2000 Dodge Ram Van Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2000 Dodge Ram Van. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
4fires
AIR BAGS
2
2crashes3injuries
POWER TRAIN
2
STEERING
2
SUSPENSION
2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
2
TIRES
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
Total complaints35

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Hvac dripping into right frame horn causing severe rust affecting steering linkage, and loss of vehicle control. No appropriate drain tube to route moisture away from frame was installed at the factory. Very dangerous!”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2019-06-15

“The frame horns {left and right} developed cracks on all four sides ahead of the front wheels leading to the detachment of the steering arm and stabilizer bar resulting in little to no control of the vehicle. While the detachment is not fully complete it only through the extremely weakened…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2018-06-07

“The frame horns {left and right} developed cracks on all four sides ahead of the front wheels leading to the detachment of the steering arm and stabilizer bar resulting in little to no control of the vehicle. While the detachment is not fully complete it only through the extremely weakened…”

STEERING · reported 2018-06-07

“The frame horns {left and right} developed cracks on all four sides ahead of the front wheels leading to the detachment of the steering arm and stabilizer bar resulting in little to no control of the vehicle. While the detachment is not fully complete it only through the extremely weakened…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2018-06-07

“Urgent safety issue: driving down the road vehicle loses complete steer ability!!! Had towed to dealership and found frame rusted through (due to factory routing of a/c water drainage) and caused steering mechanism to separate where the steering connection is!!! Dealership is not acknowledging a…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2017-07-12

“Urgent safety issue: driving down the road vehicle loses complete steer ability!!! Had towed to dealership and found frame rusted through (due to factory routing of a/c water drainage) and caused steering mechanism to separate where the steering connection is!!! Dealership is not acknowledging a…”

STEERING · reported 2017-07-12

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram van. While attempting to place the vehicle into the park position, the vehicle independently shifted into the reverse position without warning. In addition, the ignition key failed to disengage from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2016-03-16

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram van. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but only the front brakes functioned. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The brake warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer,…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-10-29

Defect investigations

Investigation PE02082 Opened 2002-11-06 · closed 2003-04-23

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE

THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS.…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Dodge Ram Van as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.