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Dodge RAM 2000 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2000 Dodge RAM: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

147Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
49Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes26 complaints

26 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 01V038000, 04V185000.

Air Bags23 complaints

23 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V153000.

Steering23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension20 complaints

20 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V007000.

Engine16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V253000.

Equipment8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V107000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V007000Reported January 11, 2000 - 76 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 76 vehicles across all affected models.

00V107000Reported April 11, 2000 - 357,000 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 357,000 vehicles across all affected models.

01V038000Reported February 12, 2001 - 2,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 2,000 vehicles across all affected models.

01V153000Reported May 8, 2001 - 216,100 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 216,100 vehicles across all affected models.

01V253000Reported August 2, 2001 - 98,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 2, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 98,000 vehicles across all affected models.

04V185000Reported April 12, 2004 - 44,588 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 44,588 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE08047Opened July 25, 2008 - Closed December 17, 2008

2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP HOOD LATCH. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08047Opened July 25, 2008 - Closed December 17, 2008

2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP HOOD LATCH. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200035
200156
200229
20032
200415
20055
20061
20081
20092
20121
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.