2000 Dodge Ram 3500 problems
The Ram pickup (marketed as the Dodge Ram until 2010) is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by Stellantis North America (formerly Chrysler Group LLC and FCA US LLC) and marketed from 2010 onwards under the Ram Trucks brand. The current fifth-generation Ram debuted at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, in January of that year.
Previously, Ram was part of the Dodge line of light trucks. The name Ram was first used in 1981 model year Dodge Trucks in October 1980, following the retiring and rebadging of the Dodge D series pickup trucks as well as B-series vans, though the company had used a ram's-head hood ornament on some trucks as early as 1933.
Ram trucks have been named Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year eight times; the second-generation Ram won the award in 1994, the third-generation Ram heavy-duty won the award in 2003, the fourth-generation Ram Heavy Duty won in 2010 and the fourth-generation Ram 1500 won in 2013 and 2014, and the current fifth-generation Ram pickup became the first truck in history to win the award three times, winning in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
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Common 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 problems
Based on the sources provided, here are the common problems with the Dodge Ram 3500 2000 based on complaints from owners:
- Replace Pressure Solenoid in Transmission Valve Body:
- For the Dodge Ram 3500, a common problem involves the need to replace the pressure solenoid in the transmission valve body.
These issues highlight specific mechanical failures that owners of the Dodge Ram 3500 2000 may encounter, affecting the functionality and performance of the vehicle.
How many miles will a Ram 3500 diesel last?
The Ram 3500 is built to endure, with many owners reporting that their trucks have easily surpassed the 200,000-mile mark, and some even going well beyond 300,000 miles.
How long do Ram 3500 transmissions last?
On average, the transmission in trucks such as the Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 last for about 100,000 miles. However, with proper care and maintenance, you can extend the life span of your transmission.
How many miles per gallon does a 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 get?
Based on data from 16 vehicles, 1,145 fuel-ups and 295,894 miles of driving, the 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 gets a combined Avg MPG of 12.98 with a 0.20 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 15 outliers (1.29%) removed.
How reliable is the Ram 3500?
Ram 3500 Reliability Problems. 3500 owners have made 145 complaints over 9 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it second to last in overall reliaibility , with significant suspension and engine concerns.
Which Ram 3500 to avoid?
Ram 3500 Generations
The Ram 3500 has 3 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 3rd generation (2003–2009).
What is the biggest problem with Dodge Ram?
Engine Problems
Many of the Ram truck problems we've seen involve exhaust manifold failures, compression issues, leaks, stalls, cylinder head malfunctions, and more. These Ram customer service complaints have been relatively common in recent years. If something seems off with your engine, get it inspected ASAP.
How long will a Ram 3500 diesel last?
Discover the difference at our Ram dealer near you today, where top-notch quality meets unparalleled customer service. The Ram 3500 is built to endure, with many owners reporting that their trucks have easily surpassed the 200,000-mile mark, and some even going well beyond 300,000 miles.
How reliable is the Ram 3500?
Ram 3500 Reliability Problems. 3500 owners have made 145 complaints over 9 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it second to last in overall reliaibility , with significant suspension and engine concerns.
