accessories - interior problem
8.2
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$550.00
Average Mileage:
74,389 miles
Number of complaints:
96 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (35 reports)
- Dodge should issue a recall (33 reports)
- pay to have dashboard replaced (25 reports)
- glue it back together (2 reports)
- order a fitted plastic cover from 1aauto.com for $89 (1 reports)
2005Jul 04
Ram 1500 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 26,000 miles
The dash is breaking apart. Pieces, largest one is about 2 x 4 inches. Cracks all along entire dash. Will never buy another Dodge because they do not stand behind their products.
This item needs to be recalled.
2005Jun 08
Ram 1500 5.2L V8 Magnum
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
I carried my truck to the dealership because it was having an air conditioner problem but the dash had about 3 cracks and I wanted to carry it to them because I felt like they would take the best care of the dash when they took it out. When I got the truck back the dash was falling to pieces. I consulted the shop foreman about the situation and he said that they did nothing to contribute to this problem and that it was a defect issue. I knew the owner personally and confronted him with the problem and he also told me it was a defect issue and I was one of several that had the same problem. He gave me a number to call the Chrysler Corp to try to get something done but they plainly told me I was SOL. I tried for months to get something done but can't get any results. Now I,m having the trans. rebuilt the second time in 8 months and I believe this will be my last one!
2002Jan 01
Ram 1500 SLX 5.9L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
Dodge should issue a recall on these dash boards. I know of about 10 different people in my family and the same exact thing happen to them and after searching the net about this issue there has been numerous complaints. I have went all the way to the top with dodge on this issue and it does no good. They support there dashes and say there is nothing wrong with them. Thats a bunch of BS. I dont know what else can be done about this but wish someone would take it to a higher court some where and force them to replace all the dashes on everyones vehicle. There day will come one day for screwing people the way they do.
2008Mar 01
Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 89,000 miles
Yup, my dash cracked as well. Long, skinny crack from the heater to about halfway to the glove compartment.
2007May 26
Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 49,000 miles
I too have an exploded dashboard on my 2001 Dodge 1500 reg cab. It started as cracks as they all do, and I chocked it up to weather or whatever. Then, upon returning from a deployment to Middle East I realized I returned to an exploded dashboard. I doubt that any type of cover will help as it will still be falling apart underneath the cover. I would like to have it replaced but would it really be worth having it replaced with another worthless dashboard (does anyone know of any after market replacements)? I will have to see what the dealership will do for me, but as it looks, I am not expecting much. Very disappointed owner of my first and last dodge.
2008Mar 01
Ram 1500 360 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
Noticed crack out of the blue early March, also had Heater Core go out and it's being replaced tomorrow, hopefully this piece of crap dash will hold together through the repair.
2008Jan 24
Ram 1500 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 114,000 miles
I purchased this truck in January,2008 This wasn't your average work truck, it was a one owner, always garaged, never driven in the rain gem! The original owner was 86yrs old, and was so picky that he had all his vehicles professionally detailed once a month. I didn't even see the cracks when I bought the truck, but noticed them about a week later. There are two of them, both start at the base of the windshield and continue rearward. The largest is above the glovebox and is about 5" long. The other is only about 2" long and is above the instrument panel.
I checked to see if the edges still lined up perfectly, and they do. I plan on supergluing them shut. They should be invisible if I carefully line the edges up. I want to stop it before it gets worse.
I just found out tonight that apparently this was a common problem with these trucks. I was wondering how such an immaculately cared for truck could have recieved a cracked dash.
2004Mar 02
Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
Here is another one. I left for another tour in Iraq only to return to my beautiful Dodge pickup turned into crap. My dash is cracked all over and the other day I hit a small bump in the road and a large chunk fell into the dash. I have searched for recalls before but Dodge doesn't seem to care. I was looking for a Ford F-150 when I happened upon this Dodge Ram 1500. What a mistake! I'll never buy Dodge again. So many people with the same problem and they won't make it right!! I hope they lose all truck lovers to other manufactures.
