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2000 Dodge RAM VAN problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

29 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

49,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 29 complaints (17.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior931.0%
Steering behavior517.2%
Transmission and shifting26.9%
Electrical and battery issues13.4%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Structure:Body
5
Electrical System
4
Air Bags
2
Power Train
2
Steering
2
Suspension
2
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
2
Tires
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Structure:Body5
Electrical System4
Air Bags2
Power Train2
Steering2
Suspension2
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing2
Tires2

Structure:Body: 5; Electrical System: 4; Air Bags: 2; Power Train: 2; Steering: 2; Suspension: 2; Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing: 2; Tires: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
8
50,000 to 74,999
2
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
4
150,000 and above
2
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9998
50,000 to 74,9992
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9994
150,000 and above2

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 2

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2001
2
2002
2
2003
3
2004
4
2005
4
2006
1
2008
4
2010
1
2012
1
2013
1
2014
1
2015
1
2016
1
2017
1
2019
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20012
20022
20033
20044
20054
20061
20084
20101
20121
20131
20141
20151
20161
20171
20192

2001: 2; 2002: 2; 2003: 3; 2004: 4; 2005: 4; 2006: 1; 2008: 4; 2010: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2019: 2

Pattern summary

Structure:Body leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10086710 · 2004-08-12 (August 12, 2004)

THE VERIZON VEHICLE HAD AN UNDERHOOD FIRE THAT ORIGINATED IN THE ABS MODULE AREA. THE ABS MODULE AND WIRING CONNECTOR ALONG WITH THE TRUCK BATTERY AND OTHER UNDER HOOD COMPONENTS WERE BURNT. VERIZON HAS HAD SIMILAR FIRES IN OTHER VANS AND FEELS THAT THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION THAT WARRANTS FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

Owner-reported narrative. 16,890 miles reported. Look up ODI 10086710 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10165138 · 2006-08-10 (August 10, 2006)

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 HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10165138 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10587431 · 2014-05-09 (May 9, 2014)

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 BOX IS LOCATED AS OF NOW VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE ANY WHERE THERE IS HEAVY CORROSION THIS VEHICLE"S FRONT END. I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM TOWN AND COUNTRY USED AUTO DEALER IN ABINGTON MASSACHUSETTS I NEED VAN BE…

Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10587431 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11005087 · 2017-07-13 (July 13, 2017)

URGENT SAFETY ISSUE: DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD VEHICLE LOSES COMPLETE STEER ABILITY!!! HAD TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND FOUND FRAME RUSTED THROUGH (DUE TO FACTORY ROUTING OF A/C WATER DRAINAGE) AND CAUSED STEERING MECHANISM TO SEPARATE WHERE THE STEERING CONNECTION IS!!! DEALERSHIP IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING A RECALL NOR RESOLUTION AND BASED ON THE NUMBER OF THESE VEHICLES STILL ON THE ROAD (NOW PRIMARILY AS LOW BUDGET WORK VANS) I FULLY EXPECT TO SEE INJURY AND DEATHS IF THIS IS NOT ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY!!! I HAVE DONE ALL I KNOW TO DO (INCLUDING SEARCHI…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11005087 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10071024 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)

THIS DISCRIPTION IS FOR THE UNDERCARRIGE: THE VAN KEEPS SQUEEKING WHEN YOU GO OVER BUMPS, THE DEALER SAIDS THAT THE RUBBER GOUMENTS BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE BODY WERE NOT SUPPORTIVE ENOUGH FOR ALL THE WEIGHT OF THE VAN AND THE WEIGHT OF ALL THE PASSENGERS. I'M A SINGLE PARENT WITH KIDS AND I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO REPLACE ALL THE RUBBER GROUMENTS BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE BODY THAT THE REPAIR SHOP SUGGEST I DO OR I CAN JUST KEEP PAYING THEM TO LUBE THEM. AS FOR THE TRANSMISSION THATS ANOTHER STORY APPARENTLY ALL MY INTERNAL SEALS ARE LEAKING…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10071024 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10851032 · 2016-03-22 (March 22, 2016)

TL* 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 OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V555000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,432. UPDATED 06/29/16*LJ UPDATED 06/30/16.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 140,432 miles reported. Look up ODI 10851032 at NHTSA ↗