2000 DODGE Ram Problems & Complaints
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216 complaints
2000 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RUSTED FRAME. *LD *JS
May 08, 2019
MY DASHBOARD WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE SUN AND HEAT ( 2008). IT STARTED AS CRACKS AND MORPHED INTO PIECES FALLING APART. I ASKED DODGE IN 2008 IF THEY WAS ANY RECALLS AND THE RESPONDED NO. I COULD HAVE IT REPLACED FOR APPRX 600 USD. ITS NOW 2016 AND I FINALLY HAD MY DASH REPLACED WITH A NEW AFTERMARKET PIECE THAT IS MADE WITH PLASTICS THST ARE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND SUNLIGHT AND HEAT. WHY IS DODGE ALLOWED TO PRODUCE A PRODUCT THAT FAILS SO EASILY AND NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE? THERE SHOULD BE RELEIF FOR THE OWNERS !!
Oct 09, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS WOULD BE UNSAFE DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,600.
Aug 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS DETERIORATING VERY BADLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jun 08, 2016
DASH CRACKING AND FALLING INTO THE PASSENGER AREA. BIG CHUNKS OF PLASTIC FELL OFF OF THE DASH AND THE TRUCK IS RELATIVELY NOT USED.
Jul 28, 2015
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AIR BAGS
53 complaints
TAKATA RECALL MY COMPLAINT IS THE AIRBAG, NOTHING HAS HAPPENED BUT THIS IS ON THE RECALL LIST, SO I WANT IT FIXED SO I WANT END UP DYING DUE TO NEGLECT. DOES SOMETHING HAVE TO HAPPEN IN ORDER FOR REPAIR WORK TO BE DONE- REALLY.
Apr 19, 2016
IT WAS 12/26/2009 I WAS DRIVING A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 I WAS DRIVING 50MPH AND SWERVED FROM DEER TO THE LEFT CAUGHT EDGE OF ROAD AND MUD AND SIDE SWIPED A TREE THEN HITTING A 5FT WIDE TREE HEADON COMING TO A DEAD STOP AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER WENT OFF THEY WERE TESTED OKAY AND THE OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL SAID THEY SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED I ALSO WAS TOLD BY STATE FARM INS THE SAME THING I THEN NOTIFIED CHRYSLER CORP AND WAS SENT A LETTER THAT IT WAS LOOKED AT AND THEY SAID IT WASN'T A DIRECT FRONT END HIT I HAVE PROOF FROM PICS THAT IT WAS AND IT WAS A DEFECT AND THEY WILL NOT STAND BEHIND ANYTHING ALL I ASKED WAS WHY THEY DIDN'T GO OFF AND A TRUCK TO REPLACE IT DUE TO HAVING MY LIFE FLASH BEFORE ME THIS SHOULD BE A MANDATORY RECALL TO FIX THIS OR PEOPLE WILL LOOSE THEIR LIVES AND CHRYSLER CORP DOESN'T CARE ABOUT SAVING LIVES PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS AND LIKE I SAID I HAVE PICTURES FOR PROOF THAT IT WAS A DIRECT HIT AT 50 MPH. *TR
Apr 04, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT RECALL THE DETAILS OF THE CRASH SINCE HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS. HE WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL WHERE HE LATER BECAME CONSCIOUS AND WAS ADVISED BY A STATE TROOPER THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED DURING THE CRASH. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN CONTACTED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 135,000.
Mar 23, 2010
SERIOUS FRONT END CRASH, OCCURRED WHEN 3 VEHICLES SLAMMED ON BRAKES TO AVOID A CHILD AND 2 DOGS DARTING INTO THE STREET. I WAS 3RD TRUCK. FRONT END BADLY DAMAGED, MAY BE TOTALED AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HAVE SEEN ALMOST FIFTY COMPLAINTS RE 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 PICK UP. SO FAR, CHRYSLER HAS DONE ZILCH ABOUT IT. MANY INJURIES. HOW CAN THEY CONTINUE TO GET AWAY WITH IT. WHO IS WATCHING OUT FOR US?? DO WE HAVE TO GO ON TELEVISION TO GET SOMEONE TO LISTEN TO US?? *TR
Mar 16, 2009
MY 2000 DODGE RAM 4X4 ALMOST KILLED ME NO AIR BAG AND I WAS BUCKLED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IN WILLIAMSBURG VA. I HAD A 2000 DODGE RAM AND WAS IN A REAR END COLLISION ACCIDENT ON ROUTE 60 WEST AT 55 MPH. I HIT A STATIONARY VEHICLE IN THE REAR MAKING A LEFT TURN. I HAVE 17 STITCHES IN MY NOSE , BROKEN NOSE, AND BRUISED RIBS. I WAS SEVERELY BRUISED BY THE SEAT BELT AND WHEN THE AIR BAG DID NOT GO OFF AT 55MPH TO ZERO DECELERATION MY FACE WAS SPLIT OPEN BY THE STEERING WHEEL. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND I WAS BUCKLED, I READ ABOUT ALL THESE PROBLEMS WITH DODGE AND THE AIRBAGS, I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THE TRUCK AND I AM VERY GOOD FRIENDS WITH THE ORIGINAL OWNER HE AND I HAVE ALL SERVICE RECORDS THIS IS NOT RIGHT I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED NOW I AM SCARED FOR LIFE PLEASE ASSIST ME IN ANY POSSIBLE TO REMEDY THIS ISSUE MY SON SURE LIKED SEEING HIS FATHER LOOK LIKE BEAST IN BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ON HIS FIRST FATHERS DAY. *TR
Jun 19, 2008
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POWER TRAIN
46 complaints
DRIVING MY VEHICLE DOWN A CITY STREET I STARTED TO APPROACH A STOP SIGN. AS THE VEHICLE CAME ALMOST TO A STOP I HEARD A SCRAPING NOISE AND THEN THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED. WHEN I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE ENGINE WOULD REV AND THE TRUCK WOULD ACT LIKE IT WAS IN PARK WHILE IN "D". I GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK TO INSPECT AND FOUND MY DRIVESHAFT WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, TO THE TRANSFER CASE. NO ABNORMAL NOISES WERE HEARD PRIOR TO THIS, OR ANY RUNNING ISSUES THAT WOULD HAVE INDICATED A PROBLEM. THE TRUCK WILL NOT MOVE IN FORWARD POSITION, BUT WILL ROLL BACKWARDS IN NEUTRAL. ONCE I WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE DRIVESHAFT FROM THE TRANSFER CASE AND INSPECT, I FOUND THAT THE PINION NUT HAD BACKED OFF AND WAS STILL ENCASED INSIDE THE REAR FLANGE ATTACHED TO THE DRIVESHAFT & U-JOINT. FLUID HAD BEEN BLOWN OUT AND COVERED ALL OF THE REAR AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. I WAS ABLE TO ROLL MY VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL BACKWARDS OUT OF THE ROADWAY. WE HAULED VEHICLE HOME USING ONE OF OUR OTHER VEHICLES AND A TRAILER WITH A COME-A-LONG WENCH. VEHICLE IS STILL NOT REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. I HAVE CONTACTED DODGE DIRECTLY AT THE DEALER AS WELL AS THROUGH THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE CHAT. BOTH INSTRUCTED ME THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE AT THIS TIME. IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT I FIX THE VEHICLE AND THAT IF A RECALL WAS RELEASED AT A LATER DATE THEN REIMBURSEMENT COULD POTENTIALLY BE ISSUED. THE REASON I CONTACTED DODGE WAS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MODEL YEARS THAT ARE SLIGHTLY NEWER THAN MY VEHICLE. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR ALMOST 300K VEHICLES FOR THIS EXACT SAME COMPLAINT. I FEEL DODGE SHOULD HAVE DONE FURTHER INVESTIGATION INTO HOW LONG THEY HAD BEEN USING THIS PARTICULAR DESIGN FOR THEIR REAR DIFFERENTIAL PINION NUT AND EXTENDED THE RECALL FURTHER.
Aug 04, 2018
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A DIRT ROAD AT ABOUT 35MPH. THE REAR END OF MY 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT 4X4 STARTED GRINDING. I STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT HIT THE PAVEMENT. I CAME TO A STOP AND LOOKED UNDER MY TRUCK. THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT WAS HANGING AND THE PINION GEAR WAS POINTED UP TOWARDS THE BED. I TRIED TO MOVE THE TRUCK FARTHER OFF THE ROAD AND THE REAR END WAS FROZE UP. ONCE I GOT IT TO A MECHANIC WE DISCOVERED THAT THE PINION NUT HAD BACKED ITSELF OFF THE PINION GEAR, CAUSING THE PINION GEAR TO GET WEDGED IN THE OTHER GEARS. *TR
Oct 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE REMEDY PART TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Oct 31, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL OVER TO INSPECT THE FAILURE WHEN THE TRANSFER CASE EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND AS THE VEHICLE ARRIVED, THE DRIVE SHAFT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
May 09, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THERE WAS A SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 74,200. UPDATED 1/21/11 THE CLUTCH PACK RETAINER FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL POST UNIT. UPDATED 03/23/11
Nov 05, 2010
+ 41 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
36 complaints
I PURCHASED A USED 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 AND NOTICED THAT MY SUSPENSION ON MY TRUCK IS NOT RIGHT. I EXPERIENCE JERKING UPON BRAKING. IT SOUNDS LIKE METAL UPON METAL WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT IS EXTREMELY LOUD ALSO. UNDER MY FOOT WHILE I AM DRIVING I CAN FEEL THE GRINDING NOISE AND OFTEN IT FEELS VERY HOT.
Sep 29, 2020
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON HIS VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE LEFT CONTROL ARM BRACKET WAS PARTIALLY TORN AND EXHIBITED A STRESS FRACTURE. HE REFERENCED RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 00V007000, SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM LOWER ARM. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THE CONTACT DOES NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 98,000.
Jul 20, 2010
NOTICED REDUCED DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, BRAKING DEGRADATION AND VEHICLE PULLED UNDER BRAKING CONDITIONS. THIS LEAD ME TO TAKE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. WHILE ON THE VEHICLE RACK IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS HAD CRACKED IN THE EXACT SAME LOCATION ON BOTH SIDES. ADDITIONALLY, CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED DUE TO WHAT APPEARED TO BE POOR WELDS ON THE FRONT AXLE. ON 01-16-2006, I AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING WORK TO BE DONE AT MY OWN EXPENSE: 1) REPLACEMENT OF CRACKED LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND WELDING OF THE CRACKED FRONT AXLE RECALL 00V007000). REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARMS WERE REINFORCED IN THE AREA THAT FAILED ON BOTH STOCK OEM CONTROL ARMS. THE REPLACEMENT ARMS WHERE ALMOST TWICE AS HEAVY AS THE ORIGINALS. WITH THIS INFORMATION, I CONTACTED DODGE DAIMLER/CHRYSLER TO EXPLAIN THE SITUATION AND REQUESTED A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PARTS REPLACED. CHRYSLER DENIED THE REQUEST AND SAID THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE FOR THE ABOVE LISTED ISSUES. ALL REPAIR WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND I HAVE THE ORIGINAL LOWER CONTROL ARMS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. PICTURES OF THE BOTH PARTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.*AK
Jan 27, 2006
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. *NM
Dec 15, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V007000 CONCERNING FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM: LOWER ARM. THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. NO RECALL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE AT THIS TIME. *AK
Nov 22, 2005
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
35 complaints
THE SPARE TIRE IS LOCATED UNDER THE CAR AND HELD UP WITH A STEEL CABLE VIA A WINCH HOIST. OVER TIME THE STEEL CABLE SHEERED OFF SO AT ONE POINT RECENTLY I LOST THE SPARE TIRE WHILE DRIVING AND I HAVE NOT NOTICED IT. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM AS IT MAY HAVE DAMAGED A VEHICLE FOLLOWING ME. I CERTAINLY DON'T WANT TO BE DRIVING BEHIND ANOTHER PICKUP TRUCK AND SUDDENLY ITS SPARE TIRE FALLS OUT FROM UNDERNEATH IT. ATTACHED IS A PHOTO OF THE SPARE TIRE WINCH HOIST SHOWING THE SHEERED STEEL CABLE. THIS APPEARS NOT TO BE AN ISOLATED CASE AS CERTAINLY THERE ARE VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE AVAILABLE WHERE OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I DON'T KNOW WHEN EXACTLY I LOST THE SPARE TIRE, I DO KNOW THAT I CHECKED ITS AIR PRESSURE ABOUT 6 MONTHS BEFORE WRITING THIS REPORT, HENCE I AM PICKING BELOW TODAY'S DATE.
