Major Problems with 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Dodge Ram 2500

2000 Dodge Ram 2500 AIR BAGS Victims: 2

2000 Dodge Ram 2500 STEERING Victims: 1 Mileage: 11000 miles

2000 Dodge Ram 2500 AIR BAGS Victims: 1

Browse 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 complaints by category

Problems with STRUCTURE, STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FUEL SYSTEM and DIESEL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Ram 2500 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STRUCTURE the conversion vans front high rise started separating from the body of the vehicle. the consumer is concerned that it	44 ~ 66228 miles
STEERING steering wanders always fighting todrive the speed control never keeps an even speed transmision is always shifting and most times...	17 ~ 61767 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER in july 2004 we took the truck in as it was not blowing cold air they said that it was...	11 ~ 70480 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE while driving at 30 mph with the windows down the roof vibrates up and down consumer states that it looks	10 ~ 82869 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ltr fm [xxx] (wa) re defective steering column for a 2000 dodge ram 2500 series truck (vin#[xxx]) no rec in...	10 ~ 98239 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING it would be of great help to all year "2000 dodge ram" buyers if the. no safety defect listed in	10
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission down shifts out of sequence without warning down shifts to lower gear and then shifts into next lower gear....	8 ~ 19166 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL lift pump failed on my 2000 dodge ram 5.9 cummins engine only 1500 miles after the warranty lapsed (happened at...	7 ~ 82539 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION driver experienced problems with excess play in the steering possibly due to front wheels misalignment. yh...	7 ~ 28500 miles
SUSPENSION while driving vehicle severely pulls to the right or left without warning. dealer replaced the gear box which did not	7 ~ 50698 miles
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment consumer had it towed to dealer claim 37-3254-339. *slc ...	6 ~ 24555 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC under moderate braking system failed to provide adequate stopping power abs would not engage even though the brake pedal was	6
AIR BAGS no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	5 ~ 32000 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING power steering pump failed. (attorney for client). yh...	5
EQUIPMENT dash board has cracked in several places some pieces 3'x4' just fell into the dash. *tr...	4 ~ 56750 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2000 dodge 2500 ram van. air conditioning compressor 12 volt clutch which draws 4.5 amps measured is fused at 20...	4 ~ 59950 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES the michelin ltxa 1115 265 7516 tires experienced very bad separation which caused the vehicle to vibrate. *mjs...	4
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC front wheel bearings became defective shortly after purchase. also spindles were too small and master cylinder and both seals had	3 ~ 65840 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER while driving 60 mph engine reduced speed to an idle. could not get the vehicle to accelerate above 5 mph....	3 ~ 75100 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS front end collision at approximately 60mph. airbags did not deploy. driver had to get 7 stitches to the large cut	3
TIRES michelin tires which came with the 2001 dodge 2500 due to the "cheap rubber " all tires are 70% bald	3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving truck pulls badly to right. dealer told consumer it would straighten up. consumer states there suppose to be...	3
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving truck pulls badly to right. dealer told consumer it would straighten up. consumer states there suppose to be...	3
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT consumer notice air conditioner would make noise at all settings due to blower motor. dealer has been contacted. please provide	3 ~ 23594 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving on state highway and without warning power steering locked up causing vehicle to stop in middle of traffic.	3 ~ 51840 miles
ENGINE alert: dodge ram 2500 diesel life threatening problem --- on july 11 2014 while driving on u.s. route 77 in...	2 ~ 68000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM alert: dodge ram 2500 diesel life threatening problem --- on july 11 2014 while driving on u.s. route 77 in...	2 ~ 99000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER replaced transfer pump fuel $3 400.00 at dodge dealership in blythe calif. i have owned 3 dodge diesels in the...	2 ~ 83000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dashboard panel cluster inop. @ 39000 miles. *ak...	2 ~ 62500 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving the consumer applied the brake pedal and it went down to the floor. consumer somehow stopped the vehicle...	2 ~ 50000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving the vehicle stalled without warning. *nlm...	2 ~ 50500 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY oil leaked out of the rear axle onto the brakes which was due to a defective rear axle seal. the	2 ~ 25260 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION my 2000 model dodge 2500 3/4 ton pickup lost it's rear axel under normal driving conditions. it has camper package...	2
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING while driving 5-10mph power steering pump and shaft broke off took vehicle to dealer and dealer indicated that shaft sector	2 ~ 25000 miles
POWER TRAIN twice while driving the 2000 dodge 2500 club cab the engine stalled suddenly. *nm the consumer was able to stop...	2 ~ 50665 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving truck pulls badly to right. dealer told consumer it would straighten up. consumer states there suppose to be...	2
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS power steering pump failed. (attorney for client). yh...	2 ~ 8427 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering pump failed. (attorney for client). yh...	2
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE while driving spindle arm for front wheels chewed up the wheel bearings on both sides. consumer has to replace the	2 ~ 35260 miles