2000 Dodge Ram 3500 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Dodge Ram 3500 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Suspension problems
- Structure problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2000 Dodge Ram 3500
The NHTSA has received 68 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Dodge Ram 3500. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 vehicles.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-01
- VIN: 1B7MF3361YJ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 THE DASH ARE ALSO WERE INHIBITING THE DEFROSTER FROM CLEARING THE WINDSHIELD WHEN FOGGED UP ON THE INSIDE. THIS WAS PROVING VERY DANGEROUS UNTIL I REMOVED THE PIECES THAT WERE BLOCKING THE AIR FLOW. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-08
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1B7MF3365YJ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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 AN AIR BAG PROBLEM IN THESE TRUCKS? SEEM TO. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-05
- VIN: 3B6MF3668YM
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DODGE CASE # [XXX] 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 SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THE DEFECTIVES DASHBOARDS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-04-02
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1B7MC3362YJ
- Components: POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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 MY LEGS AND MY ARM. IT BROKE MY LEGS BUT DID NOT BRAKE MY ARM. I AM STILL RECOVERING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS MY FAULT UNTIL I LEARNED THAT THIS HAPPENS A LOT AND PEOPLE EVEN DIE AS A RESULT OF THIS INJURY. IT IS NOT ONE PARTICULAR KIND OF VEHICLE EITHER AND THE ATTORNEY'S DO NOT WANT TO EVEN ADDRESS THE ISSUE. THE REASON IT HAPPENS IS BECAUSE THERE IS NO NEUTRAL BETWEEN PARK AND REVERSE. ALSO IF YOU HAD THE PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT IN THE FRONT BRAKES AS YOU DO ON THE REAR BRAKES THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD HOLD WHEN THE VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARD. MY TRUCK ROLLS WITHOUT PEDDLE PRESSURE AT 6 MILES PER HOUR. THERE IS NO EXCUSE TO NOT CHANGE THIS REQUIREMENT, BUT I AM ONLY ONE PERSON, PLEASE HELP ME SAVE LIVES. IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY ALONE WE HAD IN APRIL ONE DEATH AND THREE INJURIES. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. I HAVE THE IDEA AND I AM ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC. I DO NOT PRACTICE AS A MECHANIC, I AM 68 AND JUST COULD NOT DO THE WORK IF I TRIED ESPECIALLY NOW. ALSO I DO NOT INTEND TO SEEK A PROVISIONAL PATENT, I JUST WANT THE PROBLEM FIXED. PLEASE HELP ME HELP ALL OF US THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. THIS ENGINEERING CHANGE NEEDS TO HAPPEN. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-11
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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 WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-04-02
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1B7MC3362YJ
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL POPPED OUT OF PARK CAUSING INJURIES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DOOR OF THE VEHICLE HIT HER AND THE TRUCK RAN OVER HER, BREAKING BOTH OF HER LEGS. *JB
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-03-02
- VIN: 3B6MC3662YM
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS SEVERELY CRACKED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 04/30/13*LJ
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-30
- VIN: 2B5WB35Z0YK
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TURNING INTO HIS DRIVEWAY HE HEARD A LOUD CLANGING NOISE. WHEN HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 120,000. UPDATED 07/08/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE NOTICED THE DRAG LINK MOUNT HAD COME OFF THE FRAME AND WAS RUSTED THROUGH IN MANY PLACES. UPDATED 02/03/12
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-01-22
- VIN: 3B6MF3662YM
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING FROZE. THE CONTACT HAD TROUBLE GETTING THE WHEEL BEARING OFF AND THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD COME OFF WHEN MORE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED MORE PRESSURE, THE THREADS ON THE DRIVE AXLE AND AXLE NUT STRIPPED AND THE CONTACT THEN HAD TO REPLACE THE HUB, NUT AND AXLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 100,000. UPDATED 03/02/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE TRIED TO PULL THE HUB OFF THE AXLE AND IT SEPARATED. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE HUB, AXLE AND NUT. THE DRIVE AXLE AND NUT ARE AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH THE DEALER; AXLE $760 AND NUT $31.00. UPDATED 09/19/11
