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Dodge RAM 1500 2000 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

513Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
58Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Structure250 complaints

250 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags42 complaints

42 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V153000.

Suspension41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V504000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

01V153000Reported May 8, 2001 - 216,100 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 216,100 vehicles across all affected models.

03V504000Reported December 10, 2003 - 214 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on December 10, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 214 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE08047Opened July 25, 2008 - Closed December 17, 2008

2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP HOOD LATCH. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08047Opened July 25, 2008 - Closed December 17, 2008

2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP HOOD LATCH. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200016
200135
200229
200337
200424
200522
200628
200770
200873
200949
201036
201126
201216
201311
201414
20156
20167
20173
20184
20193
20203
20221
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.