Does the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500, the most recent reported on December 10, 2003 (Tires). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500?

Owners have filed 513 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (248 complaints), followed by power train (45).

How many 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 complaints mention a crash or fire?

37 of 513 complaints report a crash and 8 a fire; 50 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Dodge RAM 1500 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 513 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500.

recalls

513

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Dodge RAM 1500 recalls

Tires

NHTSA campaign 03V504000 · reported December 10, 2003 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 214 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The fix: 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.

Air bags

NHTSA campaign 01V153000 · reported May 8, 2001 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 216,100 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Structure248
Power train45
Unknown or other42
Air bags41
Electrical system35
Suspension35
Engine and engine cooling25
Service brakes, hydraulic23
Steering17
Equipment14

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 17, 2022 · Electrical system
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…

Sep 29, 2020 · Suspension · 248,000 miles
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.

Sep 7, 2020 · Exterior lighting · 125,000 miles
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.

Jun 18, 2020 · Structure
HOOD LATCH COMES OFF.

May 8, 2019 · Structure
2000 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RUSTED FRAME.

RAM 1500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	2	513	37	8
2001	2	1,112	65	35
2002	3	815	55	14
2003	1	1,171	76	12

Across all years, the 2005 RAM 1500 has the most complaints (1,173). All Dodge RAM 1500 years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500, the most recent reported on December 10, 2003 (Tires). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500?: Owners have filed 513 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (248 complaints), followed by power train (45).
How many 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 37 of 513 complaints report a crash and 8 a fire; 50 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 17, 2022.