2000 Dodge RAM 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500, 9% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 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.
“While towing a trailer brake line near the rear of fuel tank ruptured causing brake failure found that other Dodge trucks with same problem existed called Dodge safety recall 800 number was told there is no such issue I own a 2000 Dodge RAM 3500.”
NHTSA complaint #10235683, filed 2008-07, 132,000 miles“Abs and brake light flashing on and off, and staying on. Daimlerchrysler recall no. D-20 and NHTSA racall no. 04v185 kile Dodge dealer refused to repair under the recall. They indicated the recall was not listed on their computer and could not honor it.”
NHTSA complaint #10098880, filed 2004-11, 24,000 miles“Consumer is experiencing multiple steering problems such as vehicle steers hard. Vehicle wandering on road. Excessive play in steering box. Dealer found bent steering damper, replaced steering box, and track bar. Consumer states steering is too tight. Dealer adjusted box to reduce steering effort. However, the vehicle still wanders.”
NHTSA complaint #565554, filed 2002-05“While driving at 40mph steering wheel became tight. Also, when the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer is inspecting the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #864784, filed 2000-07Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 5% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 | 13 | 10% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 15 | 14% |
| 1998 | 20 | 19% |
| 1997 | 17 | 14% |
| 1996 | 38 | 31% |
| 1995 | 28 | 26% |
| 1994 | 18 | 26% |
| 1993 | 5 | 25% |
| 1992 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500
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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