Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Dodge Ram 2500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 210 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 #01V153000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CLOCKSPRING MATERIAL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 55 complaints
- Steering 38 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Power Train 15 complaints
- Unknown or Other 13 complaints
Of the 210 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 210 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 has a below-average rating due to 210 NHTSA complaints and two recall campaigns. Structural and steering issues are the most reported, indicating potential reliability concerns. Limited recall activity suggests some issues may go unresolved. Overall, reliability data is modest but indicates notable areas of concern.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | 100,000–150,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| steering | 100,000–150,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| service brakes | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 15,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering difficulty
- Brake pedal vibrations
- Engine overheating
- Unusual suspension noise
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.