2008Jan 01
Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 105,000 miles
PISS ON DODGE YOU CANT AFFORD EM! SPOKEN FROM A FORMER DODGE LOVER!!!!!!!!! I HAVE ALWAYS TALKED CRAP ABOUT CHEVY BUT IM GONNA BUY ONE ,OR A FORD OR A BICYCLE LEAST IT WOULD BE MORE RELIABLE!
2007Jul 01
Ram 1500 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
Both my dodge and my work truck which is also a 2001 dodge have such terrible cracking in the dash that chunks of the dash have come off and there are holes where there should be plastic!!!
2006Jun 16
Ram 1500 SLT 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 68,000 miles
It's not a big deal, just a decent size crack. Which I glued back together.
2007Dec 01
Ram 1500 SLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
My 2001 Dodge 1500 first got a small crack at the base of the windshield above the glove box about 3 years ago. This year it cracked all the way to the glovebox and another appeared from the base of the windshield to the top or the instrument panel and they get a little larger everyday. My truck is always garaged or has a sun screen in place. I went on line to see if I could find a dash pad but instead found that it seems that the Dodge pickups, especially 2000 to 2002 models, have a serious problem with the dashes. I am now in the process of the runaround. I went to my Dodge dealer and he told me to call the toll free no.( 1-800-992-1997} I called the no. and they told me to back to my Dodge dealer. I go back the first week and I'm sure that they are going to tell me that they can't make a decision it will have to come from higher up. Dodge may not consider it a safety issue but when it comes to customer satisfaction I'll bet that there will be a lot fewer Dodge customers the nest time around.
2007May 13
(reported on)Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
I keep my truck meticulous and this problem is very upsetting, especially since it seems to be a problem with most 2001 Rams. Dodge should do something about this.
2004Feb 25
Ram 1500 Club Cab 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 35,000 miles
YES I TOO HAVE THE CRACKED DASH BLUES, WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIX IT IT WILL JUST BREAK AGAIN BECAUSE YOU DID NOT FIX THE CAUSE. BUT IT DRIVES ME UP THE WALL . ONE IDEA IS TO FIBER GLASS THE WHOLE TOP OF THE DASH, ITS NOT AS BIG A JOB AS YOU MIGHT THINK. STILL YOU HAVE NOT FIXED THE CAUSE. OR WE BECOME AS BIG PAIN IN THE ASS TO DODGE AS THEY ARE TO US. DRIVE DOWN TO YOUR LOCAL DEALER ON THE WEEKEND AND PUT SIGN ON YOUR TRUCK ABOUT THE PROBLEM, THERE ARE SO MANY OF US THERE WILL BE SOMEONE AT EVERY DEALERSHIP EVERY WEEKEND .. THINK THAT MIGHT GET SOMEONES PISSED OFF GOOD LUCK
2007Jul 04
Ram 1500 SLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
This looks to me like a significant defect in the material used to make the dashboard. I've never seen anything like it. I have several cracks running all the way from front to back on my dash and no real way to explain it other than that the material simply broke from normal ambient heating and cooling (and since I live in south Texas the cooling isn't really significant).
Dodge really needs to do right by this. I don't get the good feeling that a replacement dash would last either...
2007May 06
Ram 1500 SLT 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 76,534 miles
I bought this truck new in April 2001, I have kept in excellent shape from the beginning.The
I noticed a small crack in the dash last May and didn't think much of it but was annoyed, I chalked it up to it starting to show it's age. In recent months I've driven it less and I have been letting a friend drive it to work. I recently had the windshield replaced and as I was checking the work done I saw for the first time several large cracks all across my dashboard. I was shocked to say the least, this is unacceptable, I've taken good care of this truck in order to have a fair resale value when I want to trade it in for a new truck and I now have to deal with this mess that Dodge has apparently been aware of for some time and has ignored.With this Problem along with the lousy gas mileage, Dodge probably isn't going to be my next choice for a new truck. I'd lie to see Chrysler do whats right and fix this , not what's profitable.
