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2000 Dodge Ram 1500
The 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 appears in 2 NHTSA recall campaigns (tires and air bags) and in 509 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is structure: 392.7 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 65.9 per 1,000 across all 2000 model-year vehicles and against 133.8 per 1,000 for the Dodge Ram 1500 line as a whole.
That is about the same as the average of 524.0 complaints per model year across the 22 Dodge Ram 1500 model years on this register; 37 complaints reported a crash and 8 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2008 (73); the most recent in the file is dated 8 May 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Remedy: Dealers will provide replacement p245/75r16 tires to meet the load carrying capacity specified on the vehicle certification label and accommodate the addition of a commercially available snow plow and hardware. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign C40).
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th VIN position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th VIN position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. Important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. In addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign 982).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 (black) against all 2000 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2000 | Ram 1500 line | All 2000 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 392.7 | 133.8 | 65.9 |
| Power Train | 77.3 | 154.4 | 83.9 |
| Air Bags | 67.8 | 144.3 | 54 |
| Unknown or Other | 66.2 | 42.6 | 18.9 |
| Suspension | 63.1 | 58.9 | 80.5 |
| Electrical System | 58.4 | 82 | 99.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 249 | 392.7 | 133.8 | 65.9 |
| Power Train | 49 | 77.3 | 154.4 | 83.9 |
| Air Bags | 43 | 67.8 | 144.3 | 54 |
| Unknown or Other | 42 | 66.2 | 42.6 | 18.9 |
| Suspension | 40 | 63.1 | 58.9 | 80.5 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 58.4 | 82 | 99.3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 52.1 | 43.4 | 116 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 | 44.2 | 37.5 | 108.3 |
| Steering | 17 | 26.8 | 55.5 | 45.7 |
| Equipment | 15 | 23.7 | 10.4 | 17.5 |
| Tires | 13 | 20.5 | 19.4 | 47.5 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 11 | 17.4 | 9.5 | 16.3 |
| Visibility | 10 | 15.8 | 22 | 37.6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 14.2 | 18 | 42.9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 12.6 | 33 | 32.8 |
| Wheels | 5 | 7.9 | 18.3 | 11.8 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 6.3 | 10.8 | 17.4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 6.3 | 13.8 | 34.5 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 6.3 | 1.7 | 5.9 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 6.3 | 13.3 | 11.2 |
| Seats | 2 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 15.1 |
| Engine | 2 | 3.2 | 36.4 | 10.7 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 3.2 | 6.8 | 0.7 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1.6 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 1.6 | 20.6 | 4.3 |
509 unique complaints, 634 component mentions; 50 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE08047 | Preliminary evaluation | 2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP HOOD LATCH | latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 25 Jul 2008 | 17 Dec 2008 | — |
Other Dodge Ram 1500 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 NHTSA | 0 | 7 | — |
| 1992 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 800 |
| 1993 NHTSA | 0 | 6 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | 112 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | 210 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | 295 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | 359 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | 513 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | 604 | — |
| 2000 | 2 | 509 | 216,314 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1,094 | 216,314 |
| 2002 | 3 | 798 | 483,439 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1,132 | 385,686 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1,045 | 8,983,032 |
| 2005 | 4 | 1,116 | 9,233,400 |
| 2006 | 9 | 744 | 9,916,501 |
| 2007 | 4 | 485 | 9,486,267 |
| 2008 | 5 | 508 | 9,946,616 |
| 2009 | 2 | 618 | 322,974 |
| 2010 | 4 | 419 | 2,024,465 |
| 2011 | 4 | 513 | 2,040,547 |
| 2012 | 6 | 442 | 3,101,529 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Dodge Ram 1500 model years · Dodge: 118 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 03V504000, was reported to NHTSA on 10 Dec 2003 and concerns tires. Across all model years the Dodge Ram 1500 line has 29 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 complain about most?
Structure: 249 of 634 component mentions (392.7 per 1,000). Next is power train with 49. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.