2000 Dodge RAM 1500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500. Newest first.
Certain replacement k&n fuel performance kits, p/nos. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, and 57-1530. also, a small percentage of these kits were sold under the mopar performance parts brand name (p/nos. P5007069 and p5007070). all kits were manufactured from april 20, 1999, through september 23, 2004. these assemblies were…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash or increased stoping distances when braking.
Remedy
K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. the recall began on april 20, 2006.
On certain 4X4 pickup trucks equipped with the snow plow preparation package, the tires supplied on some vehicles may have gross axle weight ratings that slightly exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealers will provide replacement p245/75r16 tires to meet the load carrying capacity specified on the vehicle certification label and accommodate the addition of a commercially available snow plow and hardware. owner notification began on december 22, 2003. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
513 complaints37 involved a crash8 involved a fire50 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Engine · Steering
Unknown Will be driving down the road and the truck will shut off. When this happens it also affects the power steering and the power brakes. Has happened at a spotlight and I had to push it thru a busy intersection. Has happened going down the road just at random. No warning. But it does…
Unknown Will be driving down the road and the truck will shut off. When this happens it also affects the power steering and the power brakes. Has happened at a spotlight and I had to push it thru a busy intersection. Has happened going down the road just at random. No warning. But it does show (No Bus) when this happens but it does not trigger a code or engine light Try to start it and it will not start. Sometime it's only a few minutes up too 1/2 Hour the last time it cut off.
- Suspension
I purchased a used 2000 dodge RAM 1500 and noticed that my suspension on my truck IS not right. I experience jerking upon braking. It sounds like metal upon metal while I am driving. It IS extremely loud also. Under my foot while I am driving I can feel the grinding noise and often it feels very hot.
- Exterior lighting
The lights do not illuminate well enough to drive at night. I know that when I search by make and model, there are 17 recalls in which the lights are recalled, yet my truck isn't showing the recalls by the vin.
- Structure › Body › Hood · Unknown or other
Hood latch comes off. *tr
- Structure
2000 dodge RAM 1500. Consumer writes in regards to rusted frame. *Ld *js
- Exterior lighting · Structure › Body · Suspension
The dodge RAM 1500 4X4 try k needs to be recalled due to bade fram rust and bad body rust and for the bad dash that dodge put in them but let's first. Talk about a safety recall for the bad farms that was used I want my truck fixed and dodge should be made to do so
- Unknown or other
The spare tire IS located under the car and held up with a steel cable via a winch hoist. over time the steel cable sheered off so at one point recently I lost the spare tire while driving and I have not noticed it. this IS a safety problem as it may have damaged a vehicle following me. I…
The spare tire IS located under the car and held up with a steel cable via a winch hoist. over time the steel cable sheered off so at one point recently I lost the spare tire while driving and I have not noticed it. this IS a safety problem as it may have damaged a vehicle following me. I certainly don't want to be driving behind another pickup truck and suddenly its spare tire falls out from underneath it. attached IS a photo of the spare tire winch hoist showing the sheered steel cable. this appears not to be an isolated case as certainly there are videos on youtube available where others are having the same issue. I don't know when exactly I lost the spare tire, I do know that I checked its air pressure about 6 months before writing this report, hence I am picking below today's date.
- Power train
Driving my vehicle down a city street I started to approach a stop sign. As the vehicle came almost to a stop I heard a scraping noise and then the vehicle abruptly stopped. When I pressed the accelerator pedal the engine would rev and the truck would act like it was in park while in "d". I got…
Driving my vehicle down a city street I started to approach a stop sign. As the vehicle came almost to a stop I heard a scraping noise and then the vehicle abruptly stopped. When I pressed the accelerator pedal the engine would rev and the truck would act like it was in park while in "d". I got out of the truck to inspect and found my driveshaft was no longer attached at the rear of the vehicle, to the transfer case. No abnormal noises were heard prior to this, or any running issues that would have indicated a problem. The truck will not move in forward position, but will roll backwards in neutral. Once I was able to remove the driveshaft from the transfer case and inspect, I found that the pinion nut had backed off and was still encased inside the rear flange attached to the driveshaft & u-joint. Fluid had been blown out and covered all of the rear axle and differential. I was able to roll my vehicle in neutral backwards out of the roadway. We hauled vehicle home using one of our other vehicles and a trailer with a come-a-long wench. Vehicle IS still not repaired at this time. I have contacted dodge directly at the dealer as well as through their customer service chat. Both instructed me that nothing could be done at this time. It was suggested that I fix the vehicle and that if a recall was released at a later date then reimbursement could potentially be issued. The reason I contacted dodge was due to the fact that this IS a known issue with model years that are slightly newer than my vehicle. A recall was issued for almost 300K vehicles for this exact same complaint. I feel dodge should have done further investigation into how long they had been using this particular design for their rear differential pinion nut and extended the recall further.