2005Feb 21
Ram 1500 XLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 111,000 miles
I too have a dash problem that is making my truck look just plain Sh^tty. Overall the truck is Great, but the dash looks like a piece of swiss Cheese on a bad day. As for a recall I think this is a safety issue. Heaven forbid I get into an accident and have plastic Shrapnel from my dash seriously injure or take the live of one of my family (Wife and Children) or myself. I bought this truck used because I like to get what I pay for, but this is ridiculous. Even if I did get a good deal on it the way the dash looks I still feel like I have been SWcr3wed. Any way I have been looking at possible covers and replacements and it looks as if coverlay is a good viable option for mine and may others dash problem.
2007Sep 01
Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 82,000 miles
The dashboard of my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 has started to fall apart also. I have 4 huge cracks now. I bought the truck brand new, have always taken care of it, and never had any major issues other than this. Unfortunately, I am getting ready to get a new truck, I am sure this will bring down the trade in value. My next one will not be a Dodge because of this.
2007Oct 01
Ram 1500 3.9L V6
- Manual transmission
- 102,000 miles
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Cracks? You're worried about cracks in your 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 dashboard? Geez, I've got a 16-INCH WIDE HOLE in the top of my dashboard! Like everyone else reports, my problem started as a little crack several months ago. And now I have HOLE I CAN STICK MY HEAD THROUGH!
But I'm not counting on Dodge to recall or fix it. It's not a safety issue, so the government can't force them to fix it. And besides, why would they fix it for free when Dodge dealers can make almost $900 fixing it for us! My advice: Get out the glue and live with it. And if you don't want carpet on your dash (like me), order the fitted plastic cover from 1aauto.com for $89, plus shipping.
On the bright side, my 2001 Dodge has been the most problem-free, dependable vehicle I have ever owned.
2006Oct 18
Ram 1500 Sport 360 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 69,000 miles
I really believe the company should issue a RECALL. This is crazy. It started as a small little crack that turned into the whole dash crumbling into pieces. I cant afford to get it fixed right now. I barely live paycheck to paycheck. Every person I know That has the truck I do has had the same problem. Its gotten so bad the POS Dash bezel will barely stay on and its getting very irritating. WE NEED A RECALL!!!!!!!!!!! This has really started to change my mind about dodge. I have been with dodge since I was a kid, Now I cant believe they haven't recalled it due to everyones complaints..................
2007May 15
Ram 1500 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 69,000 miles
I have the same problem with my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 that I see alot of other people with a similar model having: cracked dashboard. It started small but has progressively gotten worse.
2008Jan 23
Ram 1500 SLT Laramie 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 79,000 miles
I can actually see and hear the dash crack as I drive.
2007Jul 18
Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
I'm here to add my complaint to everyone else's. I bought my 2001 Ram 1500 4X4 in 2005 with 68000 miles on it. In the past and since I've had it, its been kept in fantastic condition. In summer of 2007, a small crack appeared by the vent on passenger side. A friend tried to push down a bit so it wouldn't stick up as much and a chunk about 1 in in diameter broke off. Since then, a crack has continued to find its way across the whole dash. It is very disgusting looking. The only thing I can think of to make it look better is to cover it with a dashboard pad or carpet. I am very disappointed because the truck runs like a top and nothing else is frustratingly wrong.
2007Aug 16
Ram 1500 SLT 318
- Automatic transmission
- 87,000 miles
It is sad that a major dealer like dodge will not step up and fix these problems . It is clearly a defective product on there part.
