IllustrationBALL JOINTS SQUEAKED LOUDLY DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE LOWER BALL JOINTS DID NOT HAVE ANY GREASE FITTINGS. *JB
2000 Dodge RAM 2500
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 275.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
90–25K
1925–50K
2450–75K
2575–100K
35100–150K
9150K+
121 reports with mileage · 90 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Structure. Review the 56 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 27 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
11 crash reports5 fire reports7 injury reports
What owners actually said
211 reportsTHE LEFT TIRE WAS LOSE DUE TO WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY AND BALL JOINTS FAILURE. *PH *JB
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RELEASED WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE DEALER COULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE SEAT BELT BECAUSE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED WHILE AT THE DEALER. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT IN …
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THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RELEASED WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE DEALER COULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE SEAT BELT BECAUSE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED WHILE AT THE DEALER. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A ACCIDENT. *NM
IN REFERENCE TO A COMPLAINT (10053275) CONCERNING FAILURE OF STEERING BOX, WHICH LED TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING CAPABILITIES ON THE VEHICLE. *LA *SC
WHILE DRIVING SPINDLE ARM FOR FRONT WHEELS CHEWED UP THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON BOTH SIDES. CONSUMER HAS TO REPLACE THE SPINDLE ARM EVERY 20,000 MILES. *AK
WE HAVE A DODGE 2000 MODEL 2500 4X4 PU THAT HAS A UTILITY BED ON IT. IT CAME FROM THE FACTORY WITH MICHELIN A/S LTX 245/75/16 LOAD E TIRES. 2 OF THE TIRES HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY ROAD OBJECTS. THEY WERE REPLACED BY 2 GOODYEAR WRANGLER HT TIRES OF THE SAME SIZE INSTALLED ON THE FRONT. THIS TRUCK HAS MAJOR STEERING PROBLEMS AND WA…
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WE HAVE A DODGE 2000 MODEL 2500 4X4 PU THAT HAS A UTILITY BED ON IT. IT CAME FROM THE FACTORY WITH MICHELIN A/S LTX 245/75/16 LOAD E TIRES. 2 OF THE TIRES HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY ROAD OBJECTS. THEY WERE REPLACED BY 2 GOODYEAR WRANGLER HT TIRES OF THE SAME SIZE INSTALLED ON THE FRONT. THIS TRUCK HAS MAJOR STEERING PROBLEMS AND WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. SOME TIRE SHOPS HAVE TOLD ME THAT IT IS A RULE NEVER TO MIX MICHELIN LT RADIAL TIRES WITH LT RADIALS OF ANOTHER BRAND BECAUSE THEY CAUSE THESE PROBLEMS. I CANNOT GET THIS IN ANY DOCUMENTS NOR WILL THE COSTUMER SERVICE PEOPLE FOR THE TIRE COMPANIES CONFORM THIS. ORIGINAL TIRES HAVE 2/3 TREAD LEFT AND GSA MOTOR POOL MAINTENANCE CONTROL WILL NOT AUTHORIZE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE OTHER ORIGINAL TIRES NOR WILL THEY AUTHORIZE THE REPLACEMENTS TO BE OF THE SAME MFG AND STYLE AS THE ORIGINAL. I NEED SOME HELP IN GETTING THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED BEFORE WE HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *JB
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
OCTOBER 28, 2003 DODGE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER P.O. BOX 21-8004 AUBURN HILLS, MI 48321-8004 DEAR MR. OR MS.: I WOULD LIKE TO ACQUAINT YOUR STAFF WITH THE PROBLEM MY 2000 DODGE RAM 2500 SERIES WITH 4WD EXPERIENCED LAST MONTH AT 128,000 MILES. THE VEHICLES VIN IS:[XXX]. THE PROBLEM CONCERNS AN EARLY STEERING BOX F…
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OCTOBER 28, 2003 DODGE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER P.O. BOX 21-8004 AUBURN HILLS, MI 48321-8004 DEAR MR. OR MS.: I WOULD LIKE TO ACQUAINT YOUR STAFF WITH THE PROBLEM MY 2000 DODGE RAM 2500 SERIES WITH 4WD EXPERIENCED LAST MONTH AT 128,000 MILES. THE VEHICLES VIN IS:[XXX]. THE PROBLEM CONCERNS AN EARLY STEERING BOX FAILURE WHICH MEANT LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING ASSIST DISAPPEARED. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE OR PERSON AND SINCE I WAS ON A QUIET RURAL HIGHWAY IT WAS A MATTER OF ROUTINE TO BRING THE TRUCK TO A STOP AND FIGURE OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED. YOUR DODGE DEALER IN VANCOUVER, WA DECLINED TO HELP SO THE TRUCK WENT TO MY TIRE AND SUSPENSION DEALER OF LONG STANDING IN CAMAS, WA AND THEY REPLACED THE STEERING BOX, THE TRACK BAR AND THE TIE ROD ENDS. IM NOT CONCERNED ABOUT THE TIE ROD PARTS AS THOSE ARE WEAR ITEMS. I DO BELIEVE THAT DODGE SHOULD HELP WITH MY EXPENSE OF THE GEAR BOX AND TRACK BAR REPLACEMENT ESPECIALLY SINCE I PURCHASED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NEW EVEN THOUGH IT HAS RUN OUT. OBVIOUSLY GEAR BOX FAILURE SHOULD NOT OCCUR AT SUCH A LOW MILEAGE. *CB *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
STEERING LOCKED UP, WAS UNABLE TO TURN FRONT WHEELS. *LA
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPED WHILE DRIVING". THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE PART REPLACED TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION. *JB
Official recalls
101V153000 · Air Bags
May 8, 2001
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE08047 · 2000-2001 Dodge RAM Pickup Hood Latch
Opened Jul 25, 2008 · Closed Dec 17, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch; Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.