2000 DODGE RAM WAGON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 DODGE RAM WAGON
The 2000 DODGE RAM WAGON has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Power Train (1 complaint), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 DODGE RAM WAGON
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 DODGE RAM WAGON. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2000 DODGE RAM WAGON
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 DODGE RAM WAGON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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..
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..
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..
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2000 DODGE RAM WAGON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 DODGE RAM WAGON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 DODGE RAM WAGON
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 DODGE RAM WAGON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
082700 — AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
082600 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING CENTRAL TIMER MODULE ELECTRICALLY LOCKS-UP. *TT
082400 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ON SOME VEHICLES THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START OR STARTS AND STALLS. *TT
0001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO START (ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK) DUE TO A BLOWN STARTER RELAY FUSE. *TT
083899 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON THE IGNITION OFF DRAW (IOD) FUSE LOCATION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 DODGE RAM WAGON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM WAGON
- 1995 DODGE RAM WAGON — 1 complaint
- 1996 DODGE RAM WAGON — 8 complaints
- 1997 DODGE RAM WAGON — 0 complaints
- 1998 DODGE RAM WAGON — 13 complaints
- 1999 DODGE RAM WAGON — 4 complaints
- 2000 DODGE RAM WAGON (current)
- 2001 DODGE RAM WAGON — 4 complaints
- 2002 DODGE RAM WAGON — 3 complaints
- 2003 DODGE RAM WAGON — 0 complaints
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