2000 Dodge RAM 1500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 513 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,559miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500, 2% of the 513 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,559 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2000 RAM 1500 and my dash is beginning to crack. Right now it is only a 6-8 crack, but I have read many problems about this, and I am just waiting until mine decides to just cave in completely. The crack continues to spread. I have tried going to my dealership, but they just tell me that it is not their problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10193885, filed 2007-06, 65,000 miles“I bought a 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 yesterday 12/26/08 as a christmas present for myself and as I was driving home later that day at 10:30 pm and the hood of the truck all of a sudden came up and hit the windshield, causing me to hit the brakes at come to a stop on a busy road.”
NHTSA complaint #10252889, filed 2008-12, 81,118 miles“The hood latch failed. We were driving on the interstate going approximately 65 MPH and the hood flew up and slammed into the windshield, causing zero visibility. The windshield shattered, and hood was destroyed, a major accident could have easily occurred. No personal injuries, but approximately $3,000 damage to vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10148555, filed 2006-01, 95,000 miles“Approx 15 miles onto the highway at about 55 MPH hood suddenly opened and smashed wind shield hood was closed completely and had no rattle or bouncing like it was partially closed upon return home there are pieces of plastic below where the truck was parked.”
NHTSA complaint #10254262, filed 2009-01, 78,480 miles“While driving down the road, the hood latch on my 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 released. This caused the hood to fly up, crashing into the windshield. The windshield shattered, the hood twisted beyond repair, and the hood springs were completely mangled. I found an article on consumer affairs showing that there have been 30 consumer complaints regarding the same incident. We have filed a claim w/ the insurance company for severe damages.”
NHTSA complaint #10242233, filed 2008-09Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 11 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 26 | 2% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1998 | 17 | 3% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 5% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500
248 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsSuspension
35 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsEquipment
14 complaintsTires
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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