Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Unknown Will be driving down the road and the truck will shut off. When this happens it also affects the power steering and the power brakes. Has happened at a spotlight and I had to push it thru a busy intersection. Has happened going down the road just at random. No warning. But it does show (No Bus) when this happens but it does not trigger a code or engine light Try to start it and it will not start. Sometime it's only a few minutes up too 1/2 Hour the last time it cut off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was notified that the PCM (pulse code modulation) needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the PCM had been replaced three times; however, the failure recurred. The contact also stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled and caused the contact's vehicle to become rear ended by another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the back and neck that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired, but the details were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 205,000. The VIN was not available.
While I was driving on a city road, the vehicle just shut off. Almost like I turned the ignition off. All gauges worked as normal, stereo, A/C, etc(aux power components) . No check engine light came on or anything. Pulled to side off road and turned hazards on. I tried to restart vehicle it would turn over but would not start, I then noticed in the odometer that it stated "no bus" . Thinking it May have been an electronic system issue with fuel system I checked fuse box under the hood. I pulled the fuel system relay out then reinstalled. Truck started up ( all this took about 5-10 min). So I purchased a new relay but waited to have see if issue was resolved. Sitting in a parking lot a few days later I started vehicle and started to load groceries , the vehicle shift off again, I tried to restart and same thing, looked at odometer and again it stated 'no bus" so I installed new relay. …
10:30 pm driving down a two lane highway no shoulder on a hill, it was like I turned the key off. Sure glad the flashers worked,I had my cell phone and a flash light so I could slow traffic down.lucky.. No one was hurt or killed.the pick up will crank over wont start. Towed it home,the odometer reads no bus there is no codes that can be read at the diagnostic link connector.it reads no link.. Why does Dodge put a link connector on vehicles if there is no way to read any codes so I can fix it without spending hundreds of dollars at the dealership? The internet is full of dodges with the same problem that people cant fix without hauling to the dealership.sure hope you can help fix this problem.(an electrical mess).
1998-2001 b-van (Dodge full size). The ABS control module is protected with a 40 amp fuse. A 10 ga. Wire comes out of the control module, then this wire "y's" out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the ABS pump or relay sticks on these vehicles. Then one of the 14 ga. Wires over heats and catches the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire then continues until the entire van is fully engulfed in flames. This van is at burlington Dodge. 90 middlesex turnpick burlington, mass 01803.
1998-2001 b-van (Dodge full size). ABS control module is protected with a 40 amp fuse. A 10 ga. Wire comes out of the control module, then this wire "y's" out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the ABS pump or the relay sticks on these vehicles. Then one of the 14 ga. Wires over heats and catches the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire then continues until the van is engulfed in flames. This van is located at the verizon repair garage 6720 ammendale rd., beltsville, maryland.
The power control module and body control modules blew out twice within the first 4000 miles of the trucks life. The leaky intake manifold was detected after several complaints of a tapping noise in the engine when accelerating. Still not fixed vehicle still has real bad tapping in the engine. Truck died while driving down the road. Left me stranded. Diagnosis was that the fuel pump module went out. Electrical problems with the vehicle also shorted out the cassette player. I have also heard strange buzzing noises in the cab while driving. Took back tot he dealer and they said they could not find anything wrong. Vehicle is still not running properly. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734309
Potential safety issue. When the engine quits, power steering is lost. With the small steering wheel and low gear ratio, extreme effort is required to steer. The Dodge 2000 Ram 1500 pickup also has a computer for the engine. This has caused the engine to shut down suddenly and steering became extremely difficult. This has happened three times Dodge has not been able to determine if the computer or the wiring is at fault. To replace the computer costs $750 with no certainty this will fix the problem. Chrysler/Dodge has not been willing to assist.
I went to start up my 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 and the whole dash was dead. No instrument gauges and "no bus" appeared on the odometer. Took it to my Dodge dealership and they said it was a bad BCM. Need to replace it. I contacted Dodge headquarters to ask if they can work with me on the price and they said no. There has been numerous complaints about this specific part going bad on other Dodge models. This is a serious problem since I could have been driving on the freeway and all my gauges, speedometer, and everything else goes dead in the instrument panel.
2000 Dodge 1500 truck. Less than 3 years old a dash board is cracking all over. Have seen 2 other doing the same and multiple comments on internet about same problems. Contacted Dodge dealer, customer relations(800# twice) and e-mail customer site. All said too bad too many mileage on vehicle. What does mileage have to do with dash board cracking. Could not contact anyone above phone representative at 800 number. Said her boss does not take phone call etc.
Electrical complaints in other Ram 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500, 7% of the model year's 513 complaints. The component named most often is wiring › interior/under dash (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 91,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 4 fires and 1 injury to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.