Jan 05, 2019
DASHBOARD TOTALLY AND I MEAN TOTALLY FELL APART, JUST FROM EVERYDAY DRIVINGS BUMPS, BOUNCES, AND VIBRATIONS ON CITY, STATE, AND NATIONAL STREETS, ROADS, AND HIGHWAYS.
Mar 07, 2017
THE VEHICLE STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR STOPPING AT A STOPLIGHT. NO CODES APPEAR AND THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES NO LONGER WORK. THE VEHICLE MAY STARTUP IMMEDIATELY OR TAKE TWO HOURS TO RESTART. THE RADIO AND LIGHTS WORK, BUT THE GAUGES DON'T ENGAGE WHEN TRYING TO RESTART THE CAR. THE PROBLEM OCCURS DURING WARM WEATHER DAYS. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED A NUMBER OF TIMES WHEN MY TEENAGE SON HAS BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. I'M AFRAID THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND PLACE ME IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF TIMES OVER THE PAST YEAR.
Jul 04, 2016
I BELIEVE SOMEBODY NEEDS TO HOLD CHRYSLER DAIMLER RESPONSIBLE TO PLACE THE SEVERE SAFETY CONCERN OF THE DASHBOARD FOR THE 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 ON THE RECALL LIST. I HAVE PLACED PHOTOS OF WHY IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN IN THIS REPORT. THEY HAVE BEEN AWARE OF THIS ISSUE FOR 16 YEARS NOW AND HAVE DONE NOTHING TO FIX IT. IT IS OBVIOUSLY MADE OF DEFECTIVE SUB-STANDARD MATERIAL AND HAS AFFECTED A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF PICKUP. THE HUGE CONCERN IS THAT A DASHBOARD OF THIS STANDARD CAN IF NOT ALREADY KILLED OR CAUSED TRAUMATIC INJURIES TO FACE OR HEAD TO PEOPLE IN A COLLISION DUE TO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT OR EVEN FAILURE TO DEPLOY FOR PASSENGER SIDE. PLEASE TAKE ACTION ON THE MATTER BEFORE STATISTICS TAKE PLACE.
Jun 29, 2016
THE FRAME IS RUSTING AND HAS A BREAK IN THE FRONT END!
Jul 31, 2015
+ 30 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
35 complaints
2000 DODGE RAM 1500 -DEC 2009 - 47000 MILE. NO INDICATION OF BRAKE ISSUES UNTIL HITTING THEM HARD TO AVOID CAR THAT RAN A RED LIGHT. BRAKE LINE FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO RWAL UNIT FAILED (PINHOLE LEAK), BUT MANAGED TO AVOID COLLISION. DROVE HOME (SLOWLY) AND FABRICATED/INSTALLED REPLACEMENT SECTION (ABOUT 16" LONG). AFTER BLEEDING BRAKES - DROVE TRUCK NORMALLY UNTIL JUNE 2010. THEN, WITH NO WARNING, THE BRAKES AGAIN FAILED IN A PARKING LOT STOP. FOUND THE LEAK IN THE REAR SECTION OF THE LINE RUNNING FROM FRONT TO REAR.DEALER ESTIMATE TO REPLACE ALL HARD LINES IS $1000. WHO CAN AFFORD THAT ?? SO, I WILL BE SPENDING MANY HOURS OF MY OWN TIME TO FIX THE PROBLEM CAUSED BY CHEAP IMPORTED CHINESE STEEL. THANKS BILL CLINTON !! I HAVE OTHER "GOOD AMERICAN CARS" THAT ARE 40+ YEARS OLD AND 100K+ MILES WITH THE OEM LINES STILL GOOD. THESE NEW VEHICLES SUCK !!! *TR
Jun 16, 2010
THE BRAKE LINE ON DRIVERS SIDE BEHIND THE GAS TANK BURST DUE TO CORROSION I LOST BRAKES WHILE DRIVING NOT ABLE TO STOP WELL. COULD CAUSE INJURY. *TR
Aug 18, 2009
BRAKE LINE BEHIND THE GAS TANK ON DRIVERS SIDE BURST DUE TO CORROSION ON MY 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4. *TR
Aug 13, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE 1500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE AIR IDLE VALVE DID NOT OPEN AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR IDLE VALVE WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS AND SHOULD REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION TO ALLOW AIR TO ENTER AND FOR THE VEHICLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE VALVE, WHICH WAS INSTALLED IN THE SAME MANNER. THE REPAIR LASTED FOR A YEAR, BUT THE FAILURE HAS RECENTLY RESURFACED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
Jun 22, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES FELT LOW. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V038000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: HOSES, LINES PIPING, AND FITTINGS); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 70,089. UPDATED 04-17-09 UPDATED 04/20/09.*JB
Nov 21, 2008
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
26 complaints
WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY ROAD, THE VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF. ALMOST LIKE I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. ALL GAUGES WORKED AS NORMAL, STEREO, A/C, ETC(AUX POWER COMPONENTS) . NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON OR ANYTHING. PULLED TO SIDE OFF ROAD AND TURNED HAZARDS ON. I TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE IT WOULD TURN OVER BUT WOULD NOT START, I THEN NOTICED IN THE ODOMETER THAT IT STATED "NO BUS" . THINKING IT MAY HAVE BEEN AN ELECTRONIC SYSTEM ISSUE WITH FUEL SYSTEM I CHECKED FUSE BOX UNDER THE HOOD. I PULLED THE FUEL SYSTEM RELAY OUT THEN REINSTALLED. TRUCK STARTED UP ( ALL THIS TOOK ABOUT 5-10 MIN). SO I PURCHASED A NEW RELAY BUT WAITED TO HAVE SEE IF ISSUE WAS RESOLVED. SITTING IN A PARKING LOT A FEW DAYS LATER I STARTED VEHICLE AND STARTED TO LOAD GROCERIES , THE VEHICLE SHIFT OFF AGAIN, I TRIED TO RESTART AND SAME THING, LOOKED AT ODOMETER AND AGAIN IT STATED 'NO BUS" SO I INSTALLED NEW RELAY. PUT IN OFF POSITION AND TRIED AGAIN. STILL NO LUCK. WAITED A FEW MIN AND TRIED TO START VEHICLE AGAIN AND IT STARTED UP. LOOKED UP ON FORUMS TO FIND POSSIBLE SOLUTION AND THE NEXT STEP WAS TO TRY THE COIL. I HAVE INSTALLED NEW COIL ON 06/05/2018 AND AM CURRENTLY WAITING FOR ISSUE TO COME AGAIN. TO DAY IS 06/06/2018. THINKING BACK THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SOME JERKING MOTIONS THAT ALMOST RESEMBLE THE SAME SYMPTOMS BUT NEVER FULLY DIED , JUST JERKED REALLY BAD BUT CONTINUED TO DRIVE. THIS IS UNSAFE FOR IF I WAS ON A HIGHWAY IT KILLS POWER TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Jun 06, 2018
10:30 PM DRIVING DOWN A TWO LANE HIGHWAY NO SHOULDER ON A HILL, IT WAS LIKE I TURNED THE KEY OFF. SURE GLAD THE FLASHERS WORKED,I HAD MY CELL PHONE AND A FLASH LIGHT SO I COULD SLOW TRAFFIC DOWN.LUCKY.. NO ONE WAS HURT OR KILLED.THE PICK UP WILL CRANK OVER WONT START. TOWED IT HOME,THE ODOMETER READS NO BUS THERE IS NO CODES THAT CAN BE READ AT THE DIAGNOSTIC LINK CONNECTOR.IT READS NO LINK.. WHY DOES DODGE PUT A LINK CONNECTOR ON VEHICLES IF THERE IS NO WAY TO READ ANY CODES SO I CAN FIX IT WITHOUT SPENDING HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS AT THE DEALERSHIP? THE INTERNET IS FULL OF DODGES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM THAT PEOPLE CANT FIX WITHOUT HAULING TO THE DEALERSHIP.SURE HOPE YOU CAN HELP FIX THIS PROBLEM.(AN ELECTRICAL MESS).
Jan 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE PCM (PULSE CODE MODULATION) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PCM HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO BECOME REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND NECK THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE DETAILS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 205,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Nov 05, 2015
I WENT TO START UP MY 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 AND THE WHOLE DASH WAS DEAD. NO INSTRUMENT GAUGES AND "NO BUS" APPEARED ON THE ODOMETER. TOOK IT TO MY DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS A BAD BCM. NEED TO REPLACE IT. I CONTACTED DODGE HEADQUARTERS TO ASK IF THEY CAN WORK WITH ME ON THE PRICE AND THEY SAID NO. THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SPECIFIC PART GOING BAD ON OTHER DODGE MODELS. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM SINCE I COULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND ALL MY GAUGES, SPEEDOMETER, AND EVERYTHING ELSE GOES DEAD IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TR
Jul 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC SHOP WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE COMPUTER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIR WERE ON BACK ORDER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
Jun 21, 2012
+ 21 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
26 complaints
ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AND STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES PER DAY. TO START THE ENGINE BACK UP, I HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, CUT THE IGNITION SWITCH COMPLETELY OFF, WAIT 1-5 MINUTES, CUT THE IGNITION SWITCH COMPLETELY BACK ON AND IF THE GAS METER GAUGE COMES ON, THEN THE ENGINE WILL START UP AGAIN. THE ENGINE WILL CUT OFF AGAIN WHILE DRIVING IN 1 MINUTE TO A FEW HOURS. *TR
Mar 25, 2012
I HAVE 2000 RAM 1500 PU. WITH A5.2 ENGINE. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, OIL WHEN TO 0. ENGINE DIED. HAD IT TOWING TO SHOP , ENGINE GONE. LOCKED UP. *TR
Jan 30, 2008
VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING OUT WHILE DRIVING. I COULD BE DOING 60 MPH OR I COULD BE DOING 25 MPH. THERE WOULD BE NO WARNING IT WOULD JUST DIE. LUCKY FOR ME I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IN A FEW MINUTES. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALER 5 TIMES TO FIX STILL IT ISN'T RUNNING PROPERLY. THEY REPLACED NUMEROUS WIRES & THE CRANK SENSOR. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 10/07 AND AS OF 1/5/08 PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. (5 TIMES IN TOTAL). *TR
Jan 11, 2008
UNKNOWN LEAK OF FREON OR OTHER SOURCE OF AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. THE AC PUMP RUNS ALMOST CONSTANTLY. RECHARGE HAD BEEN ATTEMPTED BUT ONLY LASTED FOR 1-3 DAYS. *TR
Aug 24, 2007
THE RECALL THAT YOU LIST ON THE 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 IS NOT ACCURATE. I CALLED SEVERAL DEALERS AND THE TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE NOTHING ON RECORD CONCERNING THIS ISSUE. PLEASE CHANGE YOUR RECORDS. THIS INFO WAS FOUND IN YOUR WEB SITE NHTSA. *NM
Jan 31, 2007
+ 21 more complaints for this component
STEERING
23 complaints
I'VE ONLY OWNED THE TRUCK FOR ABOUT 8 MONTHS AT THIS TIME. ABOUT 1 MONTH AGO I EXPERIENCED WHAT MY RESEARCH HAS SHOWN TO BE THE DODGE DEATH WOBBLE, THIS IS WHERE ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS HITS A BUMP IN THE ROAD AT FREEWAY SPEED AND THE FRONT END OSCILLATES VIOLENTLY AND WILL NOT STOP WITHOUT SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN AND RADICALLY MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL FROM CENTER (STRAIGHT LINE). IF LEFT TO "WOBBLE" IT SEEMS THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE ITSELF TO DEATH!! MAYBE EVEN BREAK A STEERING/SUSPENSION COMPONENT. I DID TRY INSTALLING THE ENHANCED BRACE THAT TIES THE SWAY BAR MOUNTS/ANCHOR POINTS TO A NEW BEARING SUPPORTING AN EXTENSION ON THE PITTMAN ARM SHAFT AND I ALSO HAD THE FRONT END COMPONENTS CHECKED, ALIGNED AND TIRES BALANCED TO NO AVAIL, THOUGH THE BRACE KIT SEEMED TO HELP. IT IS HARD TO PREDICT WHEN A BUMP IN THE ROAD WILL SET IT OFF BUT THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED I BARELY KEPT IT FROM PULLING INTO THE NEXT LANE BEFORE I GOT IT SLOWED AND CONTROLLED. I NOW TRY TO MINIMIZE MY TIME ON THE FREEWAY IN MY COMMUTE TO/FROM WORK.
