Complaints
35
Crashes
4
Fires
5
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Dodge Ram Van Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:144,000 mi
#24 complaints
Electrical Faults
Fires:4
#32 complaints
Airbags
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Dodge Ram Van.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 144,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
144,000
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Dodge Ram Van — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Dodge Ram Van reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2000 Dodge Ram Van has 35 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Body Structure with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Dodge Ram Van?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (5 complaints, avg 144,000 mi); Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Airbags (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Dodge Ram Van?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 144,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Dodge Ram Van?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Dodge Ram Van include 4 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Dodge Ram Van have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Dodge Ram Van as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Dodge Ram Van?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Ram Van reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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