Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Dodge Ram 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 512 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E024000 REPLACEMENT AIR INTAKE SYSTEMS/DEBRIS CAN ENTER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V504000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 120/TIRES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V153000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CLOCKSPRING MATERIAL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 247 complaints
- Power Train 44 complaints
- Unknown or Other 42 complaints
- Air Bags 41 complaints
- Electrical System 35 complaints
- Suspension 33 complaints
Of the 512 complaints on file, 37 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 512 complaints, owners report 50 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 has a high number of owner complaints, especially concerning the vehicle structure. It has three recall campaigns addressing significant issues like air bags, tires, and the engine cooling system. The complaint and recall data suggest potential reliability concerns, primarily in structural integrity and powertrain.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | very common |
| Power train | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Air bags | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake system inspections
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system service
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard structure issues
- Transmission slipping
- Airbag warning lights
- Unusual sounds from suspension
- Engine overheating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.