2000 Dodge Ram Van problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 35 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.8 times the median Ram Van year — the 2000 model ranks #5 of 14 Ram Van years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 11 injuries in total across these filings.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across body & structure (7), electrical system (5), and suspension (5), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.
35
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
1
Investigations
4
Crash-involved
5
Fires reported
11
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2000 compare to other Ram Van years?
What are the most common 2000 Dodge Ram Van problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body & Structure | 7 | 20% | — flat |
| Electrical System | 5 | 14% | ▼ down |
| Suspension | 5 | 14% | ▲ up |
| Brakes | 4 | 11% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 3 | 9% | ▲ up |
| Steering | 3 | 9% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 3 | 9% | — flat |
| Engine | 2 | 6% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 2 | 6% | ▼ down |
| Other | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“I HAVE NOT HAD AN INCIDENT, BUT I AM CONCERNED WITH MY VEHICLE. I HAVE A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 VAN CONVERSION. MY CONCERN IS THAT, WITH THE CON VERSIONS WITH LARGE BAY WINDOWS. I FEEL THAT THE PASSENGERS HAVE NO PROTECTION WHATSOEVER WITH SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENTS. COULD YOUR ORGANIZATION INVESTIGATE…”
“THE VERIZON VEHICLE HAD AN UNDERHOOD FIRE THAT ORIGINATED IN THE ABS MODULE AREA. THE ABS MODULE AND WIRING CONNECTOR ALONG WITH THE TRUCK BATTERY AND OTHER UNDER HOOD COMPONENTS WERE BURNT. VERIZON HAS HAD SIMILAR FIRES IN OTHER VANS AND FEELS THAT THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION THAT WARRANTS FURTHER…”
“THE FRONT BALL BEARINGS FAILED ON A 200 DODGE VAN. I ALSO SAW OTHER VANS WITH SIMILAR MILES(40,000) WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND WITH BALL JOINT PROBLEMS TOO. THIS WAS PROMPTED BY A TV REPORT ON DODGE DURANGO BALL JOINT PROBLEMS. I THINK CHRYSLER IS MAKING BAD FRONT END PARTS FOR ALL ITS LIGHT DUTY…”
“2000 DODGE FULL SIZE VAN I BELIEVE THAT THE SMALL AND CROWDED FLOOR CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I WAS IN A DRIVE-THROUGH LINE. WHEN I WENT TO MOVE AHEAD MY FOOT COVERED BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR. THE HARDER I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE THE FASTER THE VEHICLE WENT. THE VEHICLE BECAME…”
“CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TIRES ARE PREMATURELY WEARING. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE TIRES ARE THE WRONG SIZE AND CAN NOT HANDLED THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS CONCERNING THE TIRES.*JB”
2000 Dodge Ram Van — common questions
Is the 2000 Dodge Ram Van reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 35 complaints put the 2000 model at #5 of 14 Ram Van years. It is one of the Ram Van years to avoid.
What are the most common 2000 Ram Van problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (7 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints), suspension (5 complaints).
Does the 2000 Dodge Ram Van have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Dodge Ram Van.
Is the 2000 Dodge Ram Van under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Which Dodge Ram Van years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Ram Van years to avoid are 1999, 2001, 1998, 1996, 2000. The cleanest record among Ram Van years belongs to 1991.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.