2007May 15
(reported on)Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 59,000 miles
We bought our truck brand new in 2001. It has been a wonderful truck until last year when we noticed a few cracks on the dash. In the last 4 months it has turned into a mess. Chunks of the dash are breaking off. It rattles terribly when you drive down the road. We only have 59,000 miles on the truck. It has been under a carport ever since we bought the truck. We have two friends with the same year model truck and theirs are both beginning to do the same thing. We called the company but they seem unconcerned. We know that many people all over the country are reporting the same problem. The technician at the dealership said that he has replaced several with the same problem. Why is Dodge not recalling these trucks? We have owned at Chyrsler Concorde, Dodge Dynasty & now this truck. We are looking at buying a new Charger - but not if Dodge doesn't make this right.
2007May 15
Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 130,000 miles
We also have a 2001 Dodge Ram. The truck is great with the exception of the dash, which started out with cracks and quickly became chunks falling out of the dash. Everyone who gets into the truck wants to know what happened to the dash. Good question. No amount of Armor-All or window shades has helped the problem. It's quickly crumbling like an old building. This is so very annoying and an eyesore. Dodge really should step-up and do something about this problem. It's obvious that it is not owner error. There is definitely something wrong with these dashboards and Dodge should do the right thing and issue a recall on these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2008Jan 19
Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 52,700 miles
I PURCHASED MY TRUCK NEW ON FEB. 8TH 2000 BUT IT WAS A 2001 MODEL. WITHIN 2 MONTHS I HAD THE WINDOWS TINTED DARK & STARTED KEEPING A SUNSHIELD IN IT. NOT TO MENTION, IT STAYS PARKED IN THE SHADE. IT IS ALMOST 8 YEARS OLD & IN PERFECT CONDITION OTHER THAN THE DASH STARTING TO FALL APART & I ONLY HAVE 52700 MILES ON IT. THIS MAKES ME SICK TO SEE THIS HAPPENING WHEN YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR POSSESSIONS. NOW IF I TREATED IT LIKE CRAP THEN IT WOULD BE NO BIG DEAL.I KNOW SOMEONE OUT THERE HAS TO BE A LAWYER THAT MAY WANT TO START A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST CHRYSLER ON BEHALF OF EVERYONE.
2008Jan 28
(reported on)Ram 1500 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
as every other complaint i have read, mine too started with a hairline crack in the dash around 05 now 08 it has grown into a hole. this was a concern when i bought the my first vehicle so i asked what is the best preventative measure, some said not to use any armour all type products and some said to use it. should we not just have beef with dodge, but also car product companies?
2006May 10
Ram 1500 V8 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
It started with a small crack where the vent hole is for the defrost then it moved up towards the passenger where everyone can see it and all they can say is daaaam what happened to your dash, now it's right in front of my face where i have to see it every time i drive . In fact i now have a hole in the dead center of my dashboard big enough i can put my hand in it.With as many complaints that i have read and as much as people pay for these vehicles dodge should issue a recall for sure. P.S My engine light had to be reset by the dealer cause my mechanics diagnostic computer couldn't find any problems,now two months later the engine light is back on,by the way the dealership put it on there own machine before they reset it and found nothing.This is truley the first and and last dodge truck i will ever purchase.
2008Jan 25
(reported on)Ram 1500 1500 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I thought I was the only one with a cracked dash!! Now that I know
this is not an isolated incident... I will definitely complain loudly for the
world to hear... Like everyone else's... my dash crack started small and has
grown to HUGE proportions! Listening to everyone else it is only going
to get worse! So what would the next step be to get it replaced?
(For free obviously).
