2000 Dodge RAM problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
147 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
63,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 18 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 18 of 147 complaints (12.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 28 | 19.0% |
| Steering behavior | 23 | 15.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 13 | 8.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 4.1% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 3.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 2.0% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 18 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 11 |
| Suspension:Front | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 18; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 11; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 11; Suspension:Front: 7; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 6; Steering: 6; Suspension: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 129 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 56 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
2000: 35; 2001: 56; 2002: 29; 2003: 2; 2004: 15; 2005: 5; 2006: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 2; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 28 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 23 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 13 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 10054112 · 2004-02-19 (February 19, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH THE CONSUMER LOST ALL STEERING AND BRAKE POWER PRECEDED BY A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE TECHNICIAN SERVICED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE BROKEN ENGINE CRANKSHAFT. *NM THE ENGINE FAILED BECAUSE LUBRICATION FAILED TO REACH THE FRONT TWO PISTON RODS. THE OTHER SIX PISTON RODS AND BEARINGS SHOWED NO LUBRICATION PROBLEMS. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 80,477 miles reported. Look up ODI 10054112 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10069566 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
1.BODY JUMPS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS UNABLE TO STEERE.2.ODOMETER READING DIDN'T MOVE FOR APPROX- 1ST 200 MILES.3.ENGINE KNOCKS. 4. SHIFTING LINKAGE AND GEARS GRIND. 5. TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND FRONT AXLE GRINDS. 6.SALESMAN SAID I WAS APPROVED AND DID QUALIFY FOR ANY VEHICLE IN THE LOT WITH $10,000.00 DOWN.CALLED FINANCE COMPANY AFTER PURCHASE AND WAS APPROVED FOR THE VEHICLE I ORIGINALLY WANTED.7.BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED ALL THE WAY AROUND. THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10069566 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10070322 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
2000 DODGE 2500 HAS LOOSE STEERING,WANDERS,DARTS LEFT OR RIGHT AND CONSTANTLY CORRECTING THE STEERING WHEEL AND SHIMMY. TRUCK DARTED TO THE EDGE OF THE ROAD AND WENT THRU THE DITCH WHILE TOWING A TRAILER AND I HAVE BACK AND NECK INJURYS AND UNABLE TO WORK AT MY OLD PROFESSION. AND DODGE IS TRYING TO SETTLE WITH NOW AND STOP THE WEBSITE. PLEASE LOOK AT WWW.DODGETRUCKSTEERINGPROBLEMS.COM AND GET BACK WITH YOUR OPINION AND PLEASE LOOK AT THE PROBLEMS OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING AND THE DENYING BY DODGE.
Owner-reported narrative. 15,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10070322 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10053405 · 2004-02-19 (February 19, 2004)
CONSUMER STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 80,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING TO WORK POWER SHUT DOWN, AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A DODGE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DEALER/MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT IN ORDER TO REPAIR VEHICLE IT WOULD COST HER FROM $3000.00 TO $5000.00. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10053405 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10097488 · 2004-11-15 (November 15, 2004)
AFTER HAVING THE DEALER MODIFY THE VEHICLE WITH AN ELECTRICAL BED, THE WHEEL CHAIR LIFTER, AND OXYGEN ACTIVATOR BATTERY WOULD NOT KEEP A CHARGE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK THE PROBLEM HAVE EXISTED FROM THE DAY OF DELIVERY. THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN. *SC
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10097488 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 6900560 · 2001-07-30 (July 30, 2001)
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, WIRING HARNESS B/H FIREWALL BURNT, CLAIM 18-N185-992. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 6900560 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 877901 · 2001-01-10 (January 10, 2001)
WHEN TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED VEHICLE JERKS BACKWARD AND FORWARD ON COLD STARTS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE, AND IT STILL JERKS.*AK ALSO THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE IDLING AND DURING FORWARD OR REVERSE DRIVING. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 877901 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 730694 · 2000-09-07 (September 7, 2000)
THIS VAN IS RATED AT APPROX. 13MPG CITY AND 18 HIGHWAY. I GET SINGLE DIGIT MPG AND ALL MY DRIVING IS HIGHWAY MILES. I TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY RAN ALL DIAGNOTICS AND CODES AND SAID THAT EVERYTHING CHECKS OUT O.K. I CONSTANTLY MONITOR MY FUEL TANK WHEN FULL AND DIVIDE BY 17,5 GALLONS(IT HAS A 35 GALLON TANK) INTO MILES ON ODOMETER AFTER RESET AND TANK FULL UP. I ONLY GET ABOUT 170 MILES PER HALF TANK. PLEASE HELP.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 730694 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 734309 · 2000-10-14 (October 14, 2000)
THE POWER CONTROL MODULE AND BODY CONTROL MODULES BLEW OUT TWICE WITHIN THE FIRST 4000 MILES OF THE TRUCKS LIFE THE LEAKY INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS DETECTED AFTER SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF A TAPPING NOISE IN ENGINE THAT WAS WORSE WHEN ACCELERATING. STILL NOT FIXED VEHICLE STILL HAS REAL BAD TAPPING IN ENGINE. TRUCK DIED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD , LEFT ME STRANDED. DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WENT OUT. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE ALSO SHORTED OUT THE CASSETTE PLAYER. I HAVE ALSO HEARD STRANGE BUZZING NOISES IN THE CAB WHILE DRIVIN…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 734309 at NHTSA ↗