Complaints
269
Crashes
13
Fires
9
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Dodge 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#144 complaints
Structural Problems
Avg mileage:91,064 mi
#218 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:80,772 mi
Crash-related:1
#311 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:118,384 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Dodge 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 44 | — | — | 91,064 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 18 | 1 | — | 80,772 mi | |
| Body Structure | 11 | — | — | 118,384 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 10 | 1 | — | 98,239 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 8 | — | 4 | 73,664 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | — | — | 51,108 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 118,296 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 82,539 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | — | — | 99,750 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | — | 160,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | 4 | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — |
Structural Problems
44
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,064
Steering Defects
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,772
Body Structure
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,384
Hydraulic Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,239
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
73,664
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,108
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,296
Diesel Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,539
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,750
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
160,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Dodge 2500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Dodge 2500 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2000 Dodge 2500 has 269 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structural Problems with 44 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Dodge 2500?
Top reported problems: Structural Problems (44 complaints, avg 91,064 mi); Steering Defects (18 complaints, avg 80,772 mi); Body Structure (11 complaints, avg 118,384 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 2500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 93,905 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 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Dodge 2500 include 13 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 9 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 2500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Dodge 2500 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 2500?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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