8.3
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$511.00
Average Mileage:
81,454 miles
Total Complaints:
332 complaints
Most common solutions:
- Dodge should issue a recall (215 reports)
- not sure (52 reports)
- pay to have dashboard replaced (49 reports)
- bought a dash cover (4 reports)
- glue it back together (4 reports)
- ordered a new dash top..not cap (3 reports)
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1920Aug 27
Ram 1500 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 38,225 miles
I'm really ashamed at Dodge for not even sending a letter of some sort to let their customers know that they are aware of this existing problem with the dashboards. It's a terrible thing to hear that the problem really hasn't been fixed because the NHTSA hasn't determined this a "SAFETY HAZZARD"! I read some of these complaints and learned of people cutting themselves just trying to fix the problem.
One would think that Dodge would have someone looking into this to correct the problem. I have a young son who was getting out of my Dodge one summer and when he put his hand on the dash, it went right into it! Luckily he wasn't cut. My air conditioner vents are broken and the dash is covered with a towel. Although the truck itself is fine. Maybe if we the cusumer stop purshasing their trucks,something will become of this. The Ford plant here in norforlk, Va. closed it's doors to alot of families here in the area, maybe if this happend with Dodge it would open some eyes.
2004Aug 01
Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
During the first years of ownership, we mistakenly blamed our kids for hitting the dashboard, etc to cause the cracks!! Now the kids are all grown, and the cracks have steadily continued - don't really know what's actually holding the remaining pieces in place!!! Checked a few websites, TOO COSTLY to repair - Dodge - stand behind your product!!!!!!
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2006Oct 01
Ram 1500 4WD V8
- Automatic transmission
- 64,000 miles
Fixing the problem of a cracked dashboard is not affordable. What caused it to crack in the first place? Must be a design flaw that should be addressed by Dodge - and replace at no cost to owner.
2009Jan 14
Ram 1500 ST 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 98,000 miles
I see alot of my fellow Ram owning Americans are having the same problem as I am having with my 01 quad cab and no one knows or has a civil suit attorney in their little black book or family that would be willing to sue the dog5h1t out of chrysler corp. I am an auto tech by trade so I see some big pieces of it on a daily basis but I can tell you that the dashboards are still in tact and serving their purpose. I am ready for my court appearance so I can Ram some chrysler corp officials in the courtroom. Backing the cause but I don't know of any lawyers myself that would touch it cause chrysler seems to have made to much money off these pieces of 5h1t dashboards so they can afford a high dollar suit defense team. Looked it up and my fine dash was made in Mexico, nice non-American American craftsmanship.
2007May 04
Ram 1500 1500 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
The dash has cracked front to back, starting at mounting holes. Large pieces of the dash have broken away. I feel that the dash may be a significant safety problem in the event of a significant collision to the front or sides of vehicle.
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2010Jun 16
Ram 1500 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 111,000 miles
Bought my truck with a broken dash but didn't think much of it considering the truck had been in a minor accident damaging the front and rear bumpers as well as the a/c condenser. I had planned on pulling one from a salvaged vehicle but now after reading all the complaints, I'm not sure it won't just crack again. If there is a defect in the dash material, Dodge dealers should admit it and at least sell the replacements at discount!
2003Oct 31
Ram 1500 1500 5.02
- Automatic transmission
- 87,000 miles
every truck and van that I have seen from friends, work, visitors, (whom ever has a dodge van, or truck,) the dash board is either cracked, broken, pieces missing, and it is a poor excuse when it comes to quality. I should have bought a Toyota just like i was advised to do so by an ex-dodge owner. Please, i have owned lots of cars in the years and this is the first one that i dislike due to it's poor quality plastic products used to make doges. Believe me, word of mouth is like wild fire, if dodge does not do anything about this issue, their next project will be who will be laid off first while they watch their profits plummet down the toilets like the plastic on every dodge van and truck. Even Toyota admitted that their vehicles were suspect of being defective and recalled lots of cars.
Just wait till some one gets a piece of that brittle plastic plunged in their eye due to a minor accident, then see how quickly they fix these dashboards. someone is bound to sue. I guess, now that i think of this , I'll fix it myself cause i have the means, but it aint right.
