Most common 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 problems
Share of the 58 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Ram 3500 complaints by model year
Best Ram 3500 years: 2002, 2000, 1999. Years to avoid: 2012, 2011, 2006, 2007, 2008. Compare all years →
2000 Dodge Ram 3500 recalls (1)
Air bags
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.
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,…
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2000 Dodge Ram 3500:
2000-2001 Dodge Ram pickup hood latch
The agency opened this investigation based on 30 complaints alleging that the hoods on model year (my) 2000 and 2001 Dodge Ram pickup trucks flew up and blocked the driver's vision.these vehicles have a primary hood latch and a secondary (backup) hood latch.the secondary latch is designed to secure the hood if the primary hood latch is not properly closed or otherwise malfunctions.in these complaints, the secondary…
TIRE VALVE
What 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 owners say
Suspension
Tl 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 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
S10 appropriate handling- letter from regarding Dodge Ram trucks problems the consumer stated he experienced three left front wheel bearing failures. The first incident caused $600 in damage to the vehicle.
Body & structure
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.
Tl 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 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
Transmission & drivetrain
Transmission problem that Dodge has know about for years and refuses to repair- automatic transmission, governor solenoid, and sensor causing no transmission up-shift. These have been failing on vehicles for many years and estimates are 4 out of 5 fail before 100,000 miles. You pull out in traffic and you have no up-shift and vehicle fails to accelerate causing crashes.
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. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 a good car?
Based on 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Ram 3500 rates better than average: 59% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Ram 3500 at the same age. It is one of the best Ram 3500 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Dodge Ram 3500?
The suspension — 11 complaints, 19% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front. Next are the body & structure (9) and transmission & drivetrain (8).
How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2000 Dodge Ram 3500, the most recent from May 8, 2001 (air bags). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Dodge Ram 3500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2002, 2000 and 1999. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2012, 2011, 2006, 2007 and 2008. See the full Dodge Ram 3500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 87,000 miles; 20% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.