2000 DODGE RAM 3500 PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Steering Issues

  • Steering wheel loosened while driving over 50 mph, resulting in loss of control
    
  • Consumer experiencing multiple steering problems such as vehicle steers hard, vehicle wandering on road, excessive play in steering box
    

• 2. Electrical Issues

  • Electric seat wiring harness fire
    
  • Fire started while at a stop sign due to wire harness falling onto engine
    
  • ABS and brake light flashing on and off, dealer refused to repair under recall
    
  • Exhaust fumes coming up through A/C vent
    
  • Electric seat fire, safety fuse failed to blow
    

• 3. Body/Interior Issues

  • Dash caved in, all plastic is breaking
    
  • Dashboard caving in pieces, concern of sharp edges in an accident
    
  • Cracked dashboard due to defective plastic material
    
  • Cracks in the instrument control panel cluster, causing particles to fall inward
    

• 4. Engine/Transmission Issues

  • Diesel engine leaking fuel
    
  • Engine stalling, decelerating without warning
    
  • Transmission malfunction causing vehicle to accelerate and decelerate without warning
    
  • Transmission seal continuously leaking due to driveshaft failures
    
  • Engine failed multiple times, required replacement
    

• 5. Miscellaneous Issues

  • Fuel delivery pump failing, causing power loss and stalling
    
  • Right side mirrors have an unusual blind area
    
  • Driveshaft failures causing transmission seal leaks
    
  • Vehicle wandering all over the road when driving over 50 mph, dealers unable to fix
    
  • Faulty trailer brake line near rear of fuel tank causing brake failure