Complaints
641
Crashes
40
Fires
18
Injuries
56
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Dodge 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1219 complaints
Structural Problems
Avg mileage:85,759 mi
Crash-related:1
#228 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:55,140 mi
Crash-related:1
#323 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:76,050 mi
Crash-related:19
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Dodge 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 219 | 1 | — | 85,759 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 28 | 1 | — | 55,140 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 23 | 19 | — | 76,050 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 22 | 1 | 2 | 108,036 mi | |
| Airbags | 18 | 7 | — | 69,094 mi | |
| Body Structure | 18 | 1 | — | 104,756 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 12 | — | 8 | 94,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 12 | 1 | — | 91,350 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 10 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | — | 126,500 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 203,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 1 | — | 115,833 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 8 | — | — | 79,160 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | 1 | — | 86,392 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 6 | — | — | 55,467 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 6 | — | — | 92,500 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 86,200 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 6 | — | — | 36,759 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 5 | — | — | 98,333 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 5 | — | — | 90,750 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 155,354 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | — | 2 | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 5 | 1 | — | 47,667 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Structural Problems
219
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,759
Automatic Transmission
28
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,140
Air Bags:Frontal
23
complaints
Crashes
19
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,050
Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
108,036
Airbags
18
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,094
Body Structure
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,756
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
8
Avg Miles
94,000
Suspension:Front
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,350
Tire Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,000
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,500
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
203,500
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,833
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,160
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,392
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,467
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,500
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,200
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,759
Other Equipment
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,333
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,750
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,354
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,667
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Dodge 1500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Dodge 1500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Dodge 1500 has 641 NHTSA complaints, 40 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structural Problems with 219 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Dodge 1500?
Top reported problems: Structural Problems (219 complaints, avg 85,759 mi); Automatic Transmission (28 complaints, avg 55,140 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (23 complaints, avg 76,050 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Dodge 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,154 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Dodge 1500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Dodge 1500 include 40 crash-related reports, 18 fire reports, 56 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Dodge 1500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Dodge 1500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Dodge 1500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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