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2000 DODGE RAM 1500 Power Train Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Train Issues in the 2000 DODGE RAM 1500

5 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Power Train Complaints

#11115769 |
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 &...
#10648294 |
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A DIRT ROAD AT ABOUT 35MPH. THE REAR END OF MY 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT 4X4 STARTED GRINDING. I STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT HIT THE PAVEMENT. I CAME TO A STOP AND LOOKED UNDER MY TRUCK. THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT WAS HANGING AND THE PINION GEAR WAS POINTED UP TOWARDS THE BED. I TRIED TO MOVE THE TRUCK FARTHER OFF THE ROAD AND THE REAR END WAS FROZE UP. ONCE I GOT IT TO A MECHANIC WE DISCOVERED THAT THE PINION NUT HAD BACKED ITSELF OFF THE PINION GEAR, CAUSING THE PINION GEAR TO GET WEDGED IN THE OTHER GEARS. *TR
#10550374 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE REMEDY PART TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
#10457876 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL OVER TO INSPECT THE FAILURE WHEN THE TRANSFER CASE EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND AS THE VEHICLE ARRIVED, THE DRIVE SHAFT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
#10000387 |
TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING IN OVERDRIVE. TOOK TO DEALER WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. 1 1/2 WEEKS LATER. ON CHRISTMAS. STOPPED AT STOP SIGN. WENT TO GO AND HAD NO FOWARD GEARS. LUCKILY THERE WAS VERY LITTLE TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. STILL WAITING FOR A RESPONSE.

Other 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas

Structure 219 complaints Unknown Or Other 42 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 28 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 23 complaints Electrical System 22 complaints Air Bags 18 complaints Structurebody 18 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 12 complaints Suspensionfront 12 complaints Tires 10 complaints Steering 9 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 8 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 6 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 4 complaints Structurebodyhood 4 complaints Structureframe And Members 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Suspensionmultiple Axle 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesdragpower Assist System 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint Wheelsspace Saver Wheel 1 complaint
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