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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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121 reports with mileage · 90 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 56 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 27 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
11 crash reports5 fire reports7 injury reports
What owners actually said
211 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 12, 2010
Structure
CRACKED DASHBOARD ON A 2000 DODGE RAM 2500. THE DASHBOARD ON OUR DODGE RAM HAS BEEN CRACKED AND FALLING IN ON THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS UNDER THE BOARD. IT IS VERY UGLY AND SO FAR WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS BUT I AM AFRAID TO TAKE ANY TRIPS FEARING BEING STRANDED BECAUSE OF THE DASHBOARD PARTS FALLING INTO THE HOL…
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CRACKED DASHBOARD ON A 2000 DODGE RAM 2500. THE DASHBOARD ON OUR DODGE RAM HAS BEEN CRACKED AND FALLING IN ON THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS UNDER THE BOARD. IT IS VERY UGLY AND SO FAR WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS BUT I AM AFRAID TO TAKE ANY TRIPS FEARING BEING STRANDED BECAUSE OF THE DASHBOARD PARTS FALLING INTO THE HOLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10342660
180,000 miles · Jun 10, 2010
Structure
MY COMPLAINT IS ON A 2000 DODGE 2500 FOR A CRACKED AND DISINTEGRATED DASHBOARD. THE DASHBOARD HAS COLLAPSED; EXPOSING WIRING TO THE ELEMENTS, DIFFUSING AND ELIMINATING THE DEFROST AND DASH VENTS, AND CREATING SHRAPNEL HAZARDS TO OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE FAILURE OF THE DASHBOARD PROGRESSED FROM…
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MY COMPLAINT IS ON A 2000 DODGE 2500 FOR A CRACKED AND DISINTEGRATED DASHBOARD. THE DASHBOARD HAS COLLAPSED; EXPOSING WIRING TO THE ELEMENTS, DIFFUSING AND ELIMINATING THE DEFROST AND DASH VENTS, AND CREATING SHRAPNEL HAZARDS TO OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE FAILURE OF THE DASHBOARD PROGRESSED FROM TWO SEVERAL INCH CRACKS TO COMPLETE FAILURE IN THE COURSE OF 2 MONTHS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10335629
37,000 miles · Mar 18, 2010
Fuel System, Diesel
AT 37,000 MILES TRUCK RUN OUT OF DIESEL WITH THE GAUGE READING 1/2 FULL WHILE DOING 70 MPH IN THE FAST LANE. COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE LANE OF TRAVEL. CAUSED A CRASH BEHIND TRUCK BUT TRUCK WAS NOT HIT. OTHER VEHICLES CRASH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10320687
35,000 miles · Mar 17, 2010
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure
DODGE 2000 2500 4X4 SPARE TIRE FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH GRAVEL ROAD---THE VEHICLES' WHOLE LIFE HAS BEEN IN SITKA ALASKA 99835 --CABLE WAS RUSTED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10320479
93,000 miles · Feb 16, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2000 DODGE RAM 2500 LEFT REAR BRAKE LINE ROTTED OUT AND BRAKES FAILED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A FOUR WAY INTERSECTION. BARELY STOPPED IN TIME TO AVOID THE VEHICLE ALL READY AT THE STOP SIGN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10310921
175,000 miles · Jan 30, 2010
Structure
DASH HAS CRACKED AND PIECE FALLEN OUT. SINCE THE DASH HOLDS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG A CRACKED DASH COULD CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CRACKED DASH IS A BIG PROBLEM IN THE DODGE PICKUPS FROM 1998. THE DEALERS WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT SINCE THERE HAS NOT BEEN A SAFETY RECALL ISSUED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10303350
59,038 miles · Nov 18, 2009
Steering
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10292716
75,000 miles · Oct 5, 2009
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ALL THE STEEL BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTING AND FAILING. 2 BRAKE LINE FAILURES IN 2009. EXPECT MORE TO OCCUR UNTIL ALL LINES ARE CHANGED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10286275
232,000 miles · Sep 25, 2009
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY. NO ACCIDENT. GOT OUT OF TRUCK TO CHECK AND SAW BRAKE FLUID RUNNING OUT OF HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE FRAME BEHIND AUXILIARY FUEL TANK. WAS ABLE TO CAREFULLY LIMP HOME WITH IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10285287
Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 2009
Structure
DASH IN MY 2000 DODGE 2500 IS CRACKING AND FALLING IN WHICH COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL ISSUES BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE TO THE SUN. I HAVE BEEN CHECKING ON LINE AND THIS SEEMS TO BE HUGH PROBLEM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. I BELIEVE DODGE SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR PUTTING SUCH A POOR QUALITY PRODUCT ON THE ROAD, THE WAY THE DASH IS CAVING …
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DASH IN MY 2000 DODGE 2500 IS CRACKING AND FALLING IN WHICH COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL ISSUES BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE TO THE SUN. I HAVE BEEN CHECKING ON LINE AND THIS SEEMS TO BE HUGH PROBLEM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. I BELIEVE DODGE SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR PUTTING SUCH A POOR QUALITY PRODUCT ON THE ROAD, THE WAY THE DASH IS CAVING IN COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH IF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY IN A ACCIDENT. *TR
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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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