Dodge Ram 1500
EPA MPG:
NA
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
NA
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system.
The 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA.
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The 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA.
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Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Powertrain
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Major
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Minor
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Cooling
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Electrical
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Major
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Minor
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Drive System
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Exhaust
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
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Suspension/Steering
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Brakes
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Climate System
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Build Quality
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Electrical Accessories
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Body Hardware
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Paint/Trim
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Noises/Leaks
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Jul 29, 2009
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Summary:
R&R MOBILITY IS RECALLING 7 VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
What should you do:
R&R MOBILITY IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.
For more information:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
09V298000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
7
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Jul 29, 2009
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Summary:
R&R MOBILITY IS RECALLING 7 VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS ON MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
What should you do:
R&R MOBILITY IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.
For more information:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
09V297000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 15, 2006
A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.
Summary:
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SUVS. A SMALL PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE TUBE WALL COULD BE SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE THROTTLE BODY, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION.
What should you do:
K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.
For more information:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
06E024000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
44386
TIRES
Dec 10, 2003
Summary:
ON CERTAIN 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SNOW PLOW PREPARATION PACKAGE, THE TIRES SUPPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS THAT SLIGHTLY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY AS DEFINED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT P245/75R16 TIRES TO MEET THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY SPECIFIED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND ACCOMMODATE THE ADDITION OF A COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SNOW PLOW AND HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
For more information:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C40.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
03V504000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
214
AIR BAGS
May 08, 2001
WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Summary:
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. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.
What should you do:
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, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
For more information:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
01V153000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
216100
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