2009Aug 25
Ram 1500 XLT 5.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 76,000 miles
I am very unsatisfied with this Dodge product. I have taken great care of the vehicle since I bought it new in 2001. I never expected to see the dash come apart like it has. It is not only embarassing to me, but also to Dodge, since it shows the lack of quality in the type of materials that the company uses in their products. My faith in Dodge has been shaken and I do not believe that I will ever buy a Dodge product again.
2008Feb 08
Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
You cant sell a dodge with problems especially the dash board i drove it to work while my husband is gone for military and the crack grew another 2 foot in different directions and it has HOLES yes HOLES in it!
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2010Jun 06
Ram 1500 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 101,000 miles
I think Dodge should have had a recall. Now the dash has cracked bad and when the windows are open it lifts up when driving and rattles. This is dangerous. I just ordered a replacement from a company on the internet.
2009May 05
Ram 1500 Laramie SLT 318 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
Dodge, now a part of Fiat, I know you are not listening (because I called you and you blew me off), and it is obvious you don't care about your customers.
Like so many people here on this board and all over the USA, my Dodge truck dash is a mess. I make a point of talking to Dodge truck owners whenever I see them and ask about their dash. Every time, same answer, LOOK AT THIS!!! LOOK AT MY DASH!
Almost everyone then goes on to say – I will NEVER buy another DODGE.
Goodbye DODGE – Your existence is coming to a close. You just don't get it.
Trucker in the great state of South Carolina
2007Jan 01
Ram 1500 XL 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 78,000 miles
I called Dodge, which yeilded no results. They gave me a price of $1200 to have them to replace it ,or $600 for them to sell me one to install myself. I feel that they should stand behind their product. I loved my Dodge, but after this, I don't think I'll buying a Dodge again. Chevy here I come !!!
2006Jun 26
Ram 1500 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 86,000 miles
My husband has this 2001 dodge 1500 2x4 5.2lL and the dash is completly caved in now!!!! If Dodge paid off there bank rupse so fast with the goverment then WHY can't they fix these problems with the dash boards caving in? WHY should we pay to fix there problem!!! I think if everyone write or goes to oour goverment or the main plant for Dodge something would get done about this problem!!!!!!!!! or even hire a Attoney's to make dodge pay there problem!!!!
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2010May 05
Ram 1500 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 102,000 miles
Bought my truck in 2005 and really love it, It had 57,000 miles when I got it and I haven't done anything except routine maintenence. I noticed that while cleaning it up the dash has started cracking in several places and found this site while looking for a replacement dash and bezel. I spoke to the Dodge dealer and they were more than willing to sale me the replacement parts that should not need replacing to begin with. After finding this site I am considering contacting my congressman with this sites information and see if he can find out why Dodge won't fix the problem. I mean heck, it's worth a try, and it just might work since Dodge took Bail Out money.
2008Oct 15
Ram 1500 2 DR 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
Dash has multiple cracks and continues. Needs to be replaced very soon. Hopefully dodge will back its product. For me as a consumer I will be very reluctant to buy another Dodge/Chrysler product again unless dodge will fix the dash on my vehicle. Hope to hear about a recall in 2010 for me to continue purchasing another Dodge/Chrysler product. There are so many consumers out there that are disappointed and affected with there dodge vehicles. We need help now. July 2010
Update from Aug 9, 2010: Called up Chrysler got talked to someone there and told me to take it to a dealer to look at the dash for there opinion. I then got got a call from Chrysler who told me that they would replace the dash. The job would cost $2000 dollars but I only have to pay $425 dollars which is a lot better then the full cost for the dash. Which means I am paying the 425 to get it installed. Chrysler will take care of the rest. Hopefully through Chrysler's case workers a lot more 2001 dodge owners will be able to have the same thing I had done and fixed
2009May 18
Ram 1500 Ram 1500 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 125,000 miles
Manufacturers should be paying attention to issues like these, so they can improve their products, not just ignore the customers. I will start looking into Jap.... car dash boards I may find one that fit a Dodge and problem resolve.
2005Jan 01
Ram 1500 SLE 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 32,876 miles
this is a problem with every dodge ram i have seen without a dash rugcover here in florida . Other owners think it is caused by the sun . If this a fact what does chysler corp suggest as a remedy . No one i have spoke with has never had any success with their dealers.
