2000 Dodge RAM 3500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
58 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
87,285 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 31 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 58 complaints (12.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 7 | 12.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 8.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 8.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 6.9% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 6.9% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 3.4% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure | 7 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 6 |
| Suspension:Front | 6 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 2 |
Structure: 7; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 6; Suspension:Front: 6; Steering: 3; Suspension: 3; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 11 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 11; 150,000 and above: 3
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 27 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 | 8 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2000: 8; 2001: 4; 2002: 6; 2003: 4; 2004: 9; 2005: 1; 2006: 3; 2007: 5; 2008: 5; 2009: 1; 2010: 3; 2011: 2; 2012: 4; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Structure leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 5 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10000414 · 2002-12-29 (December 29, 2002)
FUEL LEAK
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000414 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008339 · 2003-03-02 (March 2, 2003)
I OWN A 2000 DODGE 3500, THEY HAVE REPLACED 4 V10 ENGINES AND THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 54,000 MILES ON IT. THE ENGINE GIVES LITTLE TO NO WARNING AND JUST STOPS RUNNING.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 51,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008339 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008865 · 2003-03-07 (March 7, 2003)
THE ENGINE STALLED, WHEN THE VEHICLE DECELERATED.*DT *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008865 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023367 · 2003-06-19 (June 19, 2003)
MY COMPLAINT CONCERNS MY VEHICLE AND SEVERAL THOUSAND OTHERS THAT BELONG TO MEMBERS OF THE TURBO DIESEL REGISTER. THE REASON IM WRITING IS IN HOPES THAT WE CAN GET A SAFETY ISSUE ADDRESSED, AND CORRECTED ONCE AND FOR ALL. THERE HAS BEEN A REPEATED TREND OVER SEVERAL YEARS NOW CONCERNING THE LIFT PUMP (FUEL TRANSFER PUMP) UTILIZED IN THE 2500/3500 CUMMINS DIESEL APPLICATION. I AM A MEMBER OF THE FAILED LIFT PUMP CLUB AND HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS LIFT PUMP FAILURE ON MY 2000 3500 DODGE CTD. THIS FAILURE CAUSES THE TRUCK TO LOOSE POWER AND SOMETIMES…
Owner-reported narrative. 44,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023367 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023393 · 2003-06-19 (June 19, 2003)
THE FUEL DELIVERY PUMP (ELECTRIC) ON DODGE, DIESEL EQUIPPED TRUCKS. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM IF THIS PUMP FAILS WHILE ONE IS TOWING OR TRYING TO NEGOTIATE A INTERSECTION. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10023393 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10064532 · 2004-04-04 (April 4, 2004)
TRANSMISSION PROBLEM THAT DODGE HAS KNOW ABOUT FOR YEARS AND REFUSES TO REPAIR- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GOVERNOR SOLENOID, AND SENSOR CAUSING NO TRANSMISSION UP-SHIFT. THESE HAVE BEEN FAILING ON VEHICLES FOR MANY YEARS AND ESTIMATES ARE 4 OUT OF 5 FAIL BEFORE 100,000 MILES. YOU PULL OUT IN TRAFFIC AND YOU HAVE NO UP-SHIFT AND VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE CAUSING CRASHES. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10064532 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10066714 · 2004-04-07 (April 7, 2004)
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10066714 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10067468 · 2004-04-20 (April 20, 2004)
WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS ISSUE, HOWEVER, MECHANIC HAD NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10067468 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V153000 · Air Bags
Reported: 2001-05-08 (May 8, 2001)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