Sep 09, 2016
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN LOCKED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY STOP THE VEHICLE AND, MINUTES LATER, THE STEERING COLUMN BECAME FUNCTIONAL AGAIN. TEN MINUTES LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 2,000.
Nov 23, 2007
I HAVE 2000 DODGE RAM PICKUP THAT HAS FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AND 37,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. AT APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES, I BEGAN TO NOTICE A CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND IT BECAME HARD TO KEEP IT FROM WANDERING. I USED THE INTERNET TO FIND WAYS OF CHECKING THE FRONT END COMPONENTS AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS. USING THE INFORMATION THAT I FOUND ON THE INTERNET, I HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE BALL JOINTS, TRAC BAR, AND STEERING STABILIZER ARE ALL DEFECTIVE. LIKEWISE, THE TRANSMISSION IS STARTING TO GIVE ME PROBLEMS IN REVERSE GEAR. I HAVE COLLECTED INFORMATION THAT SHOWS ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS GOING BACK MANY YEARS. HOW CAN A MANUFACTURER BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE MAKING FAULTY PRODUCTS KNOWING THAT THEY ARE JEOPARDIZING THE SAFETY OF PEOPLE? I CANNOT AFFORD TO GET THIS TRUCK FIXED AND AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. IS DODGE BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR REPAIRS SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY RELATED ISSUE THAT THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT FOR YEARS? *JB
Nov 06, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OR FASTER STEERING BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. *AK
Apr 27, 2004
THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER HAD TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART IT TO UNLOCK THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER 7 TIMES FOR STEERING LOCKING UP. *JB
May 06, 2003
+ 18 more complaints for this component
TIRES
12 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DAKOTA DEFINITY H/T TIRES, SIZE 265/75/R16, DOT NUMBER UT73PA82506. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, BOTH TIRES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BEGAN TO TEAR APART. THE CONTACT ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE TIRES. THE DEALER OF THE TIRES WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE TIRES. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS 130,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,500.
Jul 27, 2012
HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED PRIOR TO GETTING FRONT END ALIGNMENT AT TIRE DISCOUNTERS. THEY NOTICED A BULGE ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALL. KELLY TIRE LESS THAN 30 DAYS OLD. THEY TRIED TO TELL ME THAT THE BULGE WAS FROM SOMEONE HITTING A POT HOLE TO HARD. I THINK THAT IT IS A DEFECTIVE TIRE AND THEY JUST DID NOT WANT TO TAKE CARE OF IT. I WAS TOLD THAT ALL THE TIRE THAT WERE PURCHASED AT A GOODYEAR RETAILER WERE 2NDS WITH KNOWN DEFECTS. I CONTACTED A GOODYEAR RETAILER WHERE I LIVE AND THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE THEM UNLESS I WAS THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER WITH THE RECEIPT. *TR
May 24, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR WRANGLER, SIZE P235/75R15 TIRES. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED ON AUGUST 30, 2007, THE INSPECTOR NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD WAS SEPARATING. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED FOURTEEN DAYS AGO THAT THEY WOULD RETURN THE CONTACT'S CALL. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. UPDATED 01/02/08. *LJ UPDATED 01/02/08
Sep 27, 2007
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE IS RUBBING THE INTERIOR PART ON THE TIRE WHICH IS CREATING A HOLE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *MR
Oct 08, 2002
LEFT FRONT END TIRE IS RUBBING LOWER A FRAME AND BOLTS ON SHOCK. *JG
Feb 19, 2002
+ 7 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
12 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM . WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE HOOD UN LATCHED AND SLAMMED AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION SHE NOTICED THAT THE HOOD LATCH HAD FRACTURED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 160,000.
Nov 18, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OPENED, WHICH IMPAIRED HIS VISIBILITY. HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND TEMPORARILY SECURE THE HOOD IN A LATCHED POSITION. A MECHANIC, UPON INSPECTION CONCLUDED THAT THE HOOD LATCH FAILED. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 120,000.
Sep 30, 2009
APPROX 15 MILES ONTO THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55 MPH HOOD SUDDENLY OPENED AND SMASHED WIND SHIELD HOOD WAS CLOSED COMPLETELY AND HAD NO RATTLE OR BOUNCING LIKE IT WAS PARTIALLY CLOSED UPON RETURN HOME THERE ARE PIECES OF PLASTIC BELOW WHERE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED. *TR
Jan 08, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ONTO A RAMP, THE HOOD FLEW UP AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 90,000.
Aug 05, 2008
I HAVE A 2000 RAM 1500 AND MY DASH IS BEGINNING TO CRACK. RIGHT NOW IT IS ONLY A 6-8" CRACK, BUT I HAVE READ MANY PROBLEMS ABOUT THIS, AND I AM JUST WAITING UNTIL MINE DECIDES TO JUST CAVE IN COMPLETELY. THE CRACK CONTINUES TO SPREAD. I HAVE TRIED GOING TO MY DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY JUST TELL ME THAT IT IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM.
Jun 21, 2007
+ 7 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN OPEN THROTTLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY ENGAGING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 184,500. ..UPDATED 11/14/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A 6 WEEK BACKORDER ON A REPAIR KIT THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING FOR REPAIRS. UPDATED 11/16/2012 *JS
Oct 10, 2012
WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL, BUT THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO SPEED UP. I PUMPED THE GAS A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT I FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. I APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT EACH TIME I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE I SPED UP AGAIN. I EXITED UP AN OFF RAMP WHERE I HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP FORM HITTING THE CAR INFRONT OF ME AT THE LIGHT. I GEARED DOWN(STICK SHIFT) BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV AS IF AT 75 MPH STILL. I TURNED OFF THE KEY THEN RESTARTED THE TRUCK ONLY TO HAVE THE ENGINE CONTINUE TO REV. I THEN HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO MY MECHANIC WHO LOOKED AT IT THAT NIGHT AND THE NEXT MORNING BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIND OUT WHY IT HAPPENED. THIS MODEL DOES NOT HAVE COMPUTER CONTROL OF THE THROTTLE.I AM GRATEFUL I WAS ON A STRAIGHT STRETCH OF HIGHWAY AND NOT ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD ON THE WAY HOME, AND THAT I DIDN'T HIT ANYONE IN THE PROCESS OF STOPPING...THIS IS NOT THE FIRST DODGE TO DO THIS ACCORDING TO THIS WEB SITE. PERHAPS THERE A SO FEW COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS BECAUSE OTHER DRIVERS HAVE DIED AS A RESULT OF A FAILURE THAT SEEMS TO BE UNDETECTABLE AFTER THE FACT. IF I HAD HIT THE CAR INFRONT OF ME, I WOULD HAVE HAD NO PROOF THAT IT WAS EQUIPMENT FAILURE AND NOT OPERATOR ERROR...IF I HAD LIVED TO TELL THE TALE. I USED TO HAVE COMPLETE FAITH IN DODGES, BUT NO MORE. *TR
Oct 10, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT MANUALLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND NOTICED A REDUCTION IN BRAKING POWER. THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED TO A COMPLETE STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 49,000.
Sep 29, 2008
ON 2/22/05 AT 8:20 AM I WAS DROPPING MY GRANDSON OFF AT SCHOOL. I HAD PARKED THE VEHICLE TO SEE RATHER OR NOT HE HAD GONE INTO THE SCHOOL. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE TRUCK I HAD STARTED IT UP AND PUT INTO REVERSE LOOKED BEHIND ME AND WHILE BACKING UP TO NOTICE THAT THERE WAS ANOTHER CAR COMING SO I TRIED TO STOP BACKING WHEN I HAD DISCOVERED THAT THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP BECAUSE THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK TO THE FLOOR THE ENGINE WAS REVVING LOUDLY AND THE TRUCK WAS GOING BACKWARDS OUT OF MY CONTROL. AT THAT POINT I HAD NOTICED THAT THERE WERE CHILDREN AND MOTHERS ALL AROUND IN MY PATH I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO TURN THE TRUCK TO HIT ANOTHER CAR TO STOP ME. BEFORE I DECIDED TO TAKE SUCH MEASURES I HAD TRIED TO BREAK TO STOP THE TRUCK. THE GAS PEDDLE WAS STUCK I HAD EVEN TRIED TO PULL THE GAS PEDDLE UP AS WELL AS MY BREAKING TO FIND IT WAS DOING ME NO GOOD. AFTER I HAD HIT THE OTHER CAR I HAD FORCED THE TRUCK INTO PARK BECAUSE THE GAS PEDDLE HAD REMAINED STUCK. I THEN TOOK THE KEYS OUT OF THE TRUCK AND GOT OUT TO SEE THE DAMAGE TO THE OTHER CAR. I AM JUST GLADE THAT THERE WAS NO ONE HURT IN THIS SITUATION IT COULD HAVE ENDED MUCH WORSE THERE COULD HAVE BEEN PEOPLE KILLED AND I FEEL LIKE THERE SHOULD BE A INVESTIGATION ON THIS SITUATION. THE POLICE WERE CALLED AND THERE WERE 5 DIFFERENT WITNESSES THAT SEEN THE WHOLE ACCIDENT. WEST JORDAN POLICE DEPARTMENT, 8000 SOUTH 1700 WEST, WEST JORDAN, UT 84088, CASE NUMBER 05H004273, (801) 569-5270. *NM
Feb 24, 2005
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE TOOK OFF WITH HIGH SPEED. THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
Jul 01, 2002
+ 4 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
8 complaints
MY DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK. NOW THE DASH IS CRACKED IN A WAY THAT IF I TOUCH IT OR IF ANY WEIGHT IS UP ON IT, IT WILL COLLAPSE ON ITSELF. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING IT OR PAY THEM A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DASH WITH A SIMILAR DASHBOARD, WHICH MAY CRACK AND BREAK APART IN THE FUTURE AS WELL. AFTER SPEAKING TO THE DEALER I WENT TO TOUCH THE DASH, IT BUCKLED AND PINCHED MY HAND FROM ONE OF THE CRACKS. PULLING MY HAND UP THE DASH THEN LAYERED ITSELF. *TR
Sep 30, 2008
I OWN A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK. I PURCHASED IT USED. WHEN I PUCHASED MY TRUCK THE DASHBOARD HAD TWO HIERLINE CRACKS IN IT AND I THOUGHT NOTHING ABOUT IT. OVER THE LAST 8 MONTHS, MY DASHBOARD HAS BEEN FALLING APART. NOW I HAVE CRACKS ALL OVER IT AND PIECES COMING OFF. THERE IS A 10" HOLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. IT IS CAVENING IN A LITTLE MORE EVERYDAY. I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. MY FATHER INFORMED ME OF AN ORLANDO, FL NEWS STATION (LOCAL 6) THAT HAS DONE AN INVESTIGATION ON THIS PROBLEM AND THOUGH THEIR WEBSITE AND NEWS ARTICLES I WAS DIRECTED HERE. I'M REPORTING MY PROBLEM SO I CAN HAVE IT DOCUMENTED.
Jun 07, 2007
AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR IS LEAKING FREON , AND THE FUMES ARE COMING INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. THE PART IS ON A NATION WIDE BACK ORDER.*AK
Aug 05, 2003
THE PASSENGER QUAD DOOR SPEAKER BUZZES, DEALER REPLACED SPEAKER, THE BUZZING NOISE IS STILL PRESENT. *SLC
Jan 17, 2001
THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL HAS THE WRONG TIRE SIZE AND INFLATION PRESSURE ON IT. IT STATES THE TRUCK HAS P225/75R16 TIRES WITH A PRESSURE OF 41PSI. THE TRUCK WAS MANUFACTURED WITH P245/75R16 TIRES WITH A MAX PSI OF 35. THIS COULD RESULT IN OVERINFLATION OF THE TIRES IF A PERSON WENT BY THE PRESSURE ON THE LABEL INSTEAD OF THE TIRES. I HAVE TALKED WITH THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THEY COULD NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND THAT IT IS COMMON. IF THAT IS THE CASE, WHY DOES THE DOT REQUIRE THE INFORMATION BE THERE?
