2000 Dodge RAM 3500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500, 9% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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 own a 2000 Dodge 3500, they have replaced 4 v10 engines and the truck only has 54,000 miles on it. The engine gives little to no warning and just stops running.”
NHTSA complaint #10008339, filed 2003-03, 51,000 miles“Consumer states this is the second major problem they have experienced with the engine, in march the engine was rebuilt, the oil was changed 1-2 weeks prior to the fire, the fire appeared to have started from the alternator, the fire caused the battery to melt and acid got all over, the fire was contained to the engine compartment, claim 16-n124-673.”
NHTSA complaint #6900888, filed 2002-01“As soon as picked up vehicle from the dealer, drove it home and noticed exhaust fumes coming up through the A/C vent. Drove right back to the dealer and they looked at the vehicle. They called manufacturer and said don't worry about it.”
NHTSA complaint #855029, filed 2000-01Related service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 10 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 13 | 8% |
| 2007 | 17 | 8% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 10 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 12 | 12% |
| 1998 | 7 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 5% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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