2004Jul 10
Ram 1500 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 98,000 miles
I'VE HAVE THIS TRUCK SINCE 2000, I DID O MILES, AND I REALLY LIKE MY TRUCK ,BUT THAT'S ONLY PROBLEM I HAS NOW, SO I NEED TO FIND THE WAY TO FIX IT. HOW OR WHERE CAN I FIND IT, IF ANYONE OF YOU FIND THE SOLUTION PLEASE CONTACT TO ME AT 228- 547-6140. OR E-MAIL TO ME. thank's
2006Feb 10
Ram 1500 3.8L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
MY DASHBOARD ON 2001 DODGE RAM IS COMPLETELY CRAKED IT LOOKS AS IF IT IS MISSING THE DASH, EXCEPT IN THE AREAS WHERE SOMETHING IS HOLDING IT IN PLACE NOT EVEN A COVER COULD COULD HELP I BOUGHT THE TRUCK BRAND NEW. AND COME TO FIND OUT IT WAS NEVER UNDER WARRANTY AND I NOTICED THIS SITE TO FIND OUT I WAS NOT THE ONLY PERSON. MY WHOLE FAMILY ARE DODGE FANATICS BUT AFTER THIS THEY WENT TO FOREIGN VEHICLES.
THANKS DODGE FOR MAKING A GREAT AMERICAN CAR. I LOVE MY COUNTRY BUT THIS AMERICAN CAR NEEDS TO TAKE THE US LOGO OFF ALL TOGETHER HOW EMBARASSING
2009May 04
Ram 1500 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
I have a 2001 ford F150 and a 2001 Dodge Ram. My Ford dashboard looks great and my Dodge dash board looks terrible. Hard to sell a truck with crack down the middle of the dashboard. If Dodge does not step up and own this problem -- this will be the last dodge truck I will own!!
2006May 00
Ram 1500 Slt Lariat -off Road 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I purchased 2001 dodge ram 1500 4x4 off-road package brand new. Never had a mechanical issue, but in 2006 dash cracked from front to back. Then a chunk fell out completely. I have lived with it long enough. great truck-sh*tty dash.
2008Oct 16
Ram 1500 1500 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 150,000 miles
If there so many people out there and so many complaints why isn't Dodge steping up to the plate or t he Government ,to correct this problem. This is bullshit!
2008Aug 01
Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 73,000 miles
This is the worse truck I ever owen 2 trannys , 3 rear ends , and the dash board that crackes in frount of you , I should Have bought a Toyto or a Nession they get recalls buy Japaniees better than a American-Mexican Truck I guess they were build on a Taco day I had a dodge in the 70's when Leicolia ran the company and the cars and trucks were good I was with the FHP in Fl and run grand fury no problems 130 mph I am affraid to go fast with this truck it will disintergrate , and puke on the road bye oh the Federal H.W has OVER 900 complains about the dash I guess we are not uppies but country people so this Nov throw the bumb out of office in D.C. and we gett better cars and trucks
2007Sep 01
Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
I thought it was an isolated thing until I found this web site. My dash is comlpletely cracked and my front speakers don't work. I have a buddy with the same year truck with the same problem. You can bet I'm going to tell him to voice his complaint as well.
2010Apr 05
Ram 1500 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 119,450 miles
My wife and I bought the truck in like new condition. It had 32,000 miles on it. IT has been really dependable and I've had no mechanical problems with the truck however, the dashboard cracked about a month ago and it' has gone from bad to worse. I have cracks that just show up. I'm not talking about a little crack; I'm talking about from just below the windshield all the way to the edge of the dashboard above the instrument cluster. The latest one wasn't there on Friday night when I parked the truck but, it was there when I got back into it Saturday morning. It goes from the front (just below the windshield) above the passenger side air bag and glove box, all the way to the air bag. It looks like sh*t!
2007Jun 10
Ram 1500 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
Bought this truck used in 2006, dash only had one long crack in it, from front to back, in about a year it looked like a shattered piece of glass, pieces of the dash have fallen down in behind the dash! I have a replacement dash, top half, DODGE dealership wanted $700.00, told me they would have to drop the entire dash-board and it would take about 8 hours. Hmmm yeah...right! I bought a dash cover from Cover King just to cover it up. With so so many of these going to crap, why don't they (Chrysler/Dodge) do something about it?? Goes to show how much they stand behind their product huh? I will never have another Dodge Truck, yes because of this dash problem that Dodge refuses to face up too, cheap a$$ material and brittle plastic. Thank you Chrysler/DODGE for making such a nice piece!
