Model year record

2000 Dodge RAM 1500

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 641 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V504000

Tires

Component
Tires
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
214
Reported to NHTSA
2003-12-10
Owners notified
2003-12-22

Defect description

ON CERTAIN 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SNOW PLOW PREPARATION PACKAGE, THE TIRES SUPPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS THAT SLIGHTLY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY AS DEFINED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT P245/75R16 TIRES TO MEET THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY SPECIFIED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND ACCOMMODATE THE ADDITION OF A COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SNOW PLOW AND HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V153000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
216,100
Reported to NHTSA
2001-05-08
Owners notified
2001-06-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.

Safety risk

WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure21975,000 mi
Unknown or other4274,105 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2859,000 mi
Air bags: frontal2385,000 mi
Electrical system22101,500 mi
Air bags1869,000 mi
Structure: body18100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1294,000 mi
Suspension: front1284,700 mi
Tires10130,000 mi
Steering9126,000 mi
Suspension9167,000 mi
Vehicle speed control990,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter874,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling782,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights653,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch690,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic6100,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint625,000 mi
Equipment575,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner580,000 mi
Power train5180,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm563,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash442,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine456,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4400 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.4400 mi
Latches/locks/linkages481,118 mi
Service brakes4100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4
Structure: body: hood4161,000 mi
Structure: frame and members475,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel370,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers337,367 mi
Engine390,000 mi
Seat belts3109,795 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: interconnecting assembly(wiring)337,367 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor345,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly3100,000 mi
Structure: body: door360,000 mi
Wheels360,000 mi
Air bags: side/window2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: wiring294,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2
Exterior lighting2125,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)243,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly257,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit256,500 mi
Seats2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings270,089 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments281,118 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint25,522 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing249,031 mi
Suspension: multiple axle280,000 mi
Visibility/wiper2195,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core250,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2400 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Child seat1
Electrical system: horn149,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor131,000 mi
Equipment: other: labels1
Exterior lighting: brake lights155,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump120,463 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other1137,420 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1135,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock165,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)156,760 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light174,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages124,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: column12,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1
Steering: linkages: drag: power assist system15,522 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Suspension: front: control arm1100,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: rear1
Tires: sidewall1
Tires: tread/belt198,000 mi
Tires: valve117,563 mi
Unknown161,980 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs195,000 mi
Wheels: space saver wheel1101,010 mi

The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.