2007Apr 10
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 82,000 miles
i purchased my ram in dec. of 2001 used with only 29000 miles and took extra good care of it , when it had about 48000 miles it started to show a hairline crack that in about 1yrs time turned into a lot cracks and busted places that could not be stopped. i always had my best look out of mopar products and always thought they had the sharpest and toughest look on the market , i am very disappointed in the dash on my truck because that is the only problem i have encountered so far and believe that someone besides the customer that keeps chrysler open should accept responsibility for the defect
2007May 21
(reported on)Ram 1500 318
- CVT transmission
- 100,000 miles
my 01 dodge 1500 dashboard has holes in it the size of footballs. It stared with small cracks and turned to holes within months. the dealer will not do anything about it. you should not have to replace a part like that on a 01. my 1969 ford still looks great and never has been changed out. WAKE UP DODGE IF YOU WANT REPEAT BUYERS
2007May 21
(reported on)Ram 1500 Sport 5.9 L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 150,000 miles
I have a 2001 Dodge Ram Sport 1500 it is in GREAT shape, low miles BUT the dashboard is cracking from end to end, top to bottom, I googled recalls and ended up with pages of complaints just like mine, you would think after SOOOO many people complain about the same truck with the same DEFECT that Dodge would do the right thing and issue a recall on their vehicle!!!! I am very disappointed in Dodge. I always loved Dodge until they didn't want to stand behind their product!!!
2007Jul 14
Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 63,000 miles
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I just had a State Farm guy out to look at it and he checked for recalls which there are none. He did get an OEM price for me of $194.00 and said it looked pretty simple to install. He said the S.F. would not pay for it because it would be considered U.V. damage. He also said it's not right that it should have went this soon. It still pisses me off because the sunglass holder door in the above console has also quit working due to the plastic pressure clip that keeps it closed has broken off AGAIN! I replaced it once already. Maybe I should get a case price.
2006Jan 15
Ram 1500 Quadcab Slt 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 68,000 miles
This is horrible! My red 2001 dodge quadcab slt with tinted windows(all original) has been kept in really good shape for now being 7yrs. old.It now has 98,000miles on it,though it doesn't show it.I bought this truck 9months old from the dealer and no cracks,but in 06 i just happened to look at the windshield and there is that huge long crack from the defrost vent to the middle of my dash.I am really upset and I know Dodge/Chrysler should replace it,but i know they wont because there are 60 complaints on this board alone before me. But I won't ever buuy Dodge again! You guys ......well you stink!
2007Jul 01
(reported on)Ram 1500 Ram 360
- Automatic transmission
- 72,000 miles
The crack in the dash was small early years on the right side to the front and then later on my wife notice that the dash was cracked a little more and now it is cracked all over. The fist crack was two years ago and now it is all over so I looked for recalls and found that their is others so I will check with dodge.
2003Apr 01
Ram 1500 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
myself as well as 2 other people i work with all 2001 Dodges have had the same identical problems cracked dash(as in chunks totally falling out) transmission problems (as in complete rebuilds),never in my 30 plus years of driving and car ownership have i seen suck a trend for recalls that have gone unacknowledged by a major car company. have never had transmission trouble out of the cars I've owned in the past an most i drove 200,000 plus miles.
2006Sep 05
Ram 1500 SLT Laramie 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
I bought the truck new in 2001. Bought the "7yr/100,000 mi
bumper to bumper extended warranty". I noticed the dash starting to crack at the defroster vent before the "warranty" went out.I called the dealership to get it replaced and was told that it was not covered.
I think I'll not buy another Dodge truck if this what they call "quality".
I have already had the transmission rebuilt @18,000 miles and
had to put up with a dealership who could not find a drive ability problem if it was up their rectum!! I'm thinking "High dollar,Low quality.
Dodge needs to get off it's high horse and recall this crap. They should also refund people who had the money to buy replacements
as long as they have their receipts. A dash should last longer than a set of tires!! This kind of junk is what ruined Chrysler in the 60's
@ 70's. The engineer who designed this and approved this should be drawn and quartered. As they tell kids "CRACK KILLS"
2004Sep 19
Ram 1500 1500 318 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 49,000 miles
There needs to be a recall on this vehicle. We called the dealership and they told us it could cost up to $700.00 to replace. There are a lot of these Rams on the road with the same looking cracked dashboard. FIX THE PROBLEM.