2008Jul 01
Ram 1500 XLT Lariat 4x4 302
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
Same issue as everyone here. Cracked dash. A basketball sized hole right over the steering wheel, and a ton of more cracks all over. Tried to sell the truck the other day (trade-in) and because of the dash, they wouldn't even give me a value. So now what do I do with it?
2007Jun 01
Ram 1500 LS 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I am not happy about the dash it makes the truck look terrible. I wish Dodge would step up and fix this obvious defect.
2009Jun 09
Ram 1500 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 108,000 miles
I bought my 2001 dodge ram 1500 in 2005. I had no problems with it UNTIL the dash cracked and it continued to crack and now it's a big mess. I think with as many problems that have occured with the dashes from the dodge trucks, they (dodge co.) should replace them FREE of charge to the loyal customers. I think that would be fair and it may help with the bad rep they are getting for not backing up their product. If Dodge Co. values their customers they need to prove it! OR make their products less cheap made.
2007Dec 01
Ram 1500 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
Love my truck but not happy with the fact that the dash board cracked straight across. It is an eye sore and it keeps getting bigger. I brought the car used and a few months later I noticed the crack.
2003Jul 01
Ram 1500 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 26,000 miles
Dash started to crack around 2 years after I owned it. Dodge needs to recall them and pay for everything. Does anyone know of any replacement dashes at an excellent price?
2009Jun 01
Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
loved my dodge ram until it started going to sh*t. started with the clear coat then dash started cracking. tried to glue it back together and that worked for a minute. then got as many new cracks as the ones i glued. my dash looked like a road map until I closed my door the other day and the whole @#$%&*! thing caved in. waiting now for something else to happen. hey dodge you can't polish a turd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007Jul 21
Ram 1500 1500 SLT 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 86,529 miles
This is bull. I also have a 91 convertible from FL., it`s dashboard isn't cracked. Why should anyone buy a new car or truck. The older ones were built better and stronger.
2010Mar 19
Ram 1500 1500 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 62,000 miles
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You know at least Toyota has stepped to the plate. My next truck will be a Toyota, I will drive this dodge until then...with a sign in the window asking everyone to "Look at my Crack!!!" .....And think twice about dodge.
2009Mar 30
Ram 1500 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 130,000 miles
Well, I'm glad to be in such grand company. My dash started cracking before I bought it back in 3/2009 but now the cracks are "HOLES". It's efffing ridiculous that Dodge won't help. I won't have another. This by the way is acting as the Cherry on top of the Sh*t Sundae I had when only one month after purchase, the Transmission went out.....$2500.00 later I'm driving a truck with huge craters in the dash. REALLY SUX!!!
2009Jan 15
Ram 1500 SLT
- Manual transmission
- 59,002 miles
I have noticed a number of complaints about the dash breaking on the Ram pickups. I only have 59000 miles on my pickup but the dash has huge cracks in it. I just sold my 1989 Chev. K10 pickup without a problem with the interior. What is up with the Dodge Dash?
2009Apr 15
Ram 1500 SLT 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
at first I thought that this was an isolated occurrence, but it seems everyone with this truck has the same problem, my dash has new crack almost everyday it seems, this is ridiculous, I've tried glue and it cracks in a new place plus it looks like sh*t. I don't want to replace it with a new piece of crap, this really needs to be addressed by dodge but i'm sure it won't be, guess i'll just have to go to Chevy or ford next time!
2004Oct 20
Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 35,000 miles
I thought this was more of an isolated incident at the time due to living in New Mexico with hot, dry summers. Once I saw how prevalent this is, it became obvious that it is a materials issue that Dodge should have corrected. I won't buy another Dodge, but that would be the case even without this problem.
2004Feb 20
Ram 1500 SLT 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
Called dodge dealer they said it would be $1000. to replace the dash ! went to junk yard and all the 2001 dodges had the same problem ! All cracked ! not one good dash in the bunch ! No wonder they had to take money from the tax payers ! Hope dodge goes the way of the etzel ! Never buy another one ! F*ck dodge ! What a bunch of f*cking losers ! I will tell everyone i know to stay away from dodge products !! And the dealers are sh*t ! Rude as f*ck to me ! Dodge sucks ass !!!!!!