- Visibility/wiper
My windshield whippers stop randomly when on low speeds
- Electrical system
While I was driving on a city road, the vehicle just shut off. Almost like I turned the ignition off. All gauges worked as normal, stereo, a/c, etc(aux power components) . No check engine light came on or anything. Pulled to side off road and turned hazards on. I tried to restart vehicle it would…
While I was driving on a city road, the vehicle just shut off. Almost like I turned the ignition off. All gauges worked as normal, stereo, a/c, etc(aux power components) . No check engine light came on or anything. Pulled to side off road and turned hazards on. I tried to restart vehicle it would turn over but would not start, I then noticed in the odometer that it stated "no bus" . Thinking it may have been an electronic system issue with fuel system I checked fuse box under the hood. I pulled the fuel system relay out then reinstalled. Truck started up ( all this took about 5-10 min). So I purchased a new relay but waited to have see if issue was resolved. Sitting in a parking lot a few days later I started vehicle and started to load groceries , the vehicle shift off again, I tried to restart and same thing, looked at odometer and again it stated 'no bus" so I installed new relay. Put in off position and tried again. Still no luck. Waited a few min and tried to start vehicle again and it started up. Looked up on forums to find possible solution and the next step was to try the coil. I have installed new coil on 06/05/2018 and am currently waiting for issue to come again. To day IS 06/06/2018. Thinking back the vehicle has had some jerking motions that almost resemble the same symptoms but never fully died , just jerked really bad but continued to drive. This IS unsafe for if I was on a highway it kills power to the power steering pump and could cause an accident. *tr
- Engine · Steering · Vehicle speed control
Linkage in steering column will remain in 2ND gear when I have put it in drive. It has been in mechanics twice. Twice into mechanics regarding antifreeze spilling inside the cab of truck. Repair was on water pump both times. Still having problems with both concerns. Resulting in health issues…
Linkage in steering column will remain in 2ND gear when I have put it in drive. It has been in mechanics twice. Twice into mechanics regarding antifreeze spilling inside the cab of truck. Repair was on water pump both times. Still having problems with both concerns. Resulting in health issues being at risk linkage while in motion on highway. Antifreeze spewing inside cab of truck on windshield, carpet and mats, also center of cab near 4 wheel gear shifter.occurs when stationary or when driving.
- Fuel/propulsion system · Vehicle speed control
Vehicle starts to hesitate in the middle of a left turn almost shutting off does it cold or warmed up. Takes a long time to get into gear at a stop light or sign and also when it IS in park and put into drive.
- Unknown or other
Dashboard totally and I mean totally fell apart, just from everyday drivings bumps, bounces, and vibrations on city, state, and national streets, roads, and highways.
- Electrical system
10:30 pm driving down a two lane highway no shoulder on a hill, it was like I turned the key off. Sure glad the flashers worked,i had my cell phone and a flash light so I could slow traffic down.lucky.. No one was hurt or killed.the pick up will crank over wont start. Towed it home,the odometer…
10:30 pm driving down a two lane highway no shoulder on a hill, it was like I turned the key off. Sure glad the flashers worked,i had my cell phone and a flash light so I could slow traffic down.lucky.. No one was hurt or killed.the pick up will crank over wont start. Towed it home,the odometer reads no bus there IS no codes that can be read at the diagnostic link connector.it reads no link.. Why does dodge put a link connector on vehicles if there IS no way to read any codes so I can fix it without spending hundreds of dollars at the dealership? The internet IS full of dodges with the same problem that people cant fix without hauling to the dealership.sure hope you can help fix this problem.(an electrical mess).
- Structure › Body
My dashboard was completely destroyed by the sun and heat ( 2008). It started as cracks and morphed into pieces falling apart. I asked dodge in 2008 if they was any recalls and the responded no. I could have it replaced for apprx 600 usd. its now 2016 and I finally had my dash replaced with a…
My dashboard was completely destroyed by the sun and heat ( 2008). It started as cracks and morphed into pieces falling apart. I asked dodge in 2008 if they was any recalls and the responded no. I could have it replaced for apprx 600 usd. its now 2016 and I finally had my dash replaced with a new aftermarket piece that IS made with plastics thst are designed to withstand sunlight and heat. why IS dodge allowed to produce a product that fails so easily and not held responsible? There should be releif for the owners !!
- Steering
I've only owned the truck for about 8 months at this time. About 1 month ago I experienced what my research has shown to be the dodge death wobble, this IS where one of the front wheels hits a bump in the road at freeway speed and the front end oscillates violently and will not stop without slowing…
I've only owned the truck for about 8 months at this time. About 1 month ago I experienced what my research has shown to be the dodge death wobble, this IS where one of the front wheels hits a bump in the road at freeway speed and the front end oscillates violently and will not stop without slowing the vehicle down and radically moving the steering wheel from center (straight line). If left to "wobble" it seems that the vehicle would shake itself to death!! Maybe even break a steering/suspension component. I did try installing the enhanced brace that ties the sway bar mounts/anchor points to a new bearing supporting an extension on the pittman arm shaft and I also had the front end components checked, aligned and tires balanced to no avail, though the brace kit seemed to help. It IS hard to predict when a bump in the road will set it off but the last time it happened I barely kept it from pulling into the next lane before I got it slowed and controlled. I now try to minimize my time on the freeway in my commute to/from work.
