Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Dodge Ram 3500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 58 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #01V153000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CLOCKSPRING MATERIAL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 10 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
- Structure 8 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 5 complaints
- Fuel System, Other 5 complaints
Of the 58 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 58 complaints, owners report 6 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Dodge RAM 3500 exhibits below-average reliability, primarily due to suspension, fuel system, and power train complaints. An air bag recall further affects its safety appeal.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| fuel system | 60,000–120,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| power train | 70,000–130,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | common |
| electrical system | 80,000–140,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| brakes | 60,000–110,000 miles | $200–$800 | 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
- Brake system inspection
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system maintenance
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation and inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual suspension noises
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical problems
- Brake pedal vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.