IllustrationTHE PROBLEM IS THAT THE PICKUP WITHOUT WARNING OF ANY KIND COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WHILE BEING DRIVEN, AS IF THE IGNITION WERE TURNED OFF (NO POWER, NO RADIO OR AC, NOTHING), AND THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED UNTIL . *AKRESTARTED
2000 Dodge RAM
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most RAM years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Dodge RAM are substantially higher than the model-year median of 27.
About this comparison →How this year compares
Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 18 of 147 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
31 crash reports6 fire reports23 injury reports
What owners actually said
147 reportsTRUCK WAS ATTACHED TO BOAT SITTING ON PIER DECK ON TOP OF RAMP. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, AND CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING TOWARDS THE WATER, CONSUMER JUMPED IN TRUCK TO STOP IT BUT FELL FROM THE TRUCK, THIS IS WHEN THE VEHICLE DRAGGED CONSUMER DOWN RAMP AND ROLLED OVER HER ARM CAUSING DAMAGE TO…
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TRUCK WAS ATTACHED TO BOAT SITTING ON PIER DECK ON TOP OF RAMP. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, AND CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING TOWARDS THE WATER, CONSUMER JUMPED IN TRUCK TO STOP IT BUT FELL FROM THE TRUCK, THIS IS WHEN THE VEHICLE DRAGGED CONSUMER DOWN RAMP AND ROLLED OVER HER ARM CAUSING DAMAGE TO RIGHT ARM/ELDOW, BROKE MIDDLE FINGER AND HAD ROAD BURN UP AND DOWN BODY . DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
TRUCK READ 3/4 FULL AND RAN OUT OF FUEL READING 3/4 FULL AND ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR CRASH. *AK
EXCESSIVE WEAR ON ROTORS THAT I BELIEVE IS UNSAFE AND A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT - MINIMUM ALLOWABLE ROTOR SPEC IS 1.215 - RIGHT SIDE IS 1.166, LEFT SIDE IS 1.164 - ORIGINAL PADS STILL HAVE MORE THAN 1/8 INCH ON EACH OF THE 4 PADS - I WAS GOING TO HAVE PADS CHAGED ON 7/28 AND THAT IS WHEN I WAS ADVISED THAT THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPL…
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EXCESSIVE WEAR ON ROTORS THAT I BELIEVE IS UNSAFE AND A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT - MINIMUM ALLOWABLE ROTOR SPEC IS 1.215 - RIGHT SIDE IS 1.166, LEFT SIDE IS 1.164 - ORIGINAL PADS STILL HAVE MORE THAN 1/8 INCH ON EACH OF THE 4 PADS - I WAS GOING TO HAVE PADS CHAGED ON 7/28 AND THAT IS WHEN I WAS ADVISED THAT THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED - I NEVER HAD A VEHICLE THAT WORE OUT THE ORIGINAL ROTORS BEFORE THE ORIGINAL PADS EVER WORE OUT - I SHOUL BE ABLE TO "TRUE" ROTORS ONCE OR TWICE BEFORE HAVING TO REPLACE THE ROTORS AS LONG AS THE PADS DO NOT WEAR OUT BEFORE REPLACING SAME - MANUFACTURER WILL DO NOTHING - CLAIMS THAT THE 12 MONTH/12,000 MILE WARRANTY IS THEIR TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THIS MATTER - I DISAGREE.*AK
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, WIRING HARNESS B/H FIREWALL BURNT, CLAIM 18-N185-992. *SLC
ON THREE OCCASIONS THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE RECALL 01V-038 FOR THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE AND SENSOR, BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE (ONCE) OR THE WRONG PARTS WERE RECIEVED (TWICE).*NLM
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V-038 AND INFORMED DEALER THAT REPAIRS NEEDED TO BE COMPLETE DUE TO THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUBBING AGAINST A TIRE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS AND DEALER STATED REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE, HOWEVER CONSUMER CHECKED AND FOUND THAT NOTHING HAD BEEN DONE, THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT THEY DID …
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CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V-038 AND INFORMED DEALER THAT REPAIRS NEEDED TO BE COMPLETE DUE TO THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUBBING AGAINST A TIRE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS AND DEALER STATED REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE, HOWEVER CONSUMER CHECKED AND FOUND THAT NOTHING HAD BEEN DONE, THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT SEE LEAKING FLUID AND THEREFORE THOUGHT THAT IT WAS OKAY, CONSUMER IS FINALLY GETTING REPAIRS COMPLETE. YH
COMPLETE TIRE TREAD SEPERATION AT 70MPH. NO INJURIES. APPROX $2000 IN VEHICLE BODY DAMAGE AS A RESULT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W208IPT027 TIRESIZE: P23570R16)
