2000 Dodge RAM 3500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 19%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500, 19% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 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.
“S10 appropriate handling- letter from regarding Dodge ram trucks problems the consumer stated he experienced three left front wheel bearing failures. The first incident caused $600 in damage to the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10363328, filed 2010-10, 107,456 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact stated that the right front wheel bearing froze. The contact had trouble getting the wheel bearing off and the dealer stated that it would come off when more pressure was applied. When the contact applied more pressure, the threads on the drive axle and axle nut stripped and the contact then had to replace the hub, nut and axle. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 03/02/11 the consumer stated he tried to pull the hub off the axle and it separated. The consumer had to replace the hub, axle and nut. …”
NHTSA complaint #10378476, filed 2011-01, 100,000 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 consumer found it very difficult to control vehicle in extremly windy conditions, vehicle would wander from side to side making steering a real problem, vehicle was inspected and a alignment was performed which did not correct the problem as well as replacing front and rear shocks, set air bags, and installed sway bar it was also determined that the vehicle was overweight which was causing the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #560629, filed 2001-04“Vehicle wanders across road at 50 or more MPH. Dealer notified on two occasions, and informed consumer that nothing could be found. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #882649, filed 2001-03Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 36 | 10% |
| 2011 | 28 | 12% |
| 2010 | 23 | 15% |
| 2009 | 12 | 11% |
| 2008 | 22 | 13% |
| 2007 | 31 | 15% |
| 2006 | 20 | 8% |
| 2005 | 17 | 9% |
| 2004 | 25 | 12% |
| 2003 | 32 | 11% |
| 2002 | 5 | 11% |
| 2001 | 14 | 11% |
| 2000 | 11 | 19% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 16 | 13% |
| 1995 | 20 | 19% |
| 1994 | 11 | 16% |
| 1993 | 3 | 15% |
| 1992 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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