2000 Dodge RAM 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 248about this part
- Share
- 48%of 513 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,464miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 248 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500, 48% of the 513 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,464 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The Dodge RAM 1500 4x4 try k needs to be recalled due to bade fram rust and bad body rust and for the bad dash that Dodge put in them but let's first. Talk about a safety recall for the bad farms that was used I want my truck fixed and Dodge should be made to do so”
NHTSA complaint #11183853, filed 2019-03, 239,000 miles“The entire dashboard becomes brittle and falls apart. It is very thin to start. When I call around to buy a replacement dashboard at local junk yards,I'm told that if I can find one, I should play the lottery,that's letting me know that it is a large problem that affects all the trucks. I personally know 6 people with the same year trucks that all have the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10577835, filed 2014-04, 50,000 miles“Driving at approx. 25 MPH an a residential street, I hit a pothole. The dashboard, which was badly cracked as a result of manufacturer defect, suffered catastrophic failure, collapsing in pieces. The bezel fell forward, obstructing the gauges, and two pieces fell near the pedals. I was able to pull over without further incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10430751, filed 2011-10, 50,000 miles“I have a 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 truck. The entire dash has several cracks throughout it and parts of it are starting to cave in. I see where many people are having the same problem. This is poor construction. I have contacted Dodge and they wont back their product. The vehicle has been garage kept since 2002 and is typically only driven 8k-10k a year.”
NHTSA complaint #10258913, filed 2009-02, 78,000 miles“No matter what I do to take care of it the dash just keeps cracking more and more. There are rattles in the dash from the pieces that have broken off. I fear that some day the dash is going to break loose while I am driving causing my foot to get stuck on the accelerator.”
NHTSA complaint #10513616, filed 2013-05, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10139596Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24 | 3% |
| 2011 | 23 | 3% |
| 2010 | 26 | 5% |
| 2009 | 41 | 6% |
| 2008 | 11 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 2% |
| 2006 | 17 | 2% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 50 | 5% |
| 2003 | 237 | 20% |
| 2002 | 278 | 34% |
| 2001 | 548 | 49% |
| 2000 | 248 | 48% |
| 1999 | 240 | 39% |
| 1998 | 102 | 20% |
| 1997 | 70 | 19% |
| 1996 | 35 | 12% |
| 1995 | 36 | 17% |
| 1994 | 8 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500
45 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsSuspension
35 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsEquipment
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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