2000 Dodge Ram electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2000 Dodge Ram — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram. The contact noticed that the entire instrument panel was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The vin was unavailable. The current mileage was 97,000…”
filed Jan 9, 2012
“After having the dealer modify the vehicle with an electrical bed, the wheel chair lifter, and oxygen activator battery would not keep a charge. The vehicle had been to the dealer on several separate occasions, but problem recurred. *ak the problem have existed from the day of delivery. The vehicle…”
filed Oct 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND WAGONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT SEATSCampaign 01V253000 · Aug 2, 2001
Related service bulletins
Intermittent locking/unlocking of doors without activating the power door lock switch. *tt
0802303 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2003
Electrical System problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 6 | 22% |
| 2008 Ram | 3 | 12% |
| 2006 Ram | 6 | 24% |
| 2005 Ram | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 Ram | 10 | 17% |
| 2003 Ram | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 Ram | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 Ram | 20 | 6% |
| 1999 Ram | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 Ram | 48 | 10% |
| 1997 Ram | 22 | 6% |
| 1996 Ram | 47 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Dodge Ram
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.