Complaints
212
Crashes
37
Fires
12
Injuries
47
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Dodge Ram Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:194,000 mi
Crash-related:18
#211 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:80,000 mi
Fires:1
#311 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:72,000 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Dodge Ram.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 18 | 18 | — | 194,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | — | 1 | 80,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 11 | 3 | — | 72,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 9 | — | 4 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 7,750 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | 1 | — | 7,750 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 80,477 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 5 | 1 | — | 52,000 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 22,667 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | 2 | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
18
complaints
Crashes
18
Fires
—
Avg Miles
194,000
Automatic Transmission
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,750
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,750
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,477
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,000
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,667
Air Bags:Side/Window
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Trailer Hitches
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Dodge Ram — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Dodge Ram reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Dodge Ram has 212 NHTSA complaints, 37 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Dodge Ram?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (18 complaints, avg 194,000 mi); Automatic Transmission (11 complaints, avg 80,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (11 complaints, avg 72,000 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 Ram?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 88,830 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 Ram?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Dodge Ram include 37 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 47 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 Ram have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Dodge Ram 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 Ram?
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 Ram reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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