2000 Dodge RAM Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 14%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Dodge RAM, 14% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My wife was driving our 2000 Dodge dakota quad cab in a parking lot when the lower driver side ball joint failed causing a crash into a concrete pole at the driver side door. There were no unusual noises before the failure and the upper ball joints had been replaced this year as part of the recall on all dakotas. This caused my wife to hit her head on the driver side window on impact.”
NHTSA complaint #10145261, filed 2005-12, 68,735 miles“While having the front passenger side tire check by the dealership because it was balled. The dealership noticed that the wheel bearing lubrication had depleted. This resulted in the hub developing rust and the axle seizing.”
NHTSA complaint #10066665, filed 2004-04, 58,000 miles“Dodge RAM 3500 has poor directional control when traveling at speeds greater than 50 MPH. Consumer cannot find a dealership that can examine and correct the defect. Consumer feels this vehicle is dangerous to be operated on road because consumer has to have both hands on steering wheel at all times. Consumer states dealer has made an adjustment that did not help.”
NHTSA complaint #887496, filed 2001-05“Nhtsa recall campaign 04v596000; daimler chrysler issued a front upper ball joint recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall, but had the upper ball joints making a clicking noise, which sounded like they were going to fall off.”
NHTSA complaint #10113420, filed 2005-03“While operating vehicle at any speed it is difficult to maintain control. Dealership has examined vehicle, and replaced steering gear box and aligned the wheels. Also, consumer has replaced the tires. Problem has not been effectively remedied. Please provide any additional information / attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #899202, filed 2001-11Related recalls
- 00V007000Jan 11, 2000Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The welds at the right side lower control arm bracket to axle tube attachment may have inadequate fatigue life…Covers: Dodge RAM 2000
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 16 | 14% |
| 2001 | 42 | 13% |
| 2000 | 20 | 14% |
| 1999 | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 | 31 | 6% |
| 1997 | 24 | 6% |
| 1996 | 49 | 8% |
| 1995 | 59 | 10% |
| 1994 | 47 | 10% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge RAM
24 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 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