Major Problems with 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

2000 Dodge Ram 1500 SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 4

2000 Dodge Ram 1500 LOWER ARM Victims: 3

2000 Dodge Ram 1500 FRONTAL Victims: 2

Browse 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 complaints by category

Problems with STRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and FRONT are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Ram 1500 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STRUCTURE the passenger quad door speaker buzzes dealer replaced speaker the buzzing noise is still present. *slc...	219 ~ 56781 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER vehicle was slipping out of gears. engine check light came on. consumer took vehicle to dealer and they said it	41 ~ 45785 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission whines when driving in reverse. yh...	28 ~ 25601 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS head on accident truck totaled air bags did not deploy no one can figure out why?*ak...	23 ~ 29759 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle caught on fire fire department stated that it was an electrical problem and it started with the battery there	20 ~ 75625 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE dt: the consumer stated that 2000 dodge ram 1500 had a brittle dashboard. the driver stated that when he touched...	18 ~ 104756 miles
AIR BAGS during a frontal collison the air bag failed to deploy the manufacturer refused any assistance stating that the threshold for...	17 ~ 44708 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION transmission whines when driving in reverse. yh...	12 ~ 15225 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the van would jerk badly when put into drive and when sitting at a red light or stop sign it...	9 ~ 77222 miles
TIRES the passenger quad door speaker buzzes dealer replaced speaker the buzzing noise is still present. *slc...	9 ~ 14444 miles
STEERING steering in my 2000 dodge ram 1500 4x4 is very unsafe. it is not responsive and seems very loose. it...	8 ~ 94875 miles
SUSPENSION the passenger quad door speaker buzzes dealer replaced speaker the buzzing noise is still present. *slc...	8 ~ 70750 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING faulty control arms caused the drivers side tire to become completely worn on the inside in a 360 degree radius	8 ~ 11750 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the engine of my vehicle has a bad vibration between 1000-1500 rpm. the dealer has replaced the following components after...	8 ~ 49475 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING goodyear invecta gl tires experience uneven and premature wear dealer states tires are wrong type for vehicle dodge states tires...	7 ~ 49367 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while braking pedal went to the floor causing extended stopping distance. dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem.	6 ~ 71833 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING transmissionwould not work at one point heard a loud bang and transmission started working again about a month later transmission...	6 ~ 27733 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while driving 55 mph the hood flew open. manufacturer was contacted. feel free to provide any further information.*ak...	6 ~ 30833 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT there were front suspension/ ball joints problem. the vehicle was diagnosed by independent mechanic. *ak...	6 ~ 36759 miles
EQUIPMENT i own a 2000 dodge ram 1500 truck. i purchased it used. when i puchased my truck the dashboard had...	5 ~ 59000 miles
POWER TRAIN transmission started slipping in overdrive. took to dealer was told nothing was wrong. 1 1/2 weeks later. on christmas. stopped...	5 ~ 124284 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT goodyear invecta gl tires experience uneven and premature wear dealer states tires are wrong type for vehicle dodge states tires...	5 ~ 36300 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT front right lower control arm cracked. front disc brake pads replaced 3 times in 16 months. *ak...	5 ~ 28600 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i went to change my front pads (for the 3rd time in 15 months) and noticed that yet again one...	4 ~ 124235 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while driving down the road the hood latch on my 2000 dodge ram 1500 released. this caused the hood to...	4 ~ 66400 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE my dash in my 2000 dodge ram all of a sudden has cracked all across the right side has not	4 ~ 18750 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT transmission started slipping in overdrive. took to dealer was told nothing was wrong. 1 1/2 weeks later. on christmas. stopped...	4 ~ 46014 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC driver front through a brake pad and destroyed the rotor. rear brakes did not appear to be working properly either.	4
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the yellow abs and red brake light comes on intermittently the brakes don't function properly when the lights are on....	4
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer has multiple problems: first abs locked up & wouldn't unlock until vehicle stopped. dealer has changed every part they...	4 ~ 228002 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT transmission whines when driving in reverse. yh...	4 ~ 100 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine of my vehicle has a bad vibration between 1000-1500 rpm. the dealer has replaced the following components after...	4 ~ 30500 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine of my vehicle has a bad vibration between 1000-1500 rpm. the dealer has replaced the following components after...	4 ~ 4491 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE while driving down the road the hood latch on my 2000 dodge ram 1500 released. this caused the hood to...	3 ~ 128267 miles
SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that he was involved in a minor crash while...	3 ~ 83265 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the dashboard is falling apart. he feels that...	3 ~ 66000 miles
WHEELS it was discovered by a technician that the left rear wheel was cracked.*jb...	3 ~ 48333 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states conversion van fuse box behind driver seat started buzzing. if it over heats and shorts out it will	3 ~ 27543 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING while turing front tie rods separated. dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle. *ak vin indicates that make is ford	3 ~ 33333 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i own a 2000 dodge ram 1500 quad cab. in the 72 000 miles that have been placed on the...	3 ~ 43233 miles
INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR vehicle experienced an engine fire investigator located a blown abs fuse as well claim 04-1283-455. *slc...	3 ~ 27543 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE goodyear invecta gl tires experience uneven and premature wear dealer states tires are wrong type for vehicle dodge states tires...	3 ~ 20000 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT consumer bought a brand new truck on 2/11/2000 and there is no certification label on the driver's side door. dealer...	3 ~ 37700 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER when i purchased my dodge truck in 2012 the car lot where i bought it had used some kind of...	2 ~ 97500 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the power...	2 ~ 108000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 1500. the vehicle has goodyear wrangler size p235/75r15 tires. while the vehicle was...	2 ~ 65000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving my 2000 dodge truck the main brake line ruptured without warning. i could not stop the vehicle and	2 ~ 102545 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated while driving 30mph thick dust blew out from the air conditioner. afterwards the air conditioner only...	2 ~ 62250 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i have a 2000 dodge ram 4x4. my truck had 56 000 miles on it when the posi unit in...	2 ~ 65350 miles
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION the "check gauges" indicator alerted and the oil pressure went to zero. the vehcile sputtered and the engine stopped. i...	2 ~ 87000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY while driving at 45 mph hood blew up. the hinges were bent. manufacturer was notified. *ak the vehicle did not...	2 ~ 83559 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM transmissionwould not work at one point heard a loud bang and transmission started working again about a month later transmission...	2 ~ 47000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY part just passed warranty mileage. no safety defect listed. *ak...	2
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer was traveling inside of a parking lot and heard a bumping thumping noise. dealership is aware of problem. fuel	2
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION severe shaking in front will occur when driving at highwy speeds and over a small bump in pavement or hole....	2 ~ 24516 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES while driving right front michelin tire p245/75r16 blewout at the sidewall michelin would not replace tire. *slc...	2
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY power windows will not operate during cold weather. *ak the wiper also malfunction in cold weather. the mileage per gallon	2 ~ 200 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY power windows will not operate during cold weather. *ak the wiper also malfunction in cold weather. the mileage per gallon	2
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at higway speed serpentine belt broke. consumer lost power steering and all most ran off the road took	2
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the passenger quad door speaker buzzes dealer replaced speaker the buzzing noise is still present. *slc...	2
SEATS the passenger quad door speaker buzzes dealer replaced speaker the buzzing noise is still present. *slc...	2
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS consumer was traveling on highway about 55mph in the right lane and a deer ran in front of vehicle. deer	2
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer called complaining about having transmission problems. manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call. *ak...	2 ~ 21500 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN when driving vehicle pulled to the left. dealer said it was the rear axle assembly. dealer couldn't solve problem. *ak...	2 ~ 28500 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT there were front suspension/ ball joints problem. the vehicle was diagnosed by independent mechanic. *ak...	2 ~ 41761 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the dodge ram 1500 4x4 try k needs to be recalled due to bade fram rust and bad body rust...	1 ~ 239000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM vehicle starts to hesitate in the middle of a left turn almost shutting off does it cold or warmed up....	1 ~ 135000 miles
CHILD SEAT i have a 2000 dodge ram truck. i have a high-back booster seat in the back for my child. the...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i was driving my 2000 dodge ram 1500 4x4 truck on interstate going 70 mph and started to slow down...	1 ~ 137420 miles