2006Feb 22
Ram 1500 SLT 5.2L V8
- Manual transmission
- 68,000 miles
The company really should pay to fix this problem do to a defect in the materials used to make the dash.i have two basketball size holes in the dash that i covered up with a dash pad.
2009Feb 14
Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
It makes my Dodge look like crap, everyone who gets in my truck asks me about it. It is giving Dodge a bad name. To make matters worse they don't offer a discounted rate to fix it, have no dash mats for sale at the dealership, and generally do not care about the integrity of there product, name, or vehicle owners.
2009Jul 15
Ram 1500 Sport 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 62,567 miles
Well, I can see that I am not the only one that this has happened to. I just cant figure out with the amount of cases, why Dodge wont stand by their product!
2008Dec 09
Ram 1500 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
It started with a small crack on my dashboard; within a few months the whole dashboard starting caving in. It seemed that everytime I got into my truck the problem became worse. Finally last year (2009) the whole dashboard caved in. I have never seen anything like it considering my truck has low mileage for the age that it is. I don't want a carpet cover-up for it....I want a replacement for the dashboard so it will not look like a quick fixer. There is definitely something that Dodge has to do since there are so many complaints with the same problem. HELP!!
Update from Mar 31, 2010: I finally talked with Dodge on 3/22/10 regarding the dashboard issue. They told me to take it to the Dodge dealer and get a tech to look at it and give an estimate at my expense. I took it in this week and had the tech look at it (no charge). The dealership said it would cost $1,500 to replace the dash. Dodge called me back and wanted to know the name of the dealership, because they wanted to contact them. They contacted the dealership and called me back on 3/31/10 saying "Good news, Dodge will replace it but I have to pay the $500 deductible. Are they crazy. That is a higher deductible than I pay on my auto insurance. And I guess I don't understand why there is a deductible or why I should have to pay anything because this problem is not caused by something we did or did not do. It is a faulty material that was used in making the dashboard. Dodge should make deals with the manufacturer of the dashboard and the two of them get together and work out the expense. They said I had 30 days to decide. I really wish an attorney would get in on this and help all of us who are facing this problem. I too believe that there needs to be a class action lawsuit concerning this matter. I am not through arguing with Dodge yet. We should all get together and go after Dodge to make this right.
2006Feb 02
Ram 1500 SL 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
cracked, then an 8x8 inch square in front of passenger fell thru. same thing happened to a coworkers 2000 and also his sons. turned me off of dodge.
2009Oct 13
Ram 1500 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 98,000 miles
My dash if falling apart, pieces are falling off. I have a huge crack from the windshield to the dash control panel, have a hole in front of my steering wheel, more minor cracks located else where in the dash. This should not be happening without some type of physical damage/impact but it is. I have even tried to glue it back together only to have it split in another location.... if I keep this up, I will have a dash formed out of glue.
2009Dec 30
Ram 1500 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 112,000 miles
Had an 82 dodge truck for twenty years and the dash is still perfect but my 01 truck is cracking all over the dash and apparently there is no fix but to cover it up while it continues to fall apart or pay $1000 to replace it with the same quality dash at the dealer. Last dodge for me.
2004Nov 01
Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
Will Dodge step up to the plate and do the right thing to fix this obvious problem? Looking at the internet this surely seems to be a common problem.
2004Jun 09
Ram 1500 LST 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 36,233 miles
The dash board for the Dodge is a peice of junk. I have an 01 truck and the dash started cracking on in only 2 years after I got it. I tried some using some armoral at first thinking poor care was the issue. But the cracking never slowed down no matter how often I shined it up. So now after 9 years of use I don't even think there is enough dash there to put a clip on cover on it. The dash needs to be replaced, and Dodge needs to get off their butt and get er done if they ever want me to purchase my 3rd vehicle from them.
2010Feb 07
Ram 1500 Sport V8
- Automatic transmission
- 87,000 miles
My dashboard is cracked, looks like it shattered, why isn't this a recall yet? My stereo speakers are not working very well now and I wonder if this could lead to serious electrical problems later which could be a safety issue.
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2005Feb 10
Ram 1500 5.9L
2001 Dodge Ram dash is falling apart , theres nothing left just a big hole, can't believe dodge hasn't done anything about it !
Can't even trade this crap in for a new truck dealers say its worthless.
fishpoisonfl
Tampa, FL, USA
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