2000 Dodge RAM 2500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2000 Dodge RAM 2500 recalls

Most common 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 problems

Problem areas named in the 211 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	57
Steering	43
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	28
Suspension	23
Power Train	16
Engine And Engine Cooling	16
Unknown Or Other	13
Air Bags	10
Electrical System	10
Tires	8

What owners report

2024-08-14, Tires
The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 equipped with Mastercraft Tires, Tire Line: Courser AXT, Tire Size:245/75/R16, DOT Number: [XXX] . The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the abnormal shaking worsened, and the contact pulled over and discovered a bulge in the rear driver’s side tire. The contact replaced the tire with the spare and resumed normal driving. Upon returning to the residence, while inspecting the front passenger’s side tire, the contact cut his index and middle finger on the left hand due to the steel belt protruding from the tire. Upon further inspection, the contact discovered the same failure with

2023-02-19, Unknown Or Other
The dash has completely desegregated exposing all the wires, air conditioning unit, and airbag parts. This is a huge hazard because my headlight switch hangs with nothing to attach to. My airbags are completely visible and could explode at anytime. Everything that was in the dash heated seat, headlight, air system, radio, speedometer, and airbag controls are completely visible and all attachments are completely desegregated I do not know if this also caused the loose steering in my vehicle but I assume it did the steering wheel will turn about a quarter turn before it ever engages the wheels and when driving you must constantly move the wheel back and forth to keep the car in the road I feel

2022-05-19, Service Brakes
In Muskogee County.By the grace of God, I finally gain control of my vehicle, after applying the brakes that failed on me, to avoid an accident, I pulled over to inspect my vehicle. I did a walk around inspection and noticed left rear side a puddle of oil on the ground, a oil leaks right next to the fuel tank inside the frame. After getting into my vehicle I noticed, my ABS light come on. So, I had it tow home. Prior to this I did not have an inspection to see it was safe to drive and I did not report this to the police.

2021-06-22, Steering
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 jams on the brakes and brings the truck back down to below highway speeds. Some people contribute this phenomenon to the worst possible downside of having a coil-sprung front suspension on a truck with a track bar. Unlike a typical suspension set up, Dodge Ram trucks will continue to shake long after hitting the bump to the point that controlling the vehicle is nearly impossible until the driver slows down. The current lawsuit alleges that Chrysle

2018-01-09, Structure
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.

2000 Dodge RAM 2500 questions

Does the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500: Air Bags. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500?

Based on 211 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (57), Steering (43), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (28).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.