Oct 20, 2000
+ 3 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
8 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30MPH THICK DUST BLEW OUT FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER. AFTERWARDS THE AIR CONDITIONER ONLY WORKED A FEW MINUTES BEFORE QUITTING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP FOUND THE HEATER CORE HAD RUPTURED. THE DUST THAT CAME FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS THE FREON. BOTH THE HEATER CORE AND FREON NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE.
Feb 03, 2006
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WATER WAS COMING THROUGH THE REAR WINDOW. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE REAR WINDOWS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Nov 04, 2004
CONSUMER STATED FRONT WINDSHIELD SEALS WORE OUT. THIS PROBLEM WAS CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE WINDSHIELD. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
May 24, 2004
PART JUST PASSED WARRANTY MILEAGE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
Jun 23, 2002
POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT OPERATE DURING COLD WEATHER. *AK THE WIPER ALSO MALFUNCTION IN COLD WEATHER. THE MILEAGE PER GALLON OF GAS FOR THIS VEHICLE WAS VERY LOW. *YH
Apr 05, 2001
+ 3 more complaints for this component
STEERING,SUSPENSION
7 complaints
UNCONTROLLABLE WHEEL SHAKE (DEATH WOBBLE), UNTIL YOU COME TO COMPLETE STOP WHICH THE VIOLENT SHAKING IN TURN AFFECTS HOW I BRAKE. CHRYSLER REVISED THE STEERING SET UP AND KEPT IT A SECRET UNTIL YOU MADE A COMPLAINT EVEN THEN THEY JUST SAY YOU NEED TO REPLACE ALL STEERING COMPONENTS MEAN WHILE WHAT THEY INSTALL IS NOTHING LIKE WHAT WAS THERE. CHRYSLER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR POOR ENGINEERING- THIS CAN HURT SOMEONE ONE DAY AND WOULD RATHER SEE IT NOT. VIOLENT WHEEL SHAKE I MEAN VIOLENT. IF A PRODUCT IS DESIGNED WRONG AND MANUFACTURE CREATES A FIX FOR SO CALLED DESIGN FLAW THEN THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. HTTP://BLOG.DIESELPOWERPRODUCTS.COM/DODGE-FRONT-END-ISSUES-AND-THE-DREADED-DEATH-WOBBLE THIS LINK CONTAINS CHRYSLERS REVISED PARTS. *TR
May 09, 2014
VIOLENT CONVULSIVE BOUNCING SHAKING WOBBLING MOVEMENT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING AT MODERATE TO HIGH SPEEDS. *TR
Mar 03, 2011
2000 DODGE 2500 HAS LOOSE STEERING,WANDERS,DARTS LEFT OR RIGHT AND CONSTANTLY CORRECTING THE STEERING WHEEL AND SHIMMY. TRUCK DARTED TO THE EDGE OF THE ROAD AND WENT THRU THE DITCH WHILE TOWING A TRAILER AND I HAVE BACK AND NECK INJURYS AND UNABLE TO WORK AT MY OLD PROFESSION. AND DODGE IS TRYING TO SETTLE WITH NOW AND STOP THE WEBSITE. PLEASE LOOK AT WWW.DODGETRUCKSTEERINGPROBLEMS.COM AND GET BACK WITH YOUR OPINION AND PLEASE LOOK AT THE PROBLEMS OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING AND THE DENYING BY DODGE.
Jan 15, 2004
VIBRATION & NOISE IN RIGHT FRONT WHEN TURNING, DEALER CHECKED FOUND NOISE COMING FROM R/S LOWER BALL JOINT & DRAG LINK BROKEN - DELAER REPLACED DRAG LINK AND BALL JOINT KIT.*AK
Jan 06, 2004
I OWN A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500, 2 WHEEL DRIVE. AS I LOOKED THROUGH YOUR SITE I FOUND A RECALL ON THE SUSPENSION OF THE RIGHT CONTROL ARM. ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO THE TRUCK THE TRUCK NEEDED TIE ROD ENDS ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP. A LOUD SQUEAKING WAS TO BE FIXED BY THE TIE ROD ENDS. ONCE IN THE SHOP I RECEIVED A CALL SAYING THAT THE RIGHT CONTROL ARM HAD A BAD BUSHING AND TO REPLACE THE RUBBER BUSHING I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE CONTROL ARM. NO ONE PERSON COULD TELL ME WHY. ACCORDING TO YOUR RECALL, MY BAD TIE ROD ENDS, SHOCKS, AND CONTROL ARM ARE A RESULT OF A BAD AXLE. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THIS ALL HAPPENED FROM THE CONTROL GOING BAD. THE TRUCK HAD ONLY 100,000 MILES AT THE TIME,THIS COST ME 1,500.00. THE TRUCK IS NOW STARTING TO HAVE THE SAME NOISES AS A YEAR AGO. COULD THIS BE THE RECURRING PROBLEM,SHOULD I JUST KEEP REPLACING THE RIGHT SIDE CONTROL ARM. MY TRUCK IS ALL ROAD MILES,NO FOUR WHEELING, NO TOWING, NO ACCIDENTS. WHAT YOU HAVE POINTED OUT I FEEL IS MORE PREVALENT THAN 76 VEHICLES. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, THEY STATED THERE IS NO RECALL OF THIS KIND FOR MY TRUCK, THEN WHY IS IT WITH YOU PEOPLE AND WHY IS IT EXACTLY AS YOU HAVE STATED. I FEEL YOU ARE RIGHT,I FEEL THERE IS A PROBLEM, I ALSO FEEL PUTTING ON NEW CONTROL ARMS DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM WHICH I FEEL IS RETURNING AND I FEAR ANOTHER 1,500.00 BILL IS ON IT'S WAY. PLEASE HELP! *LA
Nov 01, 2003
+ 2 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
7 complaints
2000 DODGE RAM 1500 IT HAVE A CRACKED DASHBOARD. *TR
Aug 23, 2011
DASH IS FALLING APART. *TR
Nov 06, 2010
MY DASH BOARD ON MY 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 PICK UP HAS CRACKED AND FALLEN IN AND IT IS MAKING THE GLOVE BOX HARD TO OPEN AND SHUT. I REALLY DO BELIEVE THAT IT SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED AND NOT AT MY EXPENSE. *TR
Jun 06, 2009
THE DASH BOARD ON MY 2000 DODGE RAM 2400 HAS CRACKED IN NUMEROUS PLACES AND IS CAVING IN. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, PASSENGERS COULD INJURED BY THE SHARP PIECES OF PLASTIC. *TR
Oct 20, 2008
DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUPS HAVE TWO EXPENSIVE/SERIOUS PROBLEMS. (1) THE AIR-CONDITIONER EVAPORATORS UNDER THE DASH FAIL AND (2) THE DASH ITSELF CRACKS IN SEVERAL PLACES, SO WHEN THE AC REPAIRS (INVOLVING DASH REMOVAL) TAKE PLACE, THE MECHANIC TELLS YOU HE/SHE HAS TO ALSO REPLACE THE DASH...WHICH IS TRUE. MANY MANY COMPLAINTS OF DASH COVER FAILURES IN DODGE RAM 1500 AND OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES. REPAIRS RUN $1200 OR MORE. DASH SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM. *TR
Jul 26, 2008
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKING AND THE ELECTRICAL WIRES SHORTED AND MELTED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE WIRES. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Aug 19, 2014
MY DASH IS CRACKED AND BROKEN. THIS HAS CAUSED ISSUES WITH MY WIRING AS MY SPEAKERS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. I AM WORRIED THAT THIS MAY LEAD TO SAFETY ISSUES WITH LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS INCLUDING AIR BAGS, HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, ETC. *TR
Feb 02, 2011
2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE DASH IS FAULTY AND FALLING INTO PIECES. DUE TO THE DASH LITERALLY FALLING APART, ELECTRICAL WIRING AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED. CONCERNED ABOUT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK. ALSO CONCERNED ABOUT OCCUPANT SAFETY IF A CRASH OCCURRED DUE TO THE LACK OF INTEGRITY OF THE DASH. *TR
Jun 16, 2009
THE DASHBOARD OF MY VEHICLE HAS CRACKED AND RECENTLY PARTS OF IT HAVE CAVED IN. WIRES ARE NOW EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS AND I BELIEVE THIS POSES A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE IF THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE (E.G., BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL). THIS DEFECT IN THE DASH HAS BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED BY CHRYSLER. *TR
Aug 13, 2008
MY COMPLAINT IS IN REGARD TO MY 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 DASHBOARD. IT HAS BEEN CRACKING FOR YEARS AND THE WIRING UNDERNEATH IS NOW ALMOST 100% EXPOSED. I HAVE ALREADY HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND HAVE JUST RECENTLY IN THE PAST MONTH HAVE GOTTEN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RESTORED. I HAVE CONTACTED DAIMLER CHRYSLER AND CONSTANTLY BEEN GIVEN THE RUN AROUND. PLEASE HELP ME AS I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY CONSUMER TO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. *TR
Aug 10, 2008
+ 1 more complaint for this component
WHEELS
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, AN UNUSUAL NOISE EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE SWAYED OFF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE LUG NUTS DETACHED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE CURRENTLY TEN LUG NUTS WERE BEING REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Oct 17, 2012
LUG NUTS KEEP COMING LOOSE, HAVE HAD DEALERSHIP AND SEVERAL REPUTABLE REPAIR SHOPS ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM, I HAVE REPLACED OVER 15 STUDS DUE TO LOOSING LUG NUTS FREQUENTLY, THEY LOOSEN UP AS SOON AS 3 WEEKS AFTER HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED, RECENTLY, I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE WHEN MY FRONT TIRE CAME OFF, LUCKILY I HAD MADE IT TO THE SHOULDER AND CAUSED MINIMUM DAMAGE TO VEHICLE- DOCUMENTS FROM TOW TRUCK/ REPAIR SHOP WILL VERIFY THIS HAPPENED AND ALSO VERIFY THAT UPON CHECKING EACH TIRE FOR SAME PROBLEM, DRIVER SIDE REAR LUG NUTS WERE ONLY HAND TIGHT, THE REAR AXLE WAS JUST SERVICED 3 WEEKS AGO- NO COINCIDENCE- I WAS OUT OF TOWN WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 6 MONTHS, SO THERE IS NO QUESTION THAT THIS IS VANDALISM/ OR PRACTICAL JOKE. *JB
Dec 06, 2005
WE PUT NEW TIRES ON THE TRUCK 245/75 R16. THE STOP ON THE WHEELS IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO KEEP THE FRONT TIRES FROM RUBBING ON THE METAL AND WEARING THE RUBBER OF THE INSIDE WALLS ON THE TIRES. *JB
Feb 12, 2005
BOTH FRONT TIRES ARE BEING DAMAGED BY RUBBING AGAINST SOMETHING IN THE WHEEL WELL. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE REPAIRED. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT REMEDIED, TIRE DAMAGE IS STILL OCCURRING HIGH ON THE INNER SIDEWALL OF BOTH FRONT TIRES. TIRES ARE THE SAME SIZE THAT CAME ON VEHICLE FROM FACTORY 245 - 75/R16. *JB
May 15, 2003
IT WAS DISCOVERED BY A TECHNICIAN, THAT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS CRACKED.*JB
Mar 06, 2003
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SEATS
6 complaints
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BECAME DETACHED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR, NO ANCHORAGE OR BOLT WAS HOLDING THE SEAT IN POSITION. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL AND CONSUMER WOULD BE CHARGED FOR REPAIRS. *AK
Sep 10, 2004
THE DRIVERS POWER SEAT SWITCH WAS INOPERATIVE DUE TO A LOOSE CONNECTOR, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE REPAIR SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT SINCE THE SWITCH HAD NOT FAILED THAT IT SIMPLY HAD A LOOSE CONNECTION IT WAS NOT COVERED. NLM
Sep 20, 2001
THE DRIVERS POWER SEAT SWITCH WAS INOPERATIVE DUE TO A LOOSE CONNECTOR, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE REPAIR SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT SINCE THE SWITCH HAD NOT FAILED THAT IT SIMPLY HAD A LOOSE CONNECTION IT WAS NOT COVERED. NLM
Sep 20, 2001
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING A DEER, THE PASSENGER SEAT UNLOCKED AND ROLLED ALL THE WAY FORWARD TO THE END OF THE SEAT TRACK, FROM 6-30-00 TIL 11-27-00 THE SEAT HAD NOT BEN MOVED AND WAS IN THE LOCKED POSITION, LUCKILY THERE WAS NO PASSENGER IN THAT SEAT. NLM
Feb 16, 2001
DRIVER'S SEAT (WHERE THE BACK IS ADJUSTED UP AND DOWN) POPS LIKE IT'S ABOUT TO BREAK. *SLC
Jan 17, 2001
+ 1 more complaint for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5 complaints
THE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WELL ENOUGH TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. I KNOW THAT WHEN I SEARCH BY MAKE AND MODEL, THERE ARE 17 RECALLS IN WHICH THE LIGHTS ARE RECALLED, YET MY TRUCK ISN'T SHOWING THE RECALLS BY THE VIN.