2006Dec 14
Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 36,000 miles
my son, my son-in-law and myself all own these trucks and all have a cracked dash. this is definitely something dodge should stand up and take responsibility for. truck owners should not have to pay for something to be repaired on their vehicle, when its obviously a manufacturers defect. we have contacted dodge and have all gotten the same response: "there hasn't been a recall, so theres nothing we can do for you". i know none of us will buy a truck from dodge again, not only because of the issues with the dash, but because of the poor excuse for customer service. and we would definitely not recommend the purchase of a dodge to anyone we know. this whole situation is ridiculous.
2007May 01
Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 12,500 miles
Mine doesn't seem to be as bad as some, but it is still annoying. Everything about
mine is the same as most that have posted and since I'm young and broke the only solution I have found doesn't fix the problem....but is just a cheap cover up. I am going to take blackfelt fabric and cut it to fit on the dash and anchor it with velcro. I've seen it donein
other vehicles and doesn't look half bad. It also eliminates the glare from the dash.
Since the average cost of fixing the problem is 500+ and it's not going to be covered
by Chrysler this is more economical for me. Other than that it's a great truck.
2005May 20
Ram 1500 LX V8
- Manual transmission
- 89,126 miles
I HAD AN IMMACULATE TRUCK, THEN ONE DAY AFTER I HAD MY TRUCK ABOUT 3 YEARS I FIND MY DASH CRACKED IN THE PASSENGER CORNER, I ASK SOME FRIENDS WHO HAVE THE SAME TRUCK ABOUT IT, THEY SAID IT WILL GET WORSE.
IT DID, IT CRACKED RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE. IT IS PROBABLY TOO LATE BUT DODGE REALLY SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE MY TRUCK LIKE NEW AGAIN.
2007Oct 30
Ram 1500 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 44,000 miles
One more to the list. Hey others list yours so dodge can see. I have purchased a
Toyota today. Will never buy Dodge again if this is their idea of commitment. Ill write
back if I get some satisfaction.
2007Oct 30
Ram 1500 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 44,000 miles
Here you go guys. Complain to the right person and get results.
Go to the top and complain to the corporate directors.
Below is a list of Directors
it looks like their email system uses their name plus the company
Exmple: joe.smith@daimler.com
this information is available from their website
Dr. Dieter Zetsche
Appointed until: 2010;
first appointed: 1998
G�nther Fleig
Human Resources & Labor Relations Director
Appointed until: 2009; first appointed: 1999
Dr. R�diger Grube
Corporate Development
Appointed until: 2010; first appointed: 2001
Andreas Renschler
Daimler Trucks
Appointed until: 2010; first appointed: 2004
Bodo Uebber
Finance & Controlling / Daimler Financial Services
Appointed until: 2011; first appointed: 2003
Dr. Thomas Weber
Group Research & Development Mercedes-Benz Cars
Appointed until: 2010; first appointed: 2003
Daimler AG
70546 Stuttgart
Germany
Phone: +49 711 17 0
Fax: +49 711 17 22244
These complaints make me wonder about their other cars. Good Luck All
2006Jul 01
Ram 1500 SLT 360 Ci
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
I guess I am more fortunate than the others making this complaint. My dash started cracking about a year and a half ago. (I bought the truck in 2001 as a repo with 10,000 miles on it. I have taken pretty good care of it.) At first I noticed a small crack by the windshield on the passenger's side. Didn't think much about it. Then a little later, another small crack. Over the pass several months the dash has literally fallen apart. I have huge holes all across. I agree, Dodge should accept they had a bad batch of dashes and make things right by issuing a recall and replacing them. I love my truck and have no intention of parting with it. Dodge makes great trucks, but in this case crappy dashes.
2006Feb 12
Ram 1500 1500 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
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I purchased this truck a few years ago from a used dealer the dash was clean and didnt have a scratch on it, a few months later the dash was all cracked and little by little their was no hope for the dash to be saved, its been a pain in the ass to try to repair, im on a waiting list 280 people deep for a replacement dash.