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-15
- VIN: 1B7MF3361YJ
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER FROM REGARDING DODGE RAM TRUCKS PROBLEMS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED THREE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURES. THE FIRST INCIDENT CAUSED $600 IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *JB
TRAILER HITCHES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-09-20
- VIN: 1B7MF3362YJ
- Components: TRAILER HITCHES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER HITCH SIDE BRACKETS FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND INQUIRED IN REGARDS TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V107000 (TRAILER HITCHES). THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-20
- VIN: 3B6MC3668YM
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THE DASHBOARD DISINTEGRATED AND BEGAN TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURE ADVISED THEY HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO HIS AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 55,000. UPDATED 07/19/10 *BF UPDATED 09/07/10
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-17
- VIN: 3B6MC36Z4YM
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 2000 DODGE RAM 3500 DASH CAVED IN , ALL PLASTIC IS BREAKING. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-21
- VIN: 1B7MF3366YJ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE TOWING A TRAILER BRAKE LINE NEAR THE REAR OF FUEL TANK RUPTURED CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE FOUND THAT OTHER DODGE TRUCKS WITH SAME PROBLEM EXISTED CALLED DODGE SAFETY RECALL 800 NUMBER WAS TOLD THERE IS NO SUCH ISSUE I OWN A 2000 DODGE RAM 3500. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-01
- VIN: 1B7MF3362YJ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DASH BOARD HAS SEVERAL CRACKS. THEY MAKE POPPING NOISES AND ARE GETTING WORSE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-07
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1B7MF3360YJ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
- Summary: ELECTRIC SEAT FIRE, SAFETY FUSE FAILED TO BLOW. FUSE BLOCK MELTED, SEAT MOTOR SHORTED OUT,WIRING HARNESS BURNED INTO FIRE WALL, ACROSS CARPET, AND UNDER SEAT INTO FOAM PADDING. TRUCK WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, AND WAS NOT ON. PROBLEM OCCURRED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, AND HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN ON THAT DAY. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE ORIGINAL SEAT WIRING HARNESS HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AT THE PLANT. CHRYSLER HAS INSPECTED THE TRUCK AND DENIED ANY LIABILITY, AND HAS FAILED TO OFFER ANY CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. YET ON 2-20-2008 THEIR PARTS MANAGER ADMITTED THAT THEY HAD REROUTED THE NEW WIRING HARNESS WHERE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO GO, AND FURTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUES ARE STILL OCCURRING. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A TRUCK FOR 6 WEEKS NOW, AND MY STATE FARM INSURANCE IS HAVING TO COVER AN OBVIOUS MANUFACTURE FLAW. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-20
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1B7MF3360YJ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2000 DODGE RAM 3500 QUAD CAB/ELECTRIC SEAT WIRING HARNESS FIRE. SAFETY FUSE FAILED, THUS RESULTING IN SMOLDERING FIRE BETWEEN SEAT FOAM AND ALONG CARPET BELOW THE SEAT. HARNESS WAS INSTALLED OVER METAL FRAME, AND COMPROMISED WHEN ANYONE WOULD SET ON THE SET. OVER TIME THE PROTECTIVE COATING WORE OFF AND THE WIRING GROUNDED OUT ON SEAT FRAME. WE GOT UP ONE MORNING ONLY TO FIND THE TRUCK FILLED WITH SMOKE, AND WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE REASON. I CONTINUED TO USE THE TRUCK OCCASIONALLY, EVEN THOUGH I HAD NO DASH LIGHTS, RADIO, DOME LIGHTS, ETC... FINALLY ONE DAY ABOUT 2-3 WEEKS LATER I HAPPENED TO LEAN ON THE SIDE OF THE SEAT AND SAW A BURNED PLACE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I WAS ABLE TRACE A FIRE TRAIL. I DROVE THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT, AND WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T HELP ME. THAT I WOULD HAVE TO FIX IT MYSELF. I RETURNED HOME WITH THE TRUCK AND CONTACTED AN ELECTRICIAN TO COME LOOK AT THE TRUCK FOR ME. HE TOOK ONE LOOK AT THE DAMAGE AND SAID THAT IT WAS A FAULTY WIRING JOB FROM THE FACTORY, AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO HELP ME. HE SUGGESTED I CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP. SO I RETURNED WITH THE TRUCK AND CONTACTED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH THE 800 NUMBER I WAS GIVEN. BOTH CHRYSLER AND MY STATE FARM AGENT SAID THE TRUCK WAS UNSAFE AND NOT TO DRIVE IT UNTIL A REPRESENTATIVE FROM CHRYSLER INSPECTED THE TRUCK. STATE FARM'S ADJUSTER WAS NOT ALLOWED TO SEE THE TRUCK UNTIL AFTER CHRYSLER FINISHED THEIR 'INVESTIGATION'. I RECEIVED A LETTER 1/18/2008 FROM CHRYSLER ABSOLVING THEM OF ANY LIABILITY, OR DEFECT. I FEEL THAT SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG HERE AND WOULD APPRECIATE SOMEONE CHECKING INTO THIS. BEFORE SOME IS SERIOUSLY INJURED. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-02