Sep 07, 2020
DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT LENSES. *TR
Aug 15, 2009
THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY TRUCK ARE COMPLETELY 'BLIND'. THE GLASS HAS BECOME SO UNCLEAR THAT DURING DARKNESS NOT ENOUGH LIGHT IS GIVEN UP, DRIVING IN DARKNESS HAS BECOME UNSAFE. AT THIS POINT I AM SUPPORTING IT BY TURNING THE FOG LIGHTS ON. I WILL BE FORCED TO REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHTS TO CONTINUE TO BE SAFE. THIS DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ISOLATED TO MY TRUCK AS I AM NOTICING SIMILAR DISCOLORATIONS OF THE HEAD LIGHTS ON OTHER TRUCKS OF SAME DODGE MODEL AND YEAR. *TR
Jan 08, 2008
THE BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE DEVICE THAT CONTROLS THE LIGHTS WAS REPLACED; ALL THE FUSES WERE CHECKED, NONE WERE BLOWN, BUT THE LIGHTS WERE STILL NOT FUNCTIONING. THIS FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED REAR END ACCIDENTS.*AK
Nov 08, 2004
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN TILT POSITION STEERING WHEEL IS EYE LEVELED AND HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF. THE ONLY POSITION IN WHICH THE HEADLIGHTS WILL WORK IS WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ALL THE WAY UP. *AK
May 24, 2004
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
HOOD LATCH COMES OFF. *TR
Jun 18, 2020
2000 DODGE RAM 1500 DASH BOARD IS CAVING IN. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW IF THE PROBLEM WILL EFFECT THE AIR BAG. *NJ
May 06, 2009
2000 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH CRACKING DASH. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT COULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. HE STATES THAT THE DASH IS CRACKING AND COLLAPSING. *KB
May 01, 2008
2000 DODGE RAM TRUCK DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND FALLING IN. CONSUMER STATES THAT DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND FALLING APART. CONSUMER IS WORRIED THAT THE CRACKING COULD CAUSE ISSUES WITH THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. *KB
Mar 03, 2008
2000 DODGE RAM WITH A CRACKED DASHBOARD. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS OUT ON THIS VEHICLE FOR THE CRACKED DASHBOARD. *KB
Jan 11, 2008
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER BLACK ICE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND AND CRASH INTO A MOUNTAIN AND THEN A GUARD RAIL. THE SEAT BELT FRACTURED AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BODY, NECK AND FACE INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. THE POLICE WERE NOTIFIED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO FURTHER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. ...UPDATED 08-03-12 *BF UPDATED 8/31/12 *CN
Jul 16, 2012
DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SEAT BELT CAME LOOSE IN CRASH. *AK
Sep 05, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS MAKING A TURN AND WAS "T" BONED BY TRUCK. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. DRIVER HAD SEAT BELT ON, BUT SUSTAINED FOLLOWING INJURIES, WHIPLASH/ HEAD HIT WINDOW AT CATACORNER POST, AND BACK PROBLEMS. *AK
Jan 18, 2001
I WAS TRAVELING AROUND 30MPH. CAME UP ON STOP SIGN ROAD TURNED TO ICE COUD NOT STOP HIT ENBANKMENT HEAD ON SHOULDER STRAP DID NOT CATCH FACE HIT WINDSHIELD CRACKED NOSE IN TWO PLACES.IF AIR BAGS WOULD HAVE DEPLOYED INJURIES WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SO BAD !!!*AK
Jan 01, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
4 complaints
I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 TRUCK ON INTERSTATE GOING 70 MPH AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO EXIT TRAFFIC. WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES MY TRUCK WENT INTO ACCELERATION. NO CRUISE WAS ON. KEPT APPLYING BRAKES AND TRUCK KEPT ACCELERATION. KEPT APPLYING BRAKES AND FINALLY GOT SPEED DOWN TO 20 MPH. I'M IN PANIC MODE AND NOT KNOWING WHAT TO DO I PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK AND THEN TURNED THE KEY OFF. BRAKES SMOKED BADLY. GOT OUT OF TRUCK TO SEE PROBLEM AND THE THROTTLE WAS STUCK. STARTED TRUCK UP AGAIN AND IT DID THE SAME THING BUT THIS TIME PUT GEAR IN NEUTRAL AND TURNED KEY OFF. UNSTUCK THROTTLE AGAIN. I WAS ABLE TO GET TRUCK TO A MECHANIC. THEY CHECKED THE THROTTLE KIT AND IT SEEMED OK (IT WAS NOT ONE THAT WAS ON A RECALL LIST). THE MECHANIC DIDN'T REALLY KNOW WHAT CAUSED PROBLEM. THEY PUT A NEW KIT IN AND CLEANED FUEL INJECTORS AND IT HAS BEEN RUNNING OK. FORTUNATELY I WAS ON INTERSTATE HWY. IF I HAD BEEN ANYWHERE ELSE I FEEL CERTAIN I WOULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THIS CAUGHT ME BY TOTAL SURPRISE AND NOT KNOWING HOW TO HANDLE A VEHICLE IN THIS SITUATION I FEEL I WAS PRETTY LUCKY THAT I DIDN'T BURN MY BRAKES UP, BLOW MY TRANSMISSION OR GET KILLED. I WISH I KNEW WHAT REALLY CAUSED THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Aug 11, 2010
TRUCK READ 3/4 FULL AND RAN OUT OF FUEL READING 3/4 FULL AND ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR CRASH. *AK
Aug 03, 2001
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.
Sep 07, 2000
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.
Sep 07, 2000
SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR CRASH WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL. THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT BUMPER FELL ON THE ROAD AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED. SHE SUFFERED A DISLOCATED BROKEN STERNUM. THE POLICE RESPONDED BUT DID NOT FILE A REPORT. THE OWNER DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER AND THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELTS HAD ALSO FAILED DURING THE CRASH. THE BELTS DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE. THE OWNER BELIEVED THAT THE REASON FOR THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED WAS BECAUSE THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED BOTH SEAT BELTS AT CHRYSLERS EXPENSE. THE MECHANIC TESTED THE NEW BELTS AND THE NEW DRIVERS SIDE BELT WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT LOCK. THE DEALER ORDERED ANOTHER SEAT BELT AND IT APPEARED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 109,795. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 120,000. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, HE STRUCK A SAND HILL. THE VEHICLE RECEIVED MINIMAL DAMAGE AND DID NOT HINDER DRIVABILITY. UPDATED 11/17/10
Aug 10, 2010
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR LAP SEATBELT IS BOLTED IN IMPROPERLY AND CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO USE IT.*JB
May 23, 2002
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH HIS SON IN THE REAR/CENTER SEAT. SON TOLD HIS FATHER THAT SEAT BELT WAS BROKEN. UPON EXAMINATION, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ANCHOR PART OF THE SEATBELT WAS NEVER BOLTED IN. *AK
Jun 12, 2000
SLOT WHICH GUIDES THE SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE CAUSES THE BELT TO TWIST AND JAM BY ITSELF. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK
Apr 12, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4 complaints
THE GAS TANK WAS INOPERATIVE. *JB
Mar 31, 2003
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.*AK
Aug 27, 2002
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT AND HEARD A BUMPING THUMPING NOISE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. FUEL TANK IS LOOSE AND DEFECTIVE. *AK
Jan 07, 2002
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT SMELLED OF FUEL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , AND THE TECHNICIAN HAD TOLD HER THAT TANK WAS PUNCTURED ON THE BOTTOM. *AK *ML
Jan 20, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO THE AFTERMARKET BATTERIES INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE LEAKING ONTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS CORROSION PRESENT FROM BATTERY ACID. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN: 04V185000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Sep 16, 2014
DRIVING IN THE PARKING LOT AT WORK. WENT TO SLOW DOWN TO PULL INTO A SPACE AND PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. I HIT THE OFFICE BUILDING AS A RESULT. THE REAR BRAKE LINE BY THE GAS TANK BLEW. *TR
Mar 25, 2013
I WENT TO CHANGE MY FRONT PADS (FOR THE 3RD TIME IN 15 MONTHS) AND NOTICED THAT YET AGAIN, ONE OF MY CALIPERS WAS STUCK AND ONE OF THE PISTON DIAPHRAMS WAS TORN. I REPLACED THE CALIPER, PUT IN MY NEW PADS, BLED THE SYSTEM, AND MY BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEABLE, BUT MY STOPPING DISTANCE HAS GREATLY REDUCED. I HAVE TO PUMP THE PEDAL 2-3 TIMES FOR THE BRAKES TO GRAB. IF I STAB ON THEM, THEM PEDAL WILL TRAVEL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THEN THE REAR WHEELS WILL LOCK UP AND THE FRONT BRAKES DONT WORK AT ALL. I REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. DEALERSHIP HAS ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE, AND NIETHER DO ANY OF THE LOCAL SHOPS. *TR
Jul 25, 2012
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
THE DASH BOARD HAS SHATTERED AND FALLEN INTO THE VEHICLE. PIECES OF THE DASH FLY OUT AT YOU WHEN YOU TURN THE FAN ON. THE PIECES OF THE DASH ARE ALLOVER THE FLOOR AND GET INTO EVERYTHING. IF WE ERE TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS WOULD COME STRAIGHT OUT THE TOP AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THE DASH BOARD PROVIDES NO SUPPORT TO THE VEHICLE AND WOULD NOT HELP ANYONE IN THE FRONT SEAT IF THEY WERE TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT.. *TR
Mar 26, 2013
THE DASH ON MY 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB BEGAN CRACKING ABOUT A YEAR AGO. AT THIS TIME I HAVE TWO LARGE CRACKS THAT HAVE MET TO FORM A HALF MOON SHAPE THAT IS STICKING UP FROM THE REST OF THE DASH. I ALSO HA HAVE TWO SMALLER CRACKS THAT EXTEND FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO THE EDGE OF THE DASH WHERE IT CURVES DOWN TO THE AIRBAG. I AM CERTAIN THAT SHOULD THE AIRBAG DEPLOY IN A CRASH SECTIONS OF THE DASH WERE THE CRACKS ARE WILL FLY OFF AND CAUSE FURTHER INJURY TO ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TR
Aug 06, 2008
COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF PLASTIC DASHBOARD AND GAUGE BEZEL. THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD HAD SO MANY STRESS CRACKS THAT THERE WERE NO GAPING HOLES IN THE TOP. IT WAS POSSIBLE TO ACCESS ALL OF THE WIRING THROUGH THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD. THIS SEEMED TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE AS THERE WAS NO STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY TO THE DASHBOARD NOW IF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
May 21, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
MY DODGE TRUCK DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 ALL GAUGES ZERO OUT AND THE NO BUS READING IS DISPLAYED ON THE ODOMETER READOUT THE TRUCK IS UNRESPONSIVE LOSING POWER ALL WARNING LIGHTS ARE DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRUCK NOW STALLS AT STOP LIGHTS AND RUNS ROUGH. IT HAS BEEN AT TWO SHOPS THE SHOPS HAVE REPLACED THE COMPUTER THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND HAS CHECKED EVERY WIRE AND HAS NOT FOUND ANY SOLUTIONS. *TR
Jun 20, 2010
FIRE APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED FROM THE ALTERNATOR, FIRE CAUSED BATTERY TO EXPLODE/MELT AND GOT ACID ALL OVER, CONSUMER STATED IN MARCH THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REBUILT, THE OIL HAD BEEN CHANGED 1-2 WEEKS PRIOR TO FIRE, CLAIM 16-N124-673. *SLC
Jul 05, 2000
FIRE APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED FROM THE ALTERNATOR, FIRE CAUSED BATTERY TO EXPLODE/MELT AND GOT ACID ALL OVER, CONSUMER STATED IN MARCH THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REBUILT, THE OIL HAD BEEN CHANGED 1-2 WEEKS PRIOR TO FIRE, CLAIM 16-N124-673. *SLC
Jul 05, 2000
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 complaints
I BOUGHT A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 YESTERDAY 12/26/08 AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR MYSELF AND AS I WAS DRIVING HOME LATER THAT DAY AT 10:30 PM AND THE HOOD OF THE TRUCK ALL OF A SUDDEN CAME UP AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSING ME TO HIT THE BRAKES AT COME TO A STOP ON A BUSY ROAD. *TR
Dec 27, 2008
AS THE TRUCK WAS BEING DRIVEN DOWN THE ROAD, APPROX. 40 MPH THE HOOD OF THE TRUCK FLIPPED UP AND OFF. THE HOOD WAS HANGING OFF THE SIDE OF THE TRUCK. *TR
Nov 07, 2008
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE HOOD LATCH ON MY 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 RELEASED. THIS CAUSED THE HOOD TO FLY UP, CRASHING INTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED, THE HOOD TWISTED BEYOND REPAIR, AND THE HOOD SPRINGS WERE COMPLETELY MANGLED. I FOUND AN ARTICLE ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS SHOWING THAT THERE HAVE BEEN 30 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME INCIDENT. WE HAVE FILED A CLAIM W/ THE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR SEVERE DAMAGES. *TR
Sep 15, 2008
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
3 complaints
OVERDRIVE MODULE AND TORQUE CONVERTOR BOTH FAILED AT 59000 MILES. HAD VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AROUND 34000 FOR A VIBRATION IN THE TRANSMISSION AND THEY STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG, THAT WAS THE BEGINNING OF THE TORQUE CONVERTOR PROBLEM. DODGE WON'T STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS AND AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHOULD LAST 150,000 MILES OR MORE WITHOUT A REBUILD.
