2000 Dodge RAM Wagon

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Power train3
2. Electrical system1
3. Service brakes1
4. Steering1
5. Suspension1

Latest complaints

• Dec 15, 2020NJ108,000 mi
  Service brakes · Steering · Suspension
  When driving down highway felt intermittently loss of steering, brakes felt weak, noise when turni g. Repair shop said bearings gave and needed brakes. Then lost alignment, steering,would not respond properly...mechanic said due to rust, bearing failed again, frame IS rotted by steering box and…

  When driving down highway felt intermittently loss of steering, brakes felt weak, noise when turni g. Repair shop said bearings gave and needed brakes. Then lost alignment, steering,would not respond properly...mechanic said due to rust, bearing failed again, frame IS rotted by steering box and helping to spread under pressure..lucky to be alive , he said...no repair parts available and dodge, aware of the problem, said sorry...no recalls have been issued...many complaints of this frame for due to a/ c drainage and radiator overflow..now unrepairable paper weight....mechanic said previous welding / repair was attempted which says knowledge prior to me buying this faulty, unsafe vehicle..

• Jul 5, 2017VA52,000 mi
  Power train
  TL* the contact owns a 2000 dodge RAM wagon. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the transmission gear shift lever was not locked but, when the lever was touched, the gears shifted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an…

  TL* the contact owns a 2000 dodge RAM wagon. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the transmission gear shift lever was not locked but, when the lever was touched, the gears shifted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

• Dec 17, 2013FL88,457 miFire
  Electrical system
  TL* the contact owns a 2000 dodge RAM b3500 wagon. The contact stated that the electrical system was defective and caused the rear brake, heater and air conditioning system to fail. Additionally, the fuse box was found to be burned which caused the electrical system to overheat. The vehicle was not…

  TL* the contact owns a 2000 dodge RAM b3500 wagon. The contact stated that the electrical system was defective and caused the rear brake, heater and air conditioning system to fail. Additionally, the fuse box was found to be burned which caused the electrical system to overheat. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 88,457. The vin was not available.

• Dec 7, 2009AR85,000 mi
  Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
  I have a 2000 dodge RAM 3500 van that the gear shift levers 'falls' out of park and goes into reverse on it's own. This IS a known problem with these vans and the nhtsa issued a recall for these vehicles with a date of manufacture from 07/2000 to 07/2002 and IS campaign number 07v555000. my van…

  I have a 2000 dodge RAM 3500 van that the gear shift levers 'falls' out of park and goes into reverse on it's own. This IS a known problem with these vans and the nhtsa issued a recall for these vehicles with a date of manufacture from 07/2000 to 07/2002 and IS campaign number 07v555000. my van was manufactured on 05/2000 (2 months before the recall date) so chrysler will not repair the faulty shifter linkage on my van. *Tr

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.
• 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.
• 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.~
• 10136906Part Description: Seal - Shift Shaft on RFE transmissions Issue Description: This seal (04799346) is replaceable with Seal Kit (68235551AA), which includes a seal and retainer. The Seal Kit is applicable to all (5)45RFE transmissions.
• 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~
• 10016603Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor.
• 10003414Intermittent locking/unlocking of doors without activating the power door lock switch.
• 6092315Subject regarding central timer module electrically locks-up.
• 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
• 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
• 6089784Information on the ignition off draw (iod) fuse location.
• 634272Flash programming failure recovery. *Slc
• 634087Subject regarding remote keyless entry programming procedures. *Slc
• 634082Chrome wheel care. *Slc
• 634077Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *Slc
• 633497Subject regarding the outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *Slc
• 628294This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure for steering sensitivity.
• 625650Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement.
• 625597Subject regarding steering wander diagnosis.
• 621938This technical service bulletin contains both updated self-adhesive service and / or diagnostic manual pages and update pages.
• 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
• 620066Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles.
• 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
• 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
• 616731Advance service information regarding revised alignment specifications.
• 616727Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement.
• 616721A condition may exist with the door locks intermittently locking and / or unlocking without any activation of the power door lock switch or a clicking sound heard coming from the power door locks (repeated locking or repeated unlocking).
• 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
• 614665Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement.

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