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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
210–25K
4825–50K
7050–75K
7475–100K
61100–150K
31150K+
305 reports with mileage · 208 unknown
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 248 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 45 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 41 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
37 crash reports7 fire reports37 injury reports
What owners actually said
513 reports
45,000 miles · Aug 30, 2007
Unknown Or Other
I HAVE A 2000 DODGE RAM PICKUP AND THE DASH BOARD HAS STARTED TO CRACK. THE CRACKS GO ACROSS THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD AND I AM AFRAID THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS GOING TO BECOME DISLODGED BECAUSE OF THE CRACKS. I HAVE THE AIRBAG DEACTIVATED BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS BASICALLY TOLD TOUGH LUCK THERE IS NO REC…
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I HAVE A 2000 DODGE RAM PICKUP AND THE DASH BOARD HAS STARTED TO CRACK. THE CRACKS GO ACROSS THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD AND I AM AFRAID THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS GOING TO BECOME DISLODGED BECAUSE OF THE CRACKS. I HAVE THE AIRBAG DEACTIVATED BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS BASICALLY TOLD TOUGH LUCK THERE IS NO RECALL AND ITS $210.00 FOR A REPLACEMENT PART
NHTSA ODI #10201262
99,500 miles · Aug 27, 2007
Structure
THE DASHBOARD OF MY 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB HAS CRACKED IN HALF TWICE. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED AFTER THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR. I PAID 50% OF THE COST WITH THEM TO REPLACE IT WITH A NEW DASHBOARD. THIS NEW DASHBOARD HAS NOW CRACKED IN TWO PLACES AND THE INSTRUMENT BEZEL IS CRACKING AS WELL. …
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THE DASHBOARD OF MY 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB HAS CRACKED IN HALF TWICE. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED AFTER THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR. I PAID 50% OF THE COST WITH THEM TO REPLACE IT WITH A NEW DASHBOARD. THIS NEW DASHBOARD HAS NOW CRACKED IN TWO PLACES AND THE INSTRUMENT BEZEL IS CRACKING AS WELL. I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON WITH 1995-2003 DODGE RAMS AND IT CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL FAILURES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10200838
Mileage unknown · Aug 24, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling
UNKNOWN LEAK OF FREON OR OTHER SOURCE OF AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. THE AC PUMP RUNS ALMOST CONSTANTLY. RECHARGE HAD BEEN ATTEMPTED BUT ONLY LASTED FOR 1-3 DAYS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10200647
Mileage unknown · Aug 24, 2007
Structure
2000 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB. CRACKS FORMING ACROSS DASH BOARD, ORIGIN APPEARS TO BE DEFROST VENTS AT AND ALONG WINDSHIELD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10200646
50,000 miles · Aug 20, 2007
Structure
I OWN A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 4WD QUAD CAB MODEL. DUE TO AN APPARENT DEFECT IN THE QUALITY OF THE DASH PIECES, THERE ARE SEVERAL MAJOR CRACKS RUNNING THE TOTAL DEPTH OF MY DASH PANEL. DODGE WILL NOT REPLACE THE DASH AS A DEFECT PRODUCT WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY ISSUES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10200220
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 2007
Structure
2000 DODGE RAM.....CRACKS IN DASHBOARD HAVE NOW JOINED AND CHUNKS HAVE FALLEN IN. WORRIED THAT THIS WILL IMPAIR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK NEW AND CRACKS STARTED ABOUT 3-4 YEARS INTO OWNERSHIP. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10199873
147,000 miles · Aug 16, 2007
Structure
I WAS WIPING DOWN THE DASHBOARD AND LARGE PIECES BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10199759
45,000 miles · Aug 15, 2007
Unknown Or Other
I HAVE A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP AND THE DASH IS SEVERELY CRACKED IN 4 PLACES. I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS CAN ULTIMATELY CAUSE A RIP IN THE AIR BAG AND THAT WE SHOULD INFORM THE MANUFACTURER THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN ALL OF THE 94-01 RAMS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10199619
70,000 miles · Aug 14, 2007
Structure
THE DASH BOARD OF MY 2000 DODGE RAM PICKUP IS FALLING APART. IT NOW HAS HUGE HOLES IN IT EVERYWHERE EXPOSING THE INTERIOR OF THE DASH COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS. I HAVE BEEN TO SEVERAL LOCAL DEALERS WHO ALL SAY THAT THEY WANT NEARLY $1500 TO REPLACE THE DASH AND THAT IT IS NOT A RECALLED ITEM SO I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. THERE IS DE…
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THE DASH BOARD OF MY 2000 DODGE RAM PICKUP IS FALLING APART. IT NOW HAS HUGE HOLES IN IT EVERYWHERE EXPOSING THE INTERIOR OF THE DASH COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS. I HAVE BEEN TO SEVERAL LOCAL DEALERS WHO ALL SAY THAT THEY WANT NEARLY $1500 TO REPLACE THE DASH AND THAT IT IS NOT A RECALLED ITEM SO I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. THERE IS DEFINITELY SOMETHING WRONG HERE! *JB
NHTSA ODI #10199562
77,464 miles · Jul 19, 2007
Power TrainStructure
THE DASHBOARDS OF OUR DODGE SURVEY TRUCK HAVE FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT OUR EXPENSE. NOT ONLY HAVE THE DASHBOARDS FAILED BUT THE TRANSMISSIONS AS WELL, AND AGAIN REPLACED AT OUR EXPENSE. *TR
ON CERTAIN 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SNOW PLOW PREPARATION PACKAGE, THE TIRES SUPPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS THAT SLIGHTLY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY AS DEFINED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT P245/75R16 TIRES TO MEET THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY SPECIFIED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND ACCOMMODATE THE ADDITION OF A COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SNOW PLOW AND HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
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 & remedy
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE08047 · 2000-2001 Dodge RAM Pickup Hood Latch
Opened Jul 25, 2008 · Closed Dec 17, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch; Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
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Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
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