Does the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500, the most recent reported on May 8, 2001 (Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500?

Owners have filed 211 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (56 complaints), followed by steering (38).

How many 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?

11 of 211 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Dodge RAM 2500 recalls and problems

1 recall and 211 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500.

recalls

211

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 2500 recalls

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.

Structure56
Steering38
Service brakes, hydraulic27
Suspension23
Power train14
Unknown or other13
Engine and engine cooling12
Air bags10
Electrical system10
Tires8

What owners report

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

Aug 14, 2024 · Tires · 305,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 equipped with Mastercraft Tires, Tire Line: Courser AXT, Tire Size:245/75/R16, DOT Number: […] . The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the abnormal shaking worsened, and the contact pulled over and discovered…

Feb 19, 2023 · Unknown or other
The dash has completely desegregated exposing all the wires, air conditioning unit, and airbag parts. This is a huge hazard because my headlight switch hangs with nothing to attach to. My airbags are completely visible and could explode at anytime. Everything that was in the dash heated seat, headlight, air system…

May 19, 2022 · Service brakes
In Muskogee County.By the grace of God, I finally gain control of my vehicle, after applying the brakes that failed on me, to avoid an accident, I pulled over to inspect my vehicle. I did a walk around inspection and noticed left rear side a puddle of oil on the ground, a oil leaks right next to the fuel tank inside…

Jun 22, 2021 · Steering
They Did Not INCLUDE THE 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Yet I have had the same experience several times.When travelling at highway speeds and hitting a bump or pot-hole in the road, the front end begins to shake violently and does not stop until the driver jams on the brakes and brings the truck back down to below highway…

Jan 9, 2018 · Structure · 173,190 miles
DASH CRACKED AND SHATTERED TO PIECES, WITH NO REASON APPARENT REASON AND/OR WITHOUT OPERATOR'S CONTROL. PART OF IT HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING.

RAM 2500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	1	211	11	5
2001	1	469	20	11
2002	0	155	10	1
2003	6	661	30	2

Across all years, the 2006 RAM 2500 has the most complaints (670). All Dodge RAM 2500 years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500, the most recent reported on May 8, 2001 (Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500?: Owners have filed 211 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (56 complaints), followed by steering (38).
How many 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 11 of 211 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 14, 2024.