2000 Dodge Ram 3500: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 58 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is suspension (18% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2001
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Had a car pull out in front of me and air bags did not deploy in crash. Excessive front end damage, insurance totaled truck. Also had a friend 2 weeks prior involved in a crash with excessive front end damage, insurance totaled his truck and his air bags did not deploy. His truck was a 2006 ram 3500. Does dodge have an air bag problem in these trucks? Seem to. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that he heard a knocking noise coming from the engine while driving at all speeds. The failure also occurred while stopped. The vehicle was taken to three different repair shops and the contact was informed that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 98,000. The VIN was unavailable.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2012
“Consumer states dodge ram 3500 diesel popped out of park causing injuries *tgw the consumer stated the door of the vehicle hit her and the truck ran over her, breaking both of her legs. *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2012
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“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge 3500. The contact stated when turning into his driveway he heard a loud clanging noise. When he inspected the vehicle he noticed that the frame had detached from the vehicle due to rust. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 120,000. Updated 07/08/11 *bf the consumer stated he noticed the drag link mount had come off the frame and was rusted through in many places. Updated 02/03/12”Owner report · Structure · May 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the right front wheel bearing froze. The contact had trouble getting the wheel bearing off and the dealer stated that it would come off when more pressure was applied. When the contact applied more pressure, the threads on the drive axle and axle nut stripped and the contact then had to replace the hub, nut and axle. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 03/02/11 *bf the consumer stated he tried to pull the hub off the axle and it separated. The consumer had to replace the hub, axle and nut. The drive axle and nut are available only through the dealer; axle $760 and nut $31.00. Updated 09/19/11”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the trailer hitch side brackets fractured from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and inquired in regards to NHTSA campaign id number: 00v107000 (trailer hitches). The dealer advised the contact that his VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 135,000.”Owner report · Trailer Hitches · Sep 2010
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the dashboard was severely cracked and fractured. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 04/30/13*lj”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2010
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated the dashboard disintegrated and began to fall from the vehicle. The manufacture advised they had not received any complaints similar to his and would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 55,000. Updated 07/19/10 *bf updated 09/07/10”Owner report · Structure · May 2009
“While towing a trailer brake line near the rear of fuel tank ruptured causing brake failure found that other dodge trucks with same problem existed called dodge safety recall 800 number was told there is no such issue I own a 2000 dodge ram 3500. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2008
“While driving my dodge van, it will shut of, no gas to engine. I can cruise to the side of the road most of the time. Had the vehicle worked on, new fuel pump, cleaned the ground as advised my a dodge service center, had a complete tune up and anything else myself or my mechanic could think of. The vehicle still cuts off when it wants without warning. It will restart after 4-5 minutes. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2007
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 6 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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.
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Is the 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 reliable?
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2000 Dodge Ram 3500. The most complained-about area is suspension (18% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 87,285 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.