- VIN: 3B7MC33622M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED EXCESSIVE CRACKING ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL CLUSTER. THE CRACKING HAS PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED AND CREATED A LARGE HOLE IN THE PANEL, CAUSING PARTICLES TO FALL INWARDS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-03
- VIN: 2B5WB35Z1YK
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING MY DODGE VAN, IT WILL SHUT OF, NO GAS TO ENGINE. I CAN CRUISE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD MOST OF THE TIME. HAD THE VEHICLE WORKED ON, NEW FUEL PUMP, CLEANED THE GROUND AS ADVISED MY A DODGE SERVICE CENTER, HAD A COMPLETE TUNE UP AND ANYTHING ELSE MYSELF OR MY MECHANIC COULD THINK OF. THE VEHICLE STILL CUTS OFF WHEN IT WANTS WITHOUT WARNING. IT WILL RESTART AFTER 4-5 MINUTES. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-15
- VIN: 1B7MC3363YJ
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: DIESEL ENGINE LEAKING FUEL AND ECM MANDATING REPLACEMENT OF INJECTION PUMP AS WELL AS THREE AND ONE HALF WEEKS DOWN TIME TO SECURE PARTS. PROBLEMS BEGAN IN JUNE 2007. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-13
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION. 2000 RAM 3500 4WD. NO WARNING. TOWING TRAILER AT THE TIME, USED PARKING BREAK TO AVOID ACCIDENT. PART REPLACED WITH MANUFACTURER'S REPLACEMENT PART #52009177. NOTE MANUFACTURER HAS CHANGED MATERIAL ON REPLACEMENT PART TO ALUMINUM. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT NOTIFIED OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES THAT THERE PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INFERIOR MATERIAL. HOWEVER, THEY MUST HAVE KNOWN SOMETHING IS WRONG AS DEMONSTRATED BY THE CHANGE OF MATERIAL IN THE REPLACEMENT PART. OVER 200,000 DODGE RAMS ARE AT RISK OF CATASTROPHIC BREAK FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO RECALL THIS PRODUCT AND FIX IT. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. *JB
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-02-01
- VIN: 1B7MF3360YJ
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH SHE FELT THE VEHICLE VIBRATE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR LATER THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN WHILE 60 MPH. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY MADE A FEW REPAIRS BUT SHE WAS UNSURE WHAT THEY REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-01
- VIN: 1B7MC3362YJ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DODGE 3500 DASH CRACKING INTO PIECES, CON CERN OF SHARP EDGES IF IN AN ACCIDENT AND PIECES FALLING THROUGH THE DASH ONTO GAS LINKAGE OR BRAKE PREVENTING THEM FROM WORKING. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-17
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. HAD REPAIR DONE (DEALER) THEN NEXT DAY VEHICLE MAKES NO CONTACT WITH STARTER, EVERYTHING ELSE WORKS. REPAIRED AT DEALER, HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK. WITH RENTAL VEHICLE REPLACEMENT OF STARTER (DEALERSHIP ADVISED), REPLACEMENT OF ALTERNATOR ( DEALERSHIP ADVISED), REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES (DEALERSHIP ADVISED), HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING. BROUGHT BACK TO HOUSTON TO DEALER ALL AT MY EXPENSE OF $1,850.00. TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I NEED AN ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS TO THE TUNE OF $2,823.00. ALL TECHS HAVE MADE THE SAME COMMENT, DODGE MADE THE WIRING TOO TIGHT, CONSTANTLY IN A BIND WHEN RAISING AND LOWERING THE STEERING WHEEL. DON'T TRUST THEM ANYMORE. WAS THERE A FIRE QUESTION; NOT YET. DATE IS APPROXIMATE. *NM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-12-01
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: BOUGHT A BEAUTIFUL 2000 DODGE RAM 3500 TRUCK IN 2004, WITHIN 8 MONTHS THERE WERE SEVERAL CRACKS ALL OVER THE DASHBOARD. THE PLASTIC WAS SO BRITTLE IT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED AND I AM NOW LOOKING INTO REPLACEMENT. *JB
2000 Dodge Ram 3500 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2000 Dodge Ram 3500.
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
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