Jan 15, 2004
2000 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 W/ OVER DRIVE . TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AFTER 75,000 MILES. ALSO HAVE HAD SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WITH TRUCK DURING THE THREE YEARS. *JB
Apr 04, 2003
TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING IN OVERDRIVE. TOOK TO DEALER WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. 1 1/2 WEEKS LATER. ON CHRISTMAS. STOPPED AT STOP SIGN. WENT TO GO AND HAD NO FOWARD GEARS. LUCKILY THERE WAS VERY LITTLE TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. STILL WAITING FOR A RESPONSE.
Dec 26, 2002
TRAILER HITCHES
3 complaints
TRAILER HITCH IS CRACKED. IF CARRYING A BOAT OR TRAILER AND IT POPS OFF THERE WOULD BE A HUGE ACCIDENT. WHEN CONTACTING DEALER, HE TOLD CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 00 V 07 000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Jun 25, 2001
CONSUMERS HAD FOUND ON A ROUTINE CHECK CRACKS ON HITCH. MANUFACTURER SAID THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, AND THERE WAS NO WAY TO HELP CONSUMER IN THIS SITUATION. *AK THE CONSUMER SUGGESTS THAT THE MANUFACTURER CONDUCT INSPECTION ON 3500 SERIES VEHICLES IF ANY OTHER HITCH FAILURES OTHER THAN THE ONE ON RECALL, HAVE OCCURED. *YH
Feb 15, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V107000 CONCERNING TRAILER HITCH AND ATTACHMENT. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML
May 17, 2000
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
THE DASHBOARDS OF OUR DODGE SURVEY TRUCK HAVE FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT OUR EXPENSE. NOT ONLY HAVE THE DASHBOARDS FAILED BUT THE TRANSMISSIONS AS WELL, AND AGAIN REPLACED AT OUR EXPENSE. *TR
Jul 19, 2007
BOTH DOORS RUSTED OUT ON THE BOTTOM OF MY 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB. *AK
Mar 21, 2005
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 complaints
PURCHASED A 2000 1500 QUADCAB DODGE RAM FOR 15,000. THREE WEEKS LATER HAD TO REPAIR FRONT BRAKES FRONT ROTORS AND FRONT BALL JOINTS. COST $700. DEALER REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *NM
Apr 16, 2006
FRONT RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM CRACKED. FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 16 MONTHS. *AK
Jul 28, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
1998-2001 B-VAN (DODGE FULL SIZE). THE ABS CONTROL MODULE IS PROTECTED WITH A 40 AMP FUSE. A 10 GA. WIRE COMES OUT OF THE CONTROL MODULE, THEN THIS WIRE "Y'S" OUT TO TWO 14 GA. WIRES. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE ABS PUMP OR RELAY STICKS ON THESE VEHICLES. THEN ONE OF THE 14 GA. WIRES OVER HEATS AND CATCHES THE WIRING HARNESS ON FIRE. THE 40 AMP FUSE DOES NOT BLOW. THE FIRE THEN CONTINUES UNTIL THE ENTIRE VAN IS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THIS VAN IS AT BURLINGTON DODGE. 90 MIDDLESEX TURNPICK BURLINGTON, MASS 01803. *AK
Sep 08, 2003
1998-2001 B-VAN (DODGE FULL SIZE). ABS CONTROL MODULE IS PROTECTED WITH A 40 AMP FUSE. A 10 GA. WIRE COMES OUT OF THE CONTROL MODULE, THEN THIS WIRE "Y'S" OUT TO TWO 14 GA. WIRES. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE ABS PUMP OR THE RELAY STICKS ON THESE VEHICLES. THEN ONE OF THE 14 GA. WIRES OVER HEATS AND CATCHES THE WIRING HARNESS ON FIRE. THE 40 AMP FUSE DOES NOT BLOW. THE FIRE THEN CONTINUES UNTIL THE VAN IS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THIS VAN IS LOCATED AT THE VERIZON REPAIR GARAGE 6720 AMMENDALE RD., BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND. *AK
Sep 08, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2 complaints
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE A HEAVY VIBRATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
Oct 10, 2002
INVESTIGATOR LOCATED A BLOWN ABS FUSE, CLAIM 04-1283-455. *SLC
Jan 17, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 complaints
ENGINE FIRE, INVESTIGATOR LOCATED A BLOWN ABS FUSE AS WELL, CLAIM 04-1283-455. *SLC
Jun 01, 2001
ENGINE FIRE, INVESTIGATOR LOCATED A BLOWN ABS FUSE AS WELL, CLAIM 04-1283-455. *SLC
Jun 01, 2001
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
THE VAN WOULD JERK BADLY WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE AND WHEN SITTING AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN IT WOULD BEGIN TO LURCH FORWARD REQUIRING ME TO PRESS HARD ON THE BRAKES.AFTER 8 DAYS IN THE DEALERSHIP AND NUMEROUS CALLS FROM THE SERVICE REP.SAYING THAT THEY KEEP FINDING MORE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION.AFTER I GOT IT HOME I NOTICED THAT THE INVOICE SHOWED THAT ONE OF THE PARTS THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTOR AND THAT IT HAD BEEN REPLACED WITH A REMANUFACTURED ONE.THIS VAN HAD ONLY 3762 MILES ON IT WHEN THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION FAILED.HOW SAFE WILL IT BE FOR ME TO DRIVE MY SMALL GRANDCHILDREN AROUND IN A NEW VEHICLE WITH A REBUILT TRANSMISSION WHEN THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH ONLY 3700 MILES ON IT.THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. ADVISED ME THAT THE SHE WOULD CONTACT THE REGIONAL REP. TO MEET WITH ME .IT HAS BEEN THREE DAYS AND NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME YET. NO ONERHRGRNUFACTURED ACEDINBN. *AK
Mar 27, 2001
CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGES AT ANY GIVEN TIME. DEALER NOTICED TRANSMISSION SENDING UNIT CABLE GOT LOOSE. *AK CONSUMER STATES MOST COMMON SCENARIO IS CRUISE CONTROL BEING SET AT SPEED, THEN BEING CANCELLED BY CONSUMER EITHER BY CANCEL BUTTON OR BY BRAKING, CRUISE WILL THEN REENGAGE AT SET SPEED. *SLC
Nov 28, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
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. TOOK BACK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. VEHICLE IS STILL NOT RUNNING PROPERLY.
Oct 14, 2000
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. TOOK BACK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. VEHICLE IS STILL NOT RUNNING PROPERLY.
Oct 14, 2000
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
Unknown Will be driving down the road and the truck will shut off. When this happens it also affects the power steering and the power brakes. Has happened at a spotlight and I had to push it thru a busy intersection. Has happened going down the road just at random. No warning. But it does show (No Bus) when this happens but it does not trigger a code or engine light Try to start it and it will not start. Sometime it's only a few minutes up too 1/2 Hour the last time it cut off.
Jun 17, 2022
SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 TRY K NEEDS TO BE RECALLED DUE TO BADE FRAM RUST AND BAD BODY RUST AND FOR THE BAD DASH THAT DODGE PUT IN THEM BUT LET'S FIRST. TALK ABOUT A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE BAD FARMS THAT WAS USED I WANT MY TRUCK FIXED AND DODGE SHOULD BE MADE TO DO SO
Mar 04, 2019
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
MY WINDSHIELD WHIPPERS STOP RANDOMLY WHEN ON LOW SPEEDS
Jun 29, 2018
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
LINKAGE IN STEERING COLUMN WILL REMAIN IN 2ND GEAR WHEN I HAVE PUT IT IN DRIVE. IT HAS BEEN IN MECHANICS TWICE. TWICE INTO MECHANICS REGARDING ANTIFREEZE SPILLING INSIDE THE CAB OF TRUCK. REPAIR WAS ON WATER PUMP BOTH TIMES. STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BOTH CONCERNS. RESULTING IN HEALTH ISSUES BEING AT RISK LINKAGE WHILE IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY. ANTIFREEZE SPEWING INSIDE CAB OF TRUCK ON WINDSHIELD, CARPET AND MATS, ALSO CENTER OF CAB NEAR 4 WHEEL GEAR SHIFTER.OCCURS WHEN STATIONARY OR WHEN DRIVING.
May 01, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE STARTS TO HESITATE IN THE MIDDLE OF A LEFT TURN ALMOST SHUTTING OFF DOES IT COLD OR WARMED UP. TAKES A LONG TIME TO GET INTO GEAR AT A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN AND ALSO WHEN IT IS IN PARK AND PUT INTO DRIVE.
Jul 12, 2017
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE REVERSING AT A LOW SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
May 26, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
WHEN I PURCHASED MY DODGE TRUCK IN 2012 THE CAR LOT WHERE I BOUGHT IT HAD USED SOME KIND OF GLUE AND TAPE ON THE DASH IT HAD EVERY SMALL CRACK. ABOUT 3 MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD PIECE OF DASH FELL OUT UNDER MY FEET. SMALL PIECES FELL OUT SEVERAL MORE TIMES THEN BIGGER PIECES STARTED COMING LOSE. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND REMOVE MOST OF THE DASH IN PIECES. NOW WINDSHIELD IS CRACKED MY MECHANIC SAY ITS BECAUSE OF THE DASH BEING BUSTED UP LIKE IT IS, THAT CAUSED MY WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. *TR
Oct 24, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
DASH FALLING APRT DETERIOATING. *JS
Jun 14, 2014
STEERING,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS FAULTY. THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED AND THE DEFECT WAS REMEDIED. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AS THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.