COLUMN > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 1500. while attempting to make a left turn at 70 mph the steering...	1 ~ 2000 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i have a 2000 ram 1500 and my dash is beginning to crack. right now it is only a 6-8"...	1 ~ 65000 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds and depressing the horn it felt spongy and there was no sound....	1 ~ 49000 miles
VALVE > TIRES dt: noticed on september 25 2005 the engine has been making a loud ticking noise. took the vehicle to two...	1 ~ 17563 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle experienced a problem with the transmission. when the vehicle is in park and the driver wants to put the...	1 ~ 56760 miles
SPACE SAVER WHEEL > WHEELS we put new tires on the truck 245/75 r16. the stop on the wheels is not long enough to keep	1 ~ 101010 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the brake lights went out while driving. the device that controls the lights was replaced all the fuses were checked	1 ~ 55000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM vehicle loses power and the catalytic converter gets red hot. the owner has taken the vehicle to the dealer. however	1 ~ 31000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC first is the dash. i bought the truck in feb 04 with 74 000 miles on it and shortly after...	1 ~ 74000 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal got hard as a rock consumer would have to stand on the pedal with both feet. ph mr...	1 ~ 24000 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION i own a 2000 dodge ram 1500 2 wheel drive. as i looked through your site i found a recall...	1 ~ 100000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY while driving 30 mph in inclement weather consumer noticed that water was coming through the rear window. vehicle was taken...	1
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR consumer states that the brake rotors are wearing and when applying the brakes the vehicle will have a heavy vibration	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC driver front through a brake pad and destroyed the rotor. rear brakes did not appear to be working properly either.	1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS front passenger side caliper was sticking. on 25 july 2002 while driving 35 mph driver's side front caliper locked up.	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle caught on fire fire department stated fire was caused due to electrical failure and started with the battery claim	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION a right front shock absorber failed causing excessive wear on right tire. dealer/manufacturer notified. feel free to provide any further	1
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY both side mirrors are located too high. when consumer attempts to make a left turn headlights of vehicle behind consumer	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS lug nuts keep coming loose have had dealership and several reputable repair shops attempt to fix the problem i have...	1 ~ 95000 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving 35 mph another vehicle was making a turn and was "t" boned by truck. neither air bag deployed...	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the power control module and body control modules blew out twice within the first 4000 miles of the trucks life....	1 ~ 20463 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE while driving at higway speed serpentine belt broke. consumer lost power steering and all most ran off the road took	1
REAR > SUSPENSION automatic transmission is very jumpy when shifting between first and second gears a "whining" noise is coming from rear of	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer has multiple problems: first abs locked up & wouldn't unlock until vehicle stopped. dealer has changed every part they...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer has multiple problems: first abs locked up & wouldn't unlock until vehicle stopped. dealer has changed every part they...	1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer has multiple problems: first abs locked up & wouldn't unlock until vehicle stopped. dealer has changed every part they...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE goodyear invecta gl tires experience uneven and premature wear dealer states tires are wrong type for vehicle dodge states tires...	1
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE consumer makes a left turn at any given speed tires rub against shock brackets which causes a noise. dealership has...	1
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING consumer makes a left turn at any given speed tires rub against shock brackets which causes a noise. dealership has...	1
POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > DRAG > LINKAGES vibration & noise in right front when turning dealer checked found noise coming from r/s lower ball joint & drag	1 ~ 5522 miles
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING power steering shaft kept breaking. dealer replaced / repaired on two occasions and cause was still unknown. please feel free	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while vehicle is being driven steeering wheel becomes extremely hard to maneuver causing total loss of control cause unknown. please	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS front right lower control arm cracked. front disc brake pads replaced 3 times in 16 months. *ak...	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer was able to shift gear indicator without application of brakes allowing gears to be shifted by mistake at any...	1
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine of my vehicle has a bad vibration between 1000-1500 rpm. the dealer has replaced the following components after...	1

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