2000 Dodge RAM Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 9%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Dodge RAM, 9% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,150 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“After having the dealer modify the vehicle with an electrical bed, the wheel chair lifter, and oxygen activator battery would not keep a charge. The vehicle had been to the dealer on several separate occasions, but problem recurred. The problem have existed from the day of delivery. The vehicle would stall and would not start again.”
NHTSA complaint #10097488, filed 2004-11, 300 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Dodge RAM. The contact noticed that the entire instrument panel was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was 97,000 and the failure mileage was 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10443215, filed 2012-01, 30,000 miles“The power control module and body control modules blew out twice within the first 4000 miles of the trucks life the leaky intake manifold was detected after several complaints of a tapping noise in engine that was worse when accelerating. Still not fixed vehicle still has real bad tapping in engine. Truck died while driving down the road , left me stranded. Diagnosis was that the fuel pump module went out. Electrical problems with the vehicle also shorted out the cassette player. I have also heard strange buzzing noises in the cab while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #734309, filed 2000-10“Engine has stalled twice without warning on freeway while traveling at highway speeds. All electrical and steering power was lost. It could be restarted while moving. Dealer was unable to locate source of problem. Consumer felt this problem was similar to ford truck recall in ca. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #894437, filed 2001-08“Theres was a small hole like a screw hole located on side of steering wheel while driving at 40 MPH, and keys that hung down from ignition got caught in hole and locked up steering wheel, causing consumer to lose control, and vehicle crashed into a guardrail. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #898298, filed 2001-10Related recalls
- 01V253000Aug 2, 2001Vehicle description: vans and wagons not equipped with power front seats. In the presence of road salt, water, and possibly other debris, the power seat…Covers: Dodge RAM 2000–2001
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | 22% |
| 2008 | 3 | 12% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 6 | 24% |
| 2005 | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 17% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 6% |
| 2000 | 13 | 9% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 48 | 10% |
| 1997 | 22 | 6% |
| 1996 | 47 | 8% |
| 1995 | 72 | 12% |
| 1994 | 64 | 14% |
| 1993 | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 | 6 | 10% |
| 1991 | 5 | 10% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1986 | 3 | 17% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge RAM
24 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge RAM
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology