2000 Dodge RAM Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Dodge RAM, 5% of the 147 complaints for this model year. 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.
“This van is rated at approx. 13mpg city and 18 highway. I get single digit mpg and all my driving is highway miles. I took to dealer and they ran all diagnotics and codes and said that everything checks out o.k. I constantly monitor my fuel tank when full and divide by 17,5 gallons(it has a 35 gallon tank) into miles on odometer after reset and tank full up. I only get about 170 miles per half tank. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #730694, filed 2000-09“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“Reporting a rental vehicle from express way Dodge experienced a fire underneath vehicle while driving at highway speed of 55-60 MPH. Consumer feels the fire was caused by either the fuel pump or a transmission leak.”
NHTSA complaint #881600, filed 2001-02“While driving at 35mph and with no warning on flat surface the fuel line cracked, and started to leak fluid onto the engine, causing a fire. Consumer had to pull over. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #8017331, filed 2002-08“While wheel alignment was done mechanic noticed front rotors were worn down to nothing, metal to metal. Replaced rotors and front disc pads. At this time, rotors need to be replaced again. Ball joints and tires were replaced, consumer states problems with the rear but did not specify, also did not specify types of tires. Vehicle experiencing problems with the transmission. Intake gasket replaced. New carpet in the cab was installed. New bumper and grill was installed. Consumer also states problem with the ABS along with the rotors and disc pads.”
NHTSA complaint #891148, filed 2001-06Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 22% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 | 24 | 5% |
| 1997 | 26 | 7% |
| 1996 | 37 | 6% |
| 1995 | 38 | 6% |
| 1994 | 40 | 9% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 9 | 16% |
| 1991 | 7 | 14% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 7 | 25% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
| 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 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEquipment
8 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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