2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Expensive repairs, nice driving truck, not so great gas mileage, comfortable ride, great for hauling stuff.

I have a 2000 dodge ram slt Laramie 4 wheel drive I love it would recommend anyone to buy a dodge pickup no problems with it I did replace the alternator I did have problems with the rear wheel seals other than that just the basic tune up brakes so if you are looking for a new truck I highly recommend the dodge ram 1500 four-wheel drive is the number one in my book.

I bought my truck used. It had 135, 000 miles (actual). She had a small oil leak. That 5. 9 magnum engine lasted for 6 years under my ownership. The original engine lasted for 14 years with very minimal work. I replaced the engine with a used one and it has lasted 16 years, including original truck and mine. I would rate Dodge as having one of the best built engines on the market today.

No problems so far, I am the third owner and she still runs strong she has some aftermarket parts she is getting glow roof light new exhaust soon. She is worth a lot more than her kbb

Our Dodge 1500 ram pickup is an extended cab which give us loads of space inside, as well as the highly useful bed of our truck. The draw back of this great truck is only one and that would be the consumption of gas but other than that it drives and handles like a large SUV. We chose this truck because not only the spacious cab and bed, it is dependable ( knowledge due to owning one before it, which we regretted selling). It handles our towing demands our hauling demands and looks great and handles great going down town or out on highway or way out in the country. We would recommend every busy consumer out there that needs the space, as well as the ability to haul tow push and pull. And wants a comfortable plush ride while doing so needs to own a Dodge RAM 1500. Its like owning a fancy car with the power and might of a great truck.

I bought used 2000 dodge ram 1500 with 5.9 engine in 2019 and had transmission troubles and learned that almost all people have transmission trouble and some even get them professionally rebuilt and still at some point have transmission troubles again .. Mine shifted down out of high gear going down the road and sometimes seamed like did want to shift to next upper gear .. I was determined and found there are switches on rear end and front end as well as inside transmission.. I replaced 3 switches in trans by dropping trans pan first , ( still no change ) then idle control switch ,and still no change and when I replaced map sensor it been shifting fine now and thatbeing a year later.. I decided dodge has alot of switches that feed your computer even to the extent it shift at a certain speed.. Keep reading in dodge ram forum and change switches and 98 % of the time you will finally change the right switch and you find it will then shift like it should once you hit the right switch that feeds information to the computer it will shift like it should.. I think dodge linked a lot of switches that control your transmission in to the computer on dodge ram trucks , so you have to bring it back to dealership.. I bet they charger slot of people for a transmission rebuild that wasn't needed.. Best I can tell you if you trans filter is clean and your fluid is not brown , or smell burnt then it will be a switch giving you the trouble with shifting. . I was about to get rid of my truck because of shifting problems , but I was determined and kept changing e very switch related to shifting and I found it and it shifts fine ever since..

Routine oil change along with changing spark plugs, plug wires, and air filters help prolong engine life. Doing this helps keep your vehicle reliable for years. The comfort of the 2000 dodge ram 1500 extended cab 4x4 is great on trips up to 5 hours of driving. This 2000 dodge is the slt edition and is a 5 speed manual transmission. Features include heated mirrors which is really great in the winter months. Electric windows and door locks malfunction and need repairs. The plastic dashboard is a downfall, it cracks and breaks and makes an annoying rattle. The power train and 4 wheel drive in this truck is really exceptional. The 5.2l v8 has power you need but is hard on the gas driving in cities or around town, little better on the highway but still really poor. The body is stylish and holds up against rust fairly well. I bought this truck used with 290,000 miles on it and would definitely buy a new one of the same make and specs.

Rust, but it's very reliable, It a strong truck and has a lot of get up and go. I would get it rustproof.. The ride is good for a truck. It offers a lot of room and the sound system is good. The anti lock brakes are nice as is the 4 wheel drive. That helps out in the wintertime.