Apr 08, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2000 DODGE RAM 1500 EXTENDED CAB 2 WHEEL ANTI-LOCK RIGHT CALIPER KEEPS STICKIN EVERYTHING IS NEW I'VE MISS 2WKS WORK CAUSE OF IT AND HAVE BEEN FIRED BECAUSE OF IT I CANT GO 5 MILES WITH OUT IT STICKIN I KEEP TAKIN THE CALIPER BACK TO 3 DIFFERENT PART STORE AND THEY GETTING PISSED I HAVE NEW SHOES,RUBBER HOSE,BRAKE BOOSTER RWAL VALVE ANTI LOCK VALVE CRYSTAL CLEAR FLUID ITS BEEN TO A BRAKE SHOP AND THEY R LOST ALSO IM ALWAYS ON THE SIDE OF ROAD TAKIN IT APART TO DEPRESS THE CALIPER NOT SURE IF ITS A C BODY OR NOT. *TR
Dec 02, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
SEVERELY CRACKED DASH BOARD AND LEAKING HEATER CORE AS A RESULT. *TR
Oct 22, 2011
SEAT BELTS,CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2000 DODGE RAM TRUCK. I HAVE A HIGH-BACK BOOSTER SEAT IN THE BACK FOR MY CHILD. THE BEST SPOT FOR A CHILD IS THE REAR CENTER SEAT, BUT YOU MUST HAVE A LAP AND SHOULDER BELT FOR A BOOSTER. THE OUTBOARD SPOTS IN THE BACK SEAT OF MY TRUCK ARE BOTH LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS. BOTH REAR OUTBOARD SEATS, ARE INCORRECT. THE RETRACTOR IS NOT AN ALR, ELR, OR A SWITCHABLE, AND THEY BOTH HAVE SLIDING LATCH PLATES - WHICH MEAN THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR RAPID DECELERATION THE BELTS ARE NOT GOING TO GRIP AND STOP ANY PERSON FROM COMING FORWARD. THE OWNERS MANUAL SAYS THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY THEY WILL STOP MOVING. I TESTED THIS OUT BY DRIVING AND COMING TO A QUICK STOP, AND THE TWO LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS IN THE REAR NEVER GRIPPED. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS A RECALL THING OR IF MY TRUCK JUST HAS BROKEN BACK SEAT BELTS. PLEASE HELP. *TR
Oct 18, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. AFTER PUTTING 400 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN OVERHEATING WHILE DRIVING UPHILL AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION CAP. WHEN THE WINDOWS WERE ROLLED DOWN, THEY WOULD NOT GO BACK UP. IN ADDITION, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD DIM WHEN THE WINDOWS WERE ROLLED UP AND DOWN. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH UPHILL, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THE CD CHANGER HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER FAILING TWICE. THERE WAS ALSO A GRINDING NOISE IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO GEAR, AND THERE WAS A HESITATION WHEN PLACING THE GEAR INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT, BUT THE VEHICLE IS STILL GRINDING AND HESITATING WHEN PLACED INTO GEAR, DRIVE, OR REVERSE. ON MAY 22, 2008, THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE DRIVESHAFT TO BE REPLACED IN HOPES THAT THE GRINDING WILL CEASE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400.
May 21, 2008
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 NEW IN 2000. AT 50,000 MILES THE DASH BEGAN TO CRACK AT 2 YRS OLD. ALTHOUGH I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY TO 75K MILES, I WAS INFORMED BY A DEALER THAT TRIM AND UPHOLSTERY WAS NOT COVERED. NOW THE DASH HAS COMPLETELY FAILED, A HUGE HOLE HAS EMERGED, IT RATTLES THIS HAS CAUSED THE DEFROST VENT NOT WORK PROPERLY AND POSSIBLY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY BE COMPROMISED DUE TO THE DASH BECOMING UNSECURE BECAUSE THE PLASTIC HAS BROKEN FROM AROUND THE SCREWS. I RECENTLY WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER TO GET A QUOTE OF OVER $1000 TO REPAIR. THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT CHRYSLER HAS BEEN FIXING THESE TRUCKS IF THE ORIGINAL OWNER STILL OWNS IT REGARDLESS OF WARRANTY EXPIRATION. BECAUSE OF THE PRODUCT FAILURE. SO I THEN CALL THE 800 NUMBER GIVEN ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT IT IS BASICALLY TOO LATE NOW BECAUSE MY TRUCK IS 8 YRS OLD. THIS WAS HARD TO SWALLOW BECAUSE I TRIED TO REPAIR IT UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WHEN ONLY 2 YRS OLD. I AM VERY, VERY DIS-SATISFIED WITH THE PRODUCT AND SERVICE OF CHRYSLER CORP. I KNOW THAT THERE ARE LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AND I LOOK AT EVERY TRUCK THE SAME BODY STYLE AS MINE, AND THEY ALL HAVE CRACKED DASHES. I WENT ONLINE TO FIND SEVERAL WEBSITES OF DODGE OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WITH WARRANTY AND SERVICE. THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD AT LEAST OFFER A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR OR LOWER THE COST OF THE PARTS TO REPAIR SO THAT PEOPLE CAN AFFORD THEM. *TR
Mar 22, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
FIRST IS THE DASH. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN FEB 04 WITH 74,000 MILES ON IT AND SHORTLY AFTER I NOTICED A CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD, SINCE THEN THE DASH IS FALLING APART AND IS MORE BRITTLE THAN A SPORTING CLAY. IF YOU SNAP OFF A PIECE AND LOOK AT IT YOU CAN SEE THAT ABOUT 1/5TH OF THE WAY DOWN FROM THE TOP IS BROWN SINCE IT HAS COOKED IN THE SUN. SO THAT PROVES THAT DODGE USES VERY CHEAP PLASTIC FOR THE DASHBOARDS. I LOOKED INTO REPLACING IT ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO AND THE TOP PIECE OF THE DASH COST ABOUT 200$ AND NOW THAT I HAVE GOTTEN MY TAX RETURNS BACK I WAS GOING TO GET A NEW ONE BUT THE PRICE IS NOW 375$. I GUESS DODGE FINALLY REALIZED THE PROBLEM WITH THESE DASHBOARDS AND DECIDED TO CASH IN ON THEM. THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT ON THE DRIVE HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP ALSO, BUT 50 BUCKS FROM ME AND 2100$ FROM THE WARRANTY PEOPLE FIXED THAT. SECOND IS THE ASD RELAY WHICH MEANS AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN RELAY AND IT ISN'T KIDDING WITH THE NAME. A COUPLE YEARS AGO WHEN I STARTED MY TRUCK IT WOULD SHUT OFF RIGHT AWAY AND WOULDN'T RUN RIGHT UNTIL I FEATHERED THE GAS FOR A LITTLE BIT, AFTER REPLACING THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL SOLENOID, THE IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR AND MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR I DID A LITTLE MORE RESEARCH AND FOUND IT TO BE A 10 DOLLAR RELAY FROM NAPA. THE THIRD PROBLEM IS A WHOOPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE THAT I STILL CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IT IS. THE TRUCK MAKES THE NOISE WHEN ITS SITTING STILL SO I KNOW ITS NOTHING IN THE SUSPENSION, ALTHOUGH ITS LOUDER WHEN IDLING OVER SMALL BUMPS. THE FOURTH WAS THE SPEED SENSOR IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON BUT DIDN'T AFFECT PERFORMANCE AT ALL, REPLACED THE SENSOR AND DIDN'T HAVE ANY MORE TROUBLE FROM IT. FIFTH PROBLEM IS THE BACK WINDOW LEAKS BUT I'M GOING TO FIX THAT WITH A GENEROUS BLOB OF WELDER GLUE INSIDE WHEN I FINALLY GET AROUND TO PULLING THE HEADLINER DOWN. *TR
Feb 08, 2008
STRUCTURE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE ENTIRE TOP DASH IS CRACKED AND THE DASH AROUND THE GAUGES IS ALSO CRACKING. IT RATTLES PIECES ARE STARTING TO COME LOOSE AND EXPOSE WIRING. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO SHARP EDGES AND FLYING PIECES IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, SOME MAY BE SMASHED INTO SOMEONE'S FACE BY THE AIRBAG. THIS HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE OVER TIME. *TR
Dec 01, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO AND IS IN VERY POOR CONDITION RIGHT NOW. THE HEADLIGHTS ALSO WILL OCCASIONALLY TURN OFF WHEN I TURN THE BRIGHT ON AND I HAVE TO FLASH THE BRIGHT A COUPLE OF TIMES TO GET THEM TO TURN ON. *TR
Oct 22, 2007
AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, AND DEPRESSING THE HORN, IT FELT SPONGY AND THERE WAS NO SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 01V153000, REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
Oct 23, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
DT: NOTICED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 THE ENGINE HAS BEEN MAKING A LOUD TICKING NOISE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, ONE SAID IT WAS THE VALVE TRAIN ,AND THE OTHER DEALER SAID IT WAS EXHAUST SYSTEM ECHOING. BOTH DEALERS SAID IT WAS NORMAL FOR THE VEHICLE TO SOUND LIKE THAT. COULD STAND TWO TO THREE HUNDRED FEET AWAY AND HEAR IT ROAR, AND EVEN IF IM INSIDE A VEHICLE. WHEN FIRST STARTING IT UP IT DOESN'T MAKE THE SOUND RIGHT AWAY. BUT ONCE THE VEHICLE IS WARMED UP IT MAKES THIS SOUND EVERY TIME WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE . *AK
Oct 04, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
HOLE IN AC SYSTEM. PAID $130 TO FIND OUT THAT I HAD A LEAK IN MY EVAPORATOR OF MY AC UNIT. VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND. EVEN MORE DIFFICULT TO REPLACE. TRUCK IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD.
Jul 11, 2005
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE "CHECK GAUGES" INDICATOR ALERTED AND THE OIL PRESSURE WENT TO ZERO. THE VEHCILE SPUTTERED AND THE ENGINE STOPPED. I FOUND OUT FROM MY MECHANIC THAT THE ENGINE HAD SIEZED AND WOULD COST $5000.00 TO REPAIR.I HAVE ALREADY HAD TWO TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED AT A COST OF 3,300.00 AND CANNOT PUT ANYMORE INTO THIS DEFECTIVE VEHICLE. 2000 DODGE1500 RAM 4X4.
Jun 21, 2005
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN STEERING WHEEL FAILED. A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK
Aug 25, 2004
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
1.BODY JUMPS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS UNABLE TO STEERE.2.ODOMETER READING DIDN'T MOVE FOR APPROX- 1ST 200 MILES.3.ENGINE KNOCKS. 4. SHIFTING LINKAGE AND GEARS GRIND. 5. TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND FRONT AXLE GRINDS. 6.SALESMAN SAID I WAS APPROVED AND DID QUALIFY FOR ANY VEHICLE IN THE LOT WITH $10,000.00 DOWN.CALLED FINANCE COMPANY AFTER PURCHASE AND WAS APPROVED FOR THE VEHICLE I ORIGINALLY WANTED.7.BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED ALL THE WAY AROUND. THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 15, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ENGINE SPARK KNOCK AS A RESULT OF A BAD PLENUM GASKET. DODGE APPARENTLY WILL NOT FIX, UNLESS I COME UP WITH $450-$500. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK USED AND APPARENTLY THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THAT PARTICULAR PROBLEM, BUT I HAD NO IDEA THAT IT NEEDE TO BE DONE. BY THE WAY, I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN JAN OF 2003 AND THE BULLETIN WAS RELEASED IN FEB OF 2003. I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT I WOULD HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL, BUT DID NOT AND NOW I'M ON THE HOOK FOR THE REPAIR.
Jan 15, 2004
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE MAIN PROBLEM WITH THIS 2000 RAM 2500 4 WHDR CUMMINS DIESEL, QUAD CAB, TRUCK IS THE CHRYSLER DESIGN DEFECTIVE FRONT END. IN MY CASE, THE TRAC-BAR. THIS, IN MY AREA IS A $439.00 PLUS TAX ITEM, THE DEALER STEALS ANOTHER $75.00 PLUS TAXES FOR INSTALLATION. TWO BOLTS HOLD THIS DEVICE IN PLACE AND IS ONLY A 15 MIN REPAIR. THE TROUBLE IS IN 30,000 KM THE NEW TRAC-BAR HAS FAILED MAKING IT A CHORE TO KEEP THE TRUCK BETWEEN THE LINES. YOU DART ALL OVER IN YOUR LANE DEPENDING ON THE PAVEMENT RUTS AND GENERAL PAVEMENT CONDITION. I CAN SEE THIS DESIGN DEFECT CAUSING ADDED STRESS AND PROBLEMS TO THE BALL JOINTS. THIS DEFECT IS A CHRYSLER PROBLEM AND ALL COSTS TO COVER REPAIRS SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURE AND NOT THE CUSTOMER. THIS, AND THE OTHER MANY, DODGE FRONT END PROBLEMS I FEEL IS JUST CAUSE FOR A RECALL ORDER.
