Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
They Did Not INCLUDE THE 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Yet I have had the same experience several times.When travelling at highway speeds and hitting a bump or pot-hole in the road, the front end begins to shake violently and does not stop until the driver jams on the brakes and brings the truck back down to below highway speeds. Some people contribute this phenomenon to the worst possible downside of having a coil-sprung front suspension on a truck with a track bar. Unlike a typical suspension set up, Dodge Ram trucks will continue to shake long after hitting the bump to the point that controlling the vehicle is nearly impossible until the driver slows down. The current lawsuit alleges that Chrysler learned about the death wobble defect with Dodge Ram trucks in the mid-2000s but waited four years before conducting a series of recalls from 2009 through 2013. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500. During an oil change, the mechanic stated that the bracket that held the control arm to the front axle corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
Van frame is rusting out, steering box that is mounted to frame is likely to fall off soon. Tie rod to frame connection also is rusting out. To my knowledge and after research on the internet, there is no reasonable fix.
My 2000 model Dodge 2500 3/4 ton pickup lost it's rear axel under normal driving conditions. It has camper package which included a special helper spring on the rear suspension. My insurance company has informed me that the u-bolts holding my rear end on had broke free of the spring assembly. Causing my truck to roll side over side and the come to a rest on it's passenger side. The rear axle was found 100 yards away from the truck. This defect has been noted on the 2001 series trucks of the same body style and make. I was traveling at 65 MPH on a straight stretch of highway known as il rj 6 1 mile north of I-74. The truck began to get loose. I noticed the back of my truck start to come around and then when I tried to counter steer I lost control and roll side over side onto the median. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, the front end of the vehicle would intermittently shake uncontrollably. Whenever the failure occurred, the contact would allow the vehicle to roll to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the components for the front suspension were replaced. The failure continued. In addition, the springs within the front drivers seat were piercing through the seat cushions. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired. The failure mileage was 103,500 and the current mileage was 103,800.
2000 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4- problem = suspension. Vehicle will experience violent front end shake and loss of control after contact with minor road imperfections and bumps. Vehicle is not safe to drive at any speed. After further research via the internet I have come to understand that a very large percentage of Dodge owners is experiencing very similar problems. I am sincerely concerned for the safety of myself and others.
Since we purchased this van, we have not been able to control the steering on the highway. It sways constantly and the steering mechanism is unable to counteract this. It literally is all over the road with the slightest bit of wind. We have a stabilizer bar installed in the front. It is dangerous to drive on the highway and must be kept in the outer most lane so it will not sway into the guard rail or another vehicle. The dealer has looked it over and has not been able to find any defects. Nonetheless, we purchased it to transport our youth group and other groups in the church to and from events. Members are becoming more and more hesitant to use it.
While driving truck pulls badly to right. Dealer told consumer it would straighten up. Consumer states there suppose to be a recall on vehicle. The right front wheel assembly fell off due to weld failure. The vehicles surges forward randomly. There was smell of fuel inside the cab when windows are up. The steering box had failed and replaced. Tie rods and motor compartment seal failed. The customer had returned the truck to the dealer because of numerous problems.
Vehicle experiencing problem with brake making loud bumping noise, and grabbing from rear wheels when brakes were applied. Vehicle has been in dealer's shop on five occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Transmission fluid has high aluminum according to sample analysis, the transmission had been replaced prior to this. Rear axle also has a high level of iron and chrome in fluid according to the sample analysis.
When driving, vehicle will tend to try to move over to the side without consumer turning vehicle. Contacted dealer. Consumer states vehicle gets poor gas mileage. Transmission does not shift correctly. Brakes grab, pull, and lock up. Consumer states while driving at speeds above 55 MPH and hitting a bump, it will throw the vehicle to the side.
Suspension complaints in other Ram 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2000 Dodge Ram 2500?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Dodge Ram 2500, 11% of the model year's 211 complaints. The component named most often is front (7 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2000 Dodge Ram 2500, though it has 1 recall 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 2500 suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 104,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to suspension 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.