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2000 Dodge RAM 1500 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Structure — runs 7.8× the fleet median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.
513Complaints
3Recalls
37Crashes
8Fires
50Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Structure (42.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Structure complaints here are 7.8× the median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Structure219 · 42.7%not available
Power Train:automatic Transmission28 · 5.5%not available
Air Bags:frontal23 · 4.5%RecalledRecall 01V153000
Electrical System22 · 4.3%not available
Air Bags18 · 3.5%RecalledRecall 01V153000
Structure:body18 · 3.5%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE219 · 42.7%
Unspecified / other42 · 8.2%
AIR BAGS18 · 3.5%
STRUCTURE:BODY18 · 3.5%
SUSPENSION:FRONT12 · 2.3%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE12 · 2.3%
TIRES10 · 1.9%

Percentages are the share of the 513 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA campaign 06E024000 · 2006 · reported 03/15/2006

A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags

NHTSA campaign 01V153000 · 2001 · reported 05/08/2001

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Tires

NHTSA campaign 03V504000 · 2003 · reported 12/10/2003

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.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“MY DASH BOARD FOR NO REASON STARTED CRACKING WHILE MY TRUCK WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, BUT NOBODY WOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM. NOW THE…”NHTSA complaint 10020943 — filed 06/03/2003 · STRUCTURE
“GOODYEAR INVECTA GL TIRES EXPERIENCE UNEVEN AND PREMATURE WEAR, DEALER STATES TIRES ARE WRONG TYPE FOR VEHICLE, DODGE STATES TIRES ARE CORRECT, TIRES CAUSED VIBRATION…”NHTSA complaint 879334 — filed 01/30/2001 · STRUCTURE
“VEHICLE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION AT IDLE, DEALER FOUND THE STEP BARS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED WHICH CAUSED THE KNOCKING NOISE AT IDLE. *SLC”NHTSA complaint 559046 — filed 01/17/2001 · STRUCTURE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Structure issues are the most-reported category, cited in 219 of 513 NHTSA complaints (42.7%), followed by unspecified/other issues (42), power train:automatic transmission (28), air bags:frontal (23). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 have?

513 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 37 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 50 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06E024000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.