SERVICE BRAKES lost braking. brake fluid leaking around gas tank area. brake lines totally rusted. why would you use steel brake lines?	1 ~ 94000 miles
SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that when driving at any speed the front...	1 ~ 103500 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES dodge 2000 2500 4x4 spare tire fell off while driving on rough gravel road---the vehicles' whole life has been in	1 ~ 35000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT dash in my 2000 dodge 2500 is cracking and falling in which could cause electrical issues because of exposure to...	1
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 2500. while driving approximately 45 mph the hood flew up and struck the...	1 ~ 110000 miles
WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that all four wheels on his vehicle have cracks...	1 ~ 110000 miles
RIM > WHEELS dt*: the contact stated the dodge ram 2500's front passenger wheel rim split while towing another vehicle. the vehicle was...	1 ~ 79500 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE dt*: the contact stated while inspecting the undercarriage he noticed the cross member was cracked. the vehicle was inspected by...	1 ~ 75000 miles
MULTI PIECE > WHEELS left front wheel locked up almost causing an accident. *ak...	1 ~ 71000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE dashboard cracked and has sunk in. fumes are now coming through the dashboard. i wonder if the airbag will work...	1
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the entire length of the vehicle's dashboard has...	1 ~ 80000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT ball joints squeaked loudly due to lack of lubrication. dealer had been contacted. *ak the lower ball joints did not	1 ~ 71550 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT due to faulty ball joints the consumer experienced unusual tire and brake wear. ph jb *tc...	1 ~ 86389 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING unexpected engine stall on highway while pulling trailer. lead to loss of power steering brakes etc. narrowly avoided major accident...	1 ~ 75000 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING steering locked up was unable to turn front wheels. *la...	1 ~ 38541 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING after the purchase of a 2000 dodge ram 4x4 in 2003 i noticed cracks in the dash. within two weeks...	1 ~ 86000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the front passenger seat belt released without depressing the release button. the dealer could not resolve the problem. *ak the...	1
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs failure at speed of no more than 35 m.p.h. stopping distance was sufficient for speed but upon depressing the	1 ~ 23688 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes were applied at 10 mph and abs pulsed once. then front of vehicle started to slide and rearended another	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when driving vehicle will tend to try to move over to the side without consumer turning vehicle. contacted dealer.*ak consumer...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT twice now i have been driving this truck when my engine suddenly stalled. 1. oct. 2001 - while driving on...	1 ~ 33329 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM twice while driving the 2000 dodge 2500 club cab the engine stalled suddenly. *nm the consumer was able to stop...	1 ~ 33329 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while traveling at about 55 mph another car was coming head-on and they had a front end collision. upon impact...	1
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle experiencing problem with brake making loud bumping noise and grabbing from rear wheels when brakes were applied. vehicle has...	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL steering wanders always fighting todrive the speed control never keeps an even speed transmision is always shifting and most times...	1
LINKAGES > STEERING loose steering cant be fixed lies and deception by chrysler and they always say could not duplicate the problem. please	1 ~ 11000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS front middle seat did not properly hold passenger. consumer stated that middle seat was kicked from behind by another child	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer was having new seat belt installed . repair men installed wrong right front seat belt. consumer would be charged	1
UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while driving at 30 mph with the windows down the roof vibrates up and down consumer states that it looks	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while driving at 30 mph with the windows down the roof vibrates up and down consumer states that it looks	1
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC power brakes and power steering failed and dumped fluid onto ground. dealer was unable to duplicate the defect. consumer has...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer has been having a problem with vehicle since 3 days after purchasing it. vehicle will start up but cuts...	1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING while driving truck pulls badly to right. dealer told consumer it would straighten up. consumer states there suppose to be...	1
DRUM > DRUM > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR power steering pump failed. (attorney for client). yh...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while traveling at 22mph and trying to make a turn steering wheel locked up and consumer was unable to make	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM intermittently engine stalls and dies without warning causing loss of vehicle control. dealer has inspected vehicle several times and has	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the brake pads experienced premature failure. *jb...	1 ~ 25000 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY exterior mirrors vibrate severely when driving over 60-65mph driver would experience a distorted image of other vehicles in mirror have	1
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the consumer stated that the torque converter slipped while driving". the vehicle was taken to the dealership to have the	1 ~ 7000 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT there seems to be a problem with the design of the dana axles in which cross caster adjustments cannot be...	1

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