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2000 dodge RAM 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured. The contact was concerned that the front passenger side air bags would be unsafe due to the location of the fracture. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,600.
- Unknown or other
The vehicle stalls when slowing down or stopping at a stoplight. no codes appear and the power steering and brakes no longer work. The vehicle may startup immediately or take two hours to restart. The radio and lights work, but the gauges don't engage when trying to restart the car. The problem…
The vehicle stalls when slowing down or stopping at a stoplight. no codes appear and the power steering and brakes no longer work. The vehicle may startup immediately or take two hours to restart. The radio and lights work, but the gauges don't engage when trying to restart the car. The problem occurs during warm weather days. the problem has occurred a number of times when my teenage son has been driving the vehicle. I'm afraid the vehicle will stall and place me in a dangerous situation. the problem has occurred a tremendous amount of times over the past year.
- Unknown or other
I believe somebody needs to hold chrysler daimler responsible to place the severe safety concern of the dashboard for the 2000 dodge RAM 1500 on the recall list. I have placed photos of why it IS a safety concern in this report. They have been aware of this issue for 16 years now and have done…
I believe somebody needs to hold chrysler daimler responsible to place the severe safety concern of the dashboard for the 2000 dodge RAM 1500 on the recall list. I have placed photos of why it IS a safety concern in this report. They have been aware of this issue for 16 years now and have done nothing to fix it. It IS obviously made of defective sub-standard material and has affected a large number of people with this make and model of pickup. The huge concern IS that a dashboard of this standard can if not already killed or caused traumatic injuries to face or head to people in a collision due to airbag deployment or even failure to deploy for passenger side. Please take action on the matter before statistics take place.
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2000 dodge RAM 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was deteriorating very badly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
- Air bags
Takata recall my complaint IS the airbag, nothing has happened but this IS on the recall list, so I want it fixed so I want end up dying due to neglect. Does something have to happen in order for repair work to be done- really.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2000 dodge RAM 1500. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was notified that the pcm (pulse code modulation) needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the pcm had been replaced three times…
TL* the contact owns a 2000 dodge RAM 1500. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was notified that the pcm (pulse code modulation) needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the pcm had been replaced three times; however, the failure recurred. The contact also stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled and caused the contact's vehicle to become rear ended by another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the back and neck that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired, but the details were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 205,000. The vin was not available.
- Unknown or other
The frame IS rusting and has a break in the front end!
- Structure › Body
Dash cracking and falling into the passenger area. Big chunks of plastic fell off of the dash and the truck IS relatively not used.
- Unknown or other
The dash board started cracking roughly 4 to 5 years after purchase. I purchased new in 2000. It continued to crack and fall apart as time went on. I had to remove the dash board in order to replace the heating core. During that repair it simply, completely crack and broke apart. In order to get…
The dash board started cracking roughly 4 to 5 years after purchase. I purchased new in 2000. It continued to crack and fall apart as time went on. I had to remove the dash board in order to replace the heating core. During that repair it simply, completely crack and broke apart. In order to get the dash board back in the truck, I had to glue it together using aluminum sheet metal under the dash in order to have something solid to glue the pieces back together with. I never saw anything like it in all my life. It's the worst dash board I have ever seen and it will keep my from buying another chrysler product unless chrysler installs a better dash free of charge.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 2000-2001 dodge RAM pickup 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…
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10229256KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
- 10224768Connecting to the DRB III Emulator for Cummins Engines
- 10223854Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2. Fill the T-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent. 3. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the oil pan flange.~ 4. The four piece gasket will need to be assembled to make a complete oil pan gasket. 5. Lay the oil pan gasket(s) onto the oil pan flange.~ 6. Ensure the oil pan gasket segment joints are properly aligned. 7. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the top of the oil pan gasket.~ 8. Install the oil pan. Starting from the center and working outward, tighten the oil pan bolts to 28 Nm [21 ft. lbs.].
- 10221686KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
- 10220101Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10191455Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only.
- 10176211This SKU is a Clock Spring. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the internal spring. If the internal spring is not seated, the electrical circuit for the horn is disconnected and the horn will not function. The horn electrical circuit does not affect the airbag circuit.
- 10175735Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
- 10169249Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10139596Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.
- 1013900968069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the valve cover gasket is not the root cause to your concern. In addition, make sure that the wiring attaching nuts are torqued to their proper value.~
- 1012900882212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~
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