1500 SERIES, VEHICLE COULD NOT BE ALIGNED, TIRES WERE WEARING. AFTER THIRD FRONT ALIGNMENT, DEALER REPLACED BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS. *AK
WHILE WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS DONE MECHANIC NOTICED FRONT ROTORS WERE WORN DOWN TO NOTHING, METAL TO METAL. REPLACED ROTORS AND FRONT DISC PADS. AT THIS TIME, ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *AK BALL JOINTS AND TIRES WERE REPLACED, CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR BUT DID NOT SPECIFY, ALSO DID NOT SPECIFY TYPES OF TIRES. …
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WHILE WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS DONE MECHANIC NOTICED FRONT ROTORS WERE WORN DOWN TO NOTHING, METAL TO METAL. REPLACED ROTORS AND FRONT DISC PADS. AT THIS TIME, ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *AK BALL JOINTS AND TIRES WERE REPLACED, CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR BUT DID NOT SPECIFY, ALSO DID NOT SPECIFY TYPES OF TIRES. VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. INTAKE GASKET REPLACED. NEW CARPET IN THE CAB WAS INSTALLED. NEW BUMPER AND GRILL WAS INSTALLED. CONSUMER ALSO STATES PROBLEM WITH THE ABS ALONG WITH THE ROTORS AND DISC PADS. *SLC
Official recalls
604V185000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Apr 12, 2004
ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), AFTERMARKET BATTERIES MAY LEAK ELECTROLYTE ONTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR, WHICH CAN COMPROMISE SEALING INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR FOR ELECTROLYTE DAMAGE AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
01V253000 · Electrical System:wiring
Aug 2, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND WAGONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT SEATS. IN THE PRESENCE OF ROAD SALT, WATER, AND POSSIBLY OTHER DEBRIS, THE POWER SEAT CONNECTOR LOCATED BENEATH THE DRIVER'S SEAT COULD DEVELOP A HIGH RESISTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CYCLES THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER CYCLES FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, HEAT COULD BUILD UP IN THE CONNECTOR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FROM THE FUSE PANEL. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REPAIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
01V153000 · Air Bags
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 & 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.
01V038000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Feb 12, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT TIRE/WHEEL AND THE BRAKE HOSE/ABS SENSOR WIRE ASSEMBLY. DURING FULL LOCK TURNS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE TIRE OR WHEEL TO CONTACT THE BRAKE HOSE/ABS SENSOR WIRE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN WIRE DAMAGE AND/OR A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE, AFFECTING BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES, AND THE ABS SENSOR WIRE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2001. 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.
00V107000 · Trailer Hitches
Apr 11, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TRAILER HITCH. THE TRAILER HITCH SIDE BRACKETS WERE MANUFACTURED USING MATERIAL WITH INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: BRACKETS BUILT WITHOUT PROPER MATERIAL COULD FATIGUE AND FRACTURE IN THE AREA WHERE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTS TO THE FRAME.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILER HITCHES AND REPLACE ANY TRAILER HITCH SHOWING SIGNS OF FATIGUE CRACKING. IF NO EVIDENCE OF CRACKING EXISTS, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS.
00V007000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
Jan 11, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE WELDS AT THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET TO AXLE TUBE ATTACHMENT MAY HAVE INADEQUATE FATIGUE LIFE DUE TO POOR WELD QUALITY. THIS CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE CONTROL ARM BRACKET FROM THE AXLE TUBE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BRACKET SEPARATES THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE REDUCED DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, BRAKING DEGRADATION AND/OR VEHICLE PULL UNDER BRAKING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE WITH A PROPERLY WELDED FRONT AXLE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE08047 · 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.