MYRModel Year Report

2000 Dodge RAM 1500

● Typical for this model
2000 Dodge RAM 1500
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 116 complaints 1994 1995: 213 complaints 1996: 298 complaints 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1999: 610 complaints 2000: 513 complaints 2000 2001: 1112 complaints 2002: 815 complaints 2003: 1170 complaints 2003 2004: 1097 complaints 2005: 1167 complaints 2006: 792 complaints 2006 2007: 517 complaints 2008: 553 complaints 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2011: 688 complaints 2012: 695 complaints 2012 2014: 1 complaints 2014
2000: 513 complaints
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YearComplaints
19917
19920
19936
1994116
1995213
1996298
1997361
1998520
1999610
2000513
20011112
2002815
20031170
20041097
20051167
2006792
2007517
2008553
2009670
2010485
2011688
2012695
20141

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STRUCTURE 49%

49% of complaints: structure — 250 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 49 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

CRASH
AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 42 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER BLACK ICE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND AND CRASH INTO A MOUNTAIN AND THEN A GUARD RAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120716

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED AT 60 MPH IN AN HEAD ON COLLISION. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030530

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, THE DRIVER WAS INJURED. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030325

SUSPENSION 8%

8% of complaints: suspension — 41 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and upper ball joint.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 55 MPH PASSENGER'S REAR WHEEL WITH EVERY THING, EXCEPT THE DUST PAN FROM THE AXLE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. NO INJURY REPORTED. CONSUMER ASKED DEALER WHAT MADE THE WHEEL COM EOFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000720

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 36 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010618 — air bags

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 ASSE

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 CLOC

Campaign 01V153000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20031222 — tires

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

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

Campaign 03V504000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060420 — engine and engine cooling

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMAN

Remedy: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.

Campaign 06E024000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080725 — PE (closed 20081217)

2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP HOOD LATCH

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Dodge RAM 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (250 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (42 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V153000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V504000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E024000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1994 ▲ 1995 ▲ 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ■ 2005 ◆ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.