts to hesitate in the middle of a left turn almost shutting off does it cold or warmed up. Takes a long time to get into gear at a stop light or sign and also when it is in park and put into drive.
Dashboard totally and I mean totally fell apart, just from everyday drivings bumps, bounces, and vibrations on city, state, and national streets, roads, and highways.
10:30 Pm driving down a two lane highway no shoulder on a hill, it was like I turned the key off. Sure glad the flashers worked,i had my cell phone and a flash light so I could slow traffic down.Lucky.. No one was hurt or killed.The pick up will crank over wont start. Towed it home,the odometer reads no bus there is no codes that can be read at the diagnostic link connector.It reads no link.. Why does dodge put a link connector on vehicles if there is no way to read any codes so I can fix it without spending...
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hundreds of dollars at the dealership? The internet is full of dodges with the same problem that people cant fix without hauling to the dealership.Sure hope you can help fix this problem.(An electrical mess).
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 aftermarket piece that is made with plastics thst are designed to withstand sunlight and heat. Why is dodge allowed to produce a product that fails so easily and not held responsible? There should be releif for the owners !!
I've only owned the truck for about 8 months at this time. About 1 month ago I experienced what my research has shown to be the dodge death wobble, this is where one of the front wheels hits a bump in the road at freeway speed and the front end oscillates violently and will not stop without slowing the vehicle down and radically moving the steering wheel from center (straight line). If left to "wobble" it seems that the vehicle would shake itself to death!! Maybe even break a steering/suspension component. I did...
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try installing the enhanced brace that ties the sway bar mounts/anchor points to a new bearing supporting an extension on the pittman arm shaft and I also had the front end components checked, aligned and tires balanced to no avail, though the brace kit seemed to help. It is hard to predict when a bump in the road will set it off but the last time it happened I barely kept it from pulling into the next lane before I got it slowed and controlled. I now try to minimize my time on the freeway in my commute to/from work.
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 failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,600.
The vehicle stalls when slowing down or stopping at a stoplight. No codes appear and the power steering and brakes no longer work. The vehicle may startup immediately or take two hours to restart. The radio and lights work, but the gauges don't engage when trying to restart the car. The problem occurs during warm weather days. The problem has occurred a number of times when my teenage son has been driving the vehicle. I'm afraid the vehicle will stall and place me in a dangerous situation. The problem has occurred a tremendous amount of times over the past year.
I believe somebody needs to hold chrysler daimler responsible to place the severe safety concern of the dashboard for the 2000 dodge ram 1500 on the recall list. I have placed photos of why it is a safety concern in this report. They have been aware of this issue for 16 years now and have done nothing to fix it. It is obviously made of defective sub-standard material and has affected a large number of people with this make and model of pickup. The huge concern is that a dashboard of this standard can if not already...
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killed or caused traumatic injuries to face or head to people in a collision due to airbag deployment or even failure to deploy for passenger side. Please take action on the matter before statistics take place.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was deteriorating very badly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Takata recall my complaint is the airbag, nothing has happened but this is on the recall list, so I want it fixed so I want end up dying due to neglect. Does something have to happen in order for repair work to be done- really.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was notified that the pcm (pulse code modulation) needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the pcm had been replaced three times; however, the failure recurred. The contact also stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled and caused the contact's vehicle to become rear ended by another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the back and neck that...
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did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired, but the details were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 205,000. The vin was not available.
The frame is rusting and has a break in the front end!
Dash cracking and falling into the passenger area. Big chunks of plastic fell off of the dash and the truck is relatively not used.
The dash board started cracking roughly 4 to 5 years after purchase. I purchased new in 2000. It continued to crack and fall apart as time went on. I had to remove the dash board in order to replace the heating core. During that repair it simply, completely crack and broke apart. In order to get the dash board back in the truck, I had to glue it together using aluminum sheet metal under the dash in order to have something solid to glue the pieces back together with. I never saw anything like it in all my life. It's the worst dash board I have ever seen and it will keep my from buying another chrysler product unless chrysler installs a better dash free of charge.
Dodge Ram: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,157 | 7 | F |
| 2003 | 1,359 | 7 | F |
| 2002 | 942 | 6 | F |
| 2001 | 1,430 | 14 | F |
| 2000 | 659 | 11 | F |
| 1999 | 0 | 13 | F |
| 1998 | 0 | 17 | F |
| 1997 | 0 | 11 | D |
| 1996 | 0 | 14 | F |
2000 Dodge Ram vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Dodge Ram | 659 | 11 | F | |
| 2000 Ford F-150 | 0 | 17 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 20 | D | Compare |
| 2000 GMC Sierra | 0 | 12 | F | Compare |
| 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 | 0 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 | 0 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2000 Toyota Tundra | 0 | 7 | B | Compare |
| 2000 Dodge Durango | 1,097 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Dodge Intrepid | 1,089 | 9 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 Dodge Ram
Does the 2000 Dodge Ram have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the 2000 Dodge Ram: headlights (May 2009); exterior lighting (April 2009); headlights (August 2008); electrical (August 2007) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Ram?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (266), transmission & drivetrain (65), airbags (64).
How many complaints has the 2000 Dodge Ram had?
659 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 20, 2000 and the latest on June 17, 2022. Of these, 68 describe a crash and 14 a fire, and together they report 84 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Dodge Ram a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 0 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Dodge Ram year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge Ram years have the most complaints?
2001 (1,430), 2003 (1,359), 2004 (1,157). See every Dodge Ram year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Dodge Ram has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data