Jan 15, 2004
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AIR CONDITIONER WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. AS A RESULT, WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WAS INOPERATIVE. DEALER INDICATED CALL NHTSA AND THEY WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROBLEM.*AK
Jan 12, 2004
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TRANSMISSIONWOULD NOT WORK AT ONE POINT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND TRANSMISSION STARTED WORKING AGAIN ABOUT A MONTH LATER TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SCREECH AND LOCK UP CAUSING REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP. HEADLIGHT SWITCH DEFECTIVE OR A SHORT IN THE WIRING HAVE TO BEAT ON DASH FOR LIGHTS TO COME ON. ALSO A/C FAN CLUTCH LOCKED UP. BUILT RAM TOUGH IS A BUNCH OF CRAP.*AK
Sep 11, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
THE YELLOW ABS AND RED BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, THE BRAKES DON'T FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON. DODGE HAS REPLACE SENSORS, DOESN'T FIX PROBLEM. I'M CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY, AND THIS CAUSING A CRASH. . ALSO THE TRANSMISSION ISN'T UPSHIFTING FROM 2ND GEAR. NLM
Apr 17, 2002
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR END NEEDED TO BE REBUILT, THEN THE REAR WHEEL FELL OFF THROUGH THE LUG NUTS. *SLC
Mar 14, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHILE TRYING TO ENTER FREEWAY HEARD 3 BELL CHIMES. THEN, HORN STARTED TO SOUND, AND ENGINE HAD SHUT DOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Jan 22, 2002
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS SLIPPING OUT OF GEARS. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS AN OVERDRIVE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Oct 24, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Aug 27, 2001
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
ON 08-21-01 OUR TRUCK WAS IN FOR REPAIRS TO THE STEERING COLUMN. AT THAT TIME WE ASKED THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG AND THEY SAID NO. I SAW ON THE NEWS ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2000 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB. THE ABS DID NOT WORK BECAUSE WE SLID ABOUT 70 TO 100 FEET. WE DID GO TO THE PLACE THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED AND TOLD THEM THAT THE AIR BAGS NOR DID THE ABS WORK THEY HAD NO COMMENT. I WANT SOMEONE TO INVESTIGATE AND FIND OUT IF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OR THE MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE THINGS NOT WORKING. *AK
Aug 27, 2001
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
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.*AK
Aug 15, 2001
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS VERY JUMPY WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEARS, A "WHINING" NOISE IS COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, BUT CANNOT DETERMINE A CAUSE FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK.*JB
Jul 02, 2001
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
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. *AK 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. *SLC
Jun 25, 2001
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
THE PARKING BRAKE ON THIS TRUCK HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED THE TRUCK. THE CABLE HAS COMPLETELY SNAPPED TWICE, CAUSING THE 5-SPEED BLACK TRUCK TO ROLL INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, AND THERE IT SAT ALL NIGHT (WE WERE UNAWARE THE CABLE SNAPPED). THE DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHY THIS KEEPS HAPPENING, AND THEY DON'T REPORT THE PROBLEM TO THE PARENT COMPANY. I, MYSELF, MADE DAIMEN CHRYSLER OPEN A TICKET, BUT I IMAGINE IT'S CLOSED NOW. THEY ONLY KEEP THEM OPEN FOR A MONTH. THE DEALER (GREG ADAMS) TOLD ME THIS IS THE ONLY TRUCK THAT'S HAD THIS PROBLEM, BUT SINCE HE DIDN'T REPORT THE PROBLEM WITH MY TRUCK, I FIGURE OTHER DEALERS DON'T REPORT THE PROBLEMS THEY SEE, SO WHO KNOWS? I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE BRAKE WILL SNAP, AND ALTHOUGH NO ONE HAS BEEN HURT YET, IT'S AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. I HOPE THAT YOU CAN LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU.
May 26, 2001
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT PROPERLY SHIFT INTO DIFFERENT GEARS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR REPAIRS OF BALL JOINTS, POWER STEERING AND THE TRANSMISSION. *YH
May 21, 2001
STEERING,TIRES
1 complaint
CONSUMER MAKES A LEFT TURN AT ANY GIVEN SPEED TIRES RUB AGAINST SHOCK BRACKETS WHICH CAUSES A NOISE. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED SPINDLE TWICE AND STEERING GEAR BOX. WANTS TO PUT A 2MM SHIM ON THE BACK OF TIRE. *AK THE 2MM SHIMS WERE INSTALLED BUT THE TIRE ON LEFT SIDE WAS STILL RUBBING. *YH
May 08, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
HAD A SHORT BLOCK PLACED ON ENGINE DUE TO MAKING A PECKING NOISE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WOULD MAKE A WHINNING SOUND WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR. THIS HAPPENS ANYTIME WHEN EITHER STOPPING OR STARTING OFF.*AK AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER ARE INOPERABLE. VIBRATION IS FELT AT 48-60 MPH. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE, HOWEVER PROBLEM IS STILL PRESENT, DEALER TOLD CONSUMER TO USE 30 WEIGHT OIL, CONSUMER WANTS DEALER TO BUY BACK VEHICLE, HE FEELS HE HAS A LEMON. *SLC
Mar 15, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
REPORTING A RENTAL VEHICLE FROM EXPRESS WAY DODGE EXPERIENCED A FIRE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 55-60 MPH. *AK CONSUMER FEELS THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY EITHER THE FUEL PUMP OR A TRANSMISSION LEAK. *SLC
Feb 27, 2001
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING VERY ROUGH. WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED IN GEAR A LOUD NOISE IS HEARD. ALSO, VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE, DRIVER'S SIDE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Feb 08, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
CONSUMER HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS: FIRST, ABS LOCKED UP & WOULDN'T UNLOCK UNTIL VEHICLE STOPPED. DEALER HAS CHANGED EVERY PART THEY CAN THINK OFF, DIDN'T HAVE A CLUE TO A REMEDY. MANUFACTURER SAID ABS WAS ONLY USED FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES. SECOND, PROBLEM INVOLVED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING. DEALER FOUND A SEAL LEAKING, AND PUT IN A NEW MASTER CYLINDER. CONSUMER PICKED VEHICLE UP, AND IT DIDN'T MAKE IT FOR 3 BLOCKS. FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP. ONLY THING THAT DEALER HAD TO SAY WAS SOMETIMES THEY GET BAD PARTS. CONSUMER HAS MORE INFORMATION TO SEND IN.*AK FACTORY BATTERY SHORTED OUT ALONG WITH RADIO. THE DASH CLUSTER, THERMOSTAT AND HOUSING ON ENGIE,CRANK SENSOR, BOTH FRONT ROTORS AND CALIPERS AND STEERING GEAR BOX WERE REPLACED. *YH
Feb 08, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TRAILER HITCHES
1 complaint
I HAD A RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCH, (FIXED) HAD A RECALL FOR EMISSIONS, ( COMPUTER ADJUSTMENT)AFTER THAT FUEL MILEAGE DROPED FROM 13.5 TO 8.8.TOOK IT TO DEALER IN FLORIDA AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.I WOULD LIKE TO GET IT SET BACK TO 13 MILES PER GAL.WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS?*AK
Feb 05, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
GOODYEAR INVECTA GL TIRES EXPERIENCE UNEVEN AND PREMATURE WEAR, DEALER STATES TIRES ARE WRONG TYPE FOR VEHICLE, DODGE STATES TIRES ARE CORRECT, TIRES CAUSED VIBRATION AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO DRIFT, TIRE SIZE P235/75R15. BEZLE WAS LOOSE ON DRIVER DOOR PANEL, REAR DOORS LEAKED, DEALER ADJUSTED AND ALIGNED BOTH REAR DOORS DUE TO EXCESSIVE GAP. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED COOLANT LEAK. CONSUMER HEARS WIND NOISE. AIR CONDITIONER WOULD NOT COOL PROPERLY. THERE IS A LOUD NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST. VEHICLE GETS POOR GAS MILEAGE, ONLY GETS AROUND 9 MILES PER GALLON. *SLC
Jan 30, 2001
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL SUSPENSION RELATED PROBLEMS, CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING THROUGH FLOORBOARD, DEALER REPLACED INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, CONSUMER HEARD NOISE AGAIN AND THE DEALER REPLACED BUSHINGS, STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT STRAIGHT, DEALER ALIGNED FRONT END, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PULLING TO THE RIGHT, DEALER REPLACED FRONT COOPER TIRES, LATER VEHICLE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION, DEALER REPLACED COOPER TIRES AGAIN. *SLC
Jan 17, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
JUNE 1,2000 (2958ML) ENGINE STARTS PINGING, DRIVER SIDE WINDOW THUMPS WHEN ROLLING UP & DOWN. JULY 21,2000 (6840ML) ENGINE STILL PINGS, KNOCKING SOUND UNDER VEHICLE, THUMPING IN WINDOW STILL PRESENT , OIL PRESSURE FALLS WHILE DRIVING. JULY 31,2000 (7509ML) ENGINE STILL PINGS, KNOCKING UNDER VEHICLE STILL PRESENT.LEFT CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED, #2 CYLINDER REPLACED. SEPT. 12,2000 (9420ML) ENGINE STILL PINGS, KNOCKING UNDER VEHICLE STILL PRESENT , OIL PRESSURE STILL FALLS WHILE DRIVING , THUMPING IN WINDOW STILL PRESENT, FINAL REPAIR ATTEMPT. DEC. 7,2000(14128ML) HAD TO HAVE CRANKSHAFT,ROD BEARINGS, MAIN BEARINGS, #4 CYLINDER ROD AND PISTON, OIL PUMP REPALCED.RETURNED ON 12/14/00. DEC. 15,2000 (14169ML) NO OIL PRESSURE. HAD TO HAVE OIL SENDING UNIT, OIL PUMP, & SCREEN REPLACED.. *AK
Dec 29, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
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 THE ENGINE WHEN ACCELERATING. STILL NOT FIXED VEHICLE STILL HAS REAL BAD TAPPING IN THE 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. TOOK BACK TOT HE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. VEHICLE IS STILL NOT RUNNING PROPERLY. *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*734309 *TS
Oct 14, 2000
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
THE ENGINE OF MY VEHICLE HAS A BAD VIBRATION BETWEEN 1000-1500 RPM. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS AFTER THREE SEPERATE VISITS: FAN CLUTCH, TORQUE CONVERTER, FLEX PLATE, HARMONIC BALANCER, TRANSMISSION MOUNT TO CROSSMEMBER, AND CHANGED THE ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO A 1997 VERSION. I FILED A LEMON LAW CLAIM WITH THE MANUFACTURER, HOWEVER THEY NOW STATE IT IS A NORMAL PROBLEM. A MOTOR VIBRATION WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL PREMATURELY IE; BROKEN CRANKSHAFT, OR OTHER INTERNAL COMPONENTS RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO OPERATE AND UNDRIVABLE. THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN DRIVING, IN NEUTRAL, AND PARK. REPAIRS ATTEMPTED BY THE DEALER HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *AK
Jun 05, 2000
VISIBILITY,SEATS
1 complaint
THE PLACEMENT AND SIZE OF THE DRIVER-SIDE AND PASSENGER-SIDE DOOR WINDOW ALONG WITH THE POSITION OF THE DRIVER SEAT IN THE REAR POSITION LIMITS VISIBILITY TO THE POINT OF CREATING A HAZARD. AVERAGE-SIZED (AND LARGER) DRIVERS MUST LEAN FORWARD WHILE SITTING IN THE SEAT TO SEE OUT BEFORE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS AND NEAR-MISS COLLISIONS DUE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO THE SAFETY OFFICE BY MAINTENANCE WORKERS ASSIGNED TO SUBJECT VANS. A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION BY SAFETY OFFICIALS HAS BEEN COMPLETED; ALLEGED CONDITIONS ARE FOUNDED. REQUEST FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND COORDINATION WITH CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION. PLEASE ADVISE. *AK
May 11, 2000
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE RAINING CONSUMER FELL A SLEEP AT THE WHEEL AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. THEN HIT AN ENBANKMENT AND LANDED IN THE WATER. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK
May 09, 2000
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2000 DODGE Ram have?
The 2000 DODGE Ram currently has 686 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2000 DODGE Ram?
The most common problems reported for the 2000 DODGE Ram are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2000 DODGE Ram problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2000 DODGE Ram comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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