2000 Dodge Dodge Truck problems & reliability
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Dodge Dodge Truck. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
2 complaints report injuries (3 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 25% |
| Steering | 4 | 20% |
| Structure | 4 | 20% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% |
| Tires | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 11 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“I have a 2000 dodge ram 1500 & the dash has completely cracked & chunks have broken free & are floating around under the remaining parts of the dash panel. This problem has been a gradual process & the dash has become more cracked as time has gone on. *tr”
Structure · filed Aug 3, 2009
“Dash is cracking into sharp pieces that fall into interior of the dash. I have concern for the wiring and airbag. *tr”
Structure · filed Nov 20, 2008
“On the passenger side doors. The main door has rust bubbles under the factory paint at the bottom. The smaller door has 2 -3inch cracks side by side. This truck has had both a factory under coat and another under coat just 1 year ago. But the cause of these 2 problems look like it came from the factory. *tr”
Structure · filed Apr 25, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2000 Dodge Dodge Truck in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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