CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Dodge RAM has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA, including 31 crashes, 6 fires, 34 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (27 reports).
2000 Dodge RAM recalls
Most common 2000 Dodge RAM problems
Problem areas named in the 147 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 |
| Steering | 24 |
| Air Bags | 23 |
| Power Train | 22 |
| Suspension | 20 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Equipment | 8 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM . WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE HOOD UN LATCHED AND SLAMMED AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION SHE NOTICED THAT THE HOOD LATCH HAD FRACTURED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 160,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OPENED, WHICH IMPAIRED HIS VISIBILITY. HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND TEMPORARILY SECURE THE HOOD IN A LATCHED POSITION. A MECHANIC, UPON INSPECTION CONCLUDED THAT THE HOOD LATCH FAILED. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 120,000.
THE DASH BOARD ON MY 2000 DODGE RAM 2400 HAS CRACKED IN NUMEROUS PLACES AND IS CAVING IN. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, PASSENGERS COULD INJURED BY THE SHARP PIECES OF PLASTIC. *TR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SAFETY LATCH ON THE HOOD RUSTED CAUSING THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE TO COME UP AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE HOOD LATCH PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. UPDATED 11/17/06. *JB
2000 Dodge RAM questions
Does the 2000 Dodge RAM have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2000 Dodge RAM: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module; Electrical System:Wiring; Air Bags; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Trailer Hitches. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge RAM?
Based on 147 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (27), Steering (24), Air Bags (23).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Dodge RAM 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.