Does the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500, 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 3500?

Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (10 complaints), followed by structure (9).

How many 2000 Dodge RAM 3500 complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 58 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Dodge RAM 3500 recalls and problems

1 recall and 58 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500.

recalls

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 3500 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.

Suspension10
Structure9
Power train8
Electrical system7
Engine and engine cooling5
Fuel system, other5
Service brakes, hydraulic5
Steering5
Air bags2
Equipment2

What owners report

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

Apr 3, 2015 · Structure · 77,571 miles
THE CRACKING HAS DONE NOTHING BUT GET WORSE. THE DASH HAS BEGUN HAVING CHUCKS OF BROKEN PLASTIC FALL OFF INTO THE INSTRUMENTATION AND ON THE FLOOR. IT HAS DISPROPORTIONATELY DEVALUED THE TRUCK. THE DASH SHOULD BE REPLACED BY DODGE ALONG WITH THE BEZEL ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHICH HAS 2 CRACKS IN IT. THE CRACKS IN…

Apr 23, 2014 · Air bags · 686,533 miles · crash reported
HAD A CAR PULL OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN CRASH. EXCESSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE, INSURANCE TOTALED TRUCK. ALSO HAD A FRIEND 2 WEEKS PRIOR INVOLVED IN A CRASH WITH EXCESSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE, INSURANCE TOTALED HIS TRUCK AND HIS AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HIS TRUCK WAS A 2006 RAM 3500. DOES DODGE HAVE…

Jul 7, 2013 · Structure · 150,000 miles
DODGE CASE # […] CRACKED DASHBOARD DUE TO DEFECTIVE PLASTIC WHEN TRUCK WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2000. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN AN INSULATED ENCLOSED GARAGE EXCEPT WHEN BEING DRIVEN. DUE TO THE SEVERE CRACKS, SHARP PIECES COULD POTENTIALLY FLY THROUGH THE CAB UPON IMPACT DURING AN ACCIDENT CAUSING SERIOUS TO FATAL CUTS. THERE…

Jul 27, 2012 · Equipment · crash reported
ON APRIL 2, 2012 I WENT TO A RANCH THAT I WORK AT, PUT MY TRUCK IN PARK, PUT THE BRAKE ON, AND OPENED THE GATE. I DROVE THROUGH AND DID THE SAME PROCEDURE TO GO TO CLOSE THE GATE. MY TRUCK POPPED OUT OF PARK,RAN THROUGH IT'S PARKING BRAKE, THE DOOR KNOCKED ME DOWN AND THE FRONT TIRE OF MY DODGE 3500 RAN OVER BOTH OF…

Jul 11, 2012 · Engine · 98,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING AT ALL SPEEDS. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE…

RAM 3500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	1	58	4	5
2001	1	130	12	3
2002	0	44	2	0
2003	6	286	9	1

Across all years, the 2012 RAM 3500 has the most complaints (366). All Dodge RAM 3500 years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500, 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 3500?: Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (10 complaints), followed by structure (9).
How many 2000 Dodge RAM 3500 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 58 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 3, 2015.