MYRModel Year Report

2000 Dodge RAM 2500

● Typical for this model
2000 Dodge RAM 2500
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
211
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 267 complaints 1996: 291 complaints 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 313 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2000 211 2001: 469 complaints 2002: 155 complaints 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2005: 422 complaints 2006: 668 complaints 2006 2007: 361 complaints 2008: 317 complaints 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2011: 298 complaints 2012: 283 complaints 2012
1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1993 1994: 168 complaints 1995: 267 complaints 1995 1996: 291 complaints 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 313 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2000 211 2001: 469 complaints 2002: 155 complaints 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2005: 422 complaints 2005 2006: 668 complaints 2007: 361 complaints 2007 2008: 317 complaints 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2011: 298 complaints 2011 2012: 283 complaints
1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1992 1993: 39 complaints 1993 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 267 complaints 1995 1996: 291 complaints 1996 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 313 complaints 1999 2000: 211 complaints 2000 211 2001: 469 complaints 2001 2002: 155 complaints 2002 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2004 2005: 422 complaints 2005 2006: 668 complaints 2006 2007: 361 complaints 2007 2008: 317 complaints 2008 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2010 2011: 298 complaints 2011 2012: 283 complaints 2012

2000: 211 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199116
199232
199339
1994168
1995267
1996291
1997213
1998225
1999313
2000211
2001469
2002155
2003661
2004581
2005422
2006668
2007361
2008317
2009214
2010236
2011298
2012283

Known problem areas

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

Structure

27% · 56 reports

Most commonly citing body and underbody shields.

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Dash cracked and shattered to pieces, with no reason apparent reason and/or without operator's control. Part of it happened when I was driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-09

Started truck up and commenced to travel to my destination. During that trip there was a loud snap and the dash pad developed a crack which has since turned into many cracks with a piece of the pad falling down inside the dash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-25

I cleaned the dust off the dash board and noticed a crack forming from one of the vents, on the passenger side, at the windshield moving toward the interior.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-20

Steering

20% · 43 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and gear box (other than rack and pinion).

CRASHINJURY
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They Did Not INCLUDE THE 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Yet I have had the same experience several times.When travelling at highway speeds and hitting a bump or pot-hole in the road, the front end begins to shake violently and does not stop until the driver...

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-06-22

Also filed under Suspension

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact stated that while driving 60-70 MPH, the front end of the vehicle began to shake violently and steering became uncontrollable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-22

Service brakes

15% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Suspension

11% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing front and wheel bearing.

CRASHINJURY
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My 2000 model Dodge 2500 3/4 ton pickup lost it's rear axel under normal driving conditions. It has camper package which included a special helper spring on the rear suspension.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-22

Power train

8% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and seal.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2001-06-18Air bags01V153000 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…

    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…

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  2. R
    2006-04-20Engine and engine cooling06E024000 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…

    Remedy: K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. The recall began on April 20, 2006.

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  3. I
    2008-07-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-12-17 2000-2001 Dodge Ram pickup hood latch

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Dodge RAM 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 56 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 43 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 31 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V153000 · Air bags
  • Recall 06E024000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.