2006Dec 01
Ram 1500 318 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 88,000 miles
My dealer says it's the sun. My wife says it's no Armor all. My elected representative says it's the ruff road. This problem is the result of poor quality by the vendor of the dash. I bought this truck new in August 2001 in Monticello, Iowa. I moved to Florida in October of 2002. The dash started to crack 3-4 years later. I want Dodge to explain the reason for the defect, before I spend time and money on this dash. It would be stupid on my part to have it repaired until I know the cause. I have a hole, the size of a soft ball over my instrument panel and cracks over the whole dash. I want Dodge to stop the Bull Crap and give me a good reason for purchasing another truck from them. The truck is excellent mechanically. My warranty paid to replace the glasses holder which has broken twice. Some one screwed up the plastic interior parts in late 2001and Dodge doesn't care.
2007Nov 07
Ram 1500 Laramie SLT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 71,000 miles
I SEE OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE DASHBOARD CRACKING ON THEIR DODGE TRUCKS AND I AGREE WITH THEM THAT THE DODGE COMPANY SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE FOR THIS DEFECT. MY DASH CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. REALLY LOOKS LIKE CRAP, I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR REPLACEMENT PART FOR THIS PROBLEM AND I CANNOT BELIEVE THE COST TO REPLACE THE DASH I HOPE THE COMPANY SOON REALIZES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS!!!!!! OTHER THEN THIS DEFECT, I HAVE NO OTHER COMPLAINTS TRUCK RUNS REALLY WELL.
2007May 28
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
I originally thought that this problem was only isolated to my truck, but when I started to poke around on the internet I found out that it effects a lot of the 2001 Ram models. I am outraged that Dodge has yet to acknowledge the defect. Some of my internet research says the problem comes from the temperature being off when the dashboards were cast. This temperature change makes a weak dash and causes stress fractures. This is why the cracks tend to be straight lines and not the spiderweb effect that would show up on other parts of the vehicle, like the windshield. A news agency in Orlando Florida has aired a story about the problem and would like everyone who has this problem to contact them. The link address is as follows: http://www.local6.com/news/13227601/detail. html there is a video on the web site that shows damage to some of the dashboards and what you might expect as the cracks get worse. The report also sites that once the dash starts to collapse the wiring harnesses under the dash get damaged causing electrical problems. Dodge really should own up to their mistakes and stand behind their customers as well as their products.
2007Sep 24
Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 64,000 miles
This is not a truck that is in bad shape. It was my grandfathers and was kept in side up to the present. My feelings are that Dodge should replace them free of charge.
2005Oct 03
Ram 1500 SLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 30,000 miles
we bought this truck used, with very low mileage 6 months later the dash started cracking huge chunks have now fallen out of it - very unsightly Dodge really needs to fix these for free. We have another Dodge truck that was built in the late 80's and we've never had a problem with a cracked dash. If Dodge doesn't fix this, we will never buy another Dodge truck again.
2003Jan 09
Ram 1500 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 68,000 miles
I understand Tom's pain; my '01 1500's dash started to crack in '03 and hasn't stopped yet; it's got a gapping hole in the dash toward the driver's side. I'm very embarrassed about it and haven't had the money to fix it myself. I think I'll call a Dodge dealer and raise a fuss about it; Dodge really needs to take care of its customers!
2007Nov 09
(reported on)Ram 1500 1500 360 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 150,000 miles
My dash board has completely fell in and I'm tired of having to explain to every body that walks by that Dodge has a shitty dashboard and the sorry bastards wont fix it! I bought this truck new in 01 and the people at the dealership said that i put too much armorall on it........gimme a break! Hell, I didn't have time to put any armorall on it. fix my truck!!!! Pissed in Mississippi
2007May 03
Ram 1500 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
Let's see, in May 2007 I was cleaning my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 and noticed several cracks in the dashboard. I asked my wife if she knew anything about the dash being cracked. She said "NO". We are the only ones that drive the truck. I know I didn't do it, I believe her when she said she didn't so it. I called Dodge, they said " This seems to be happening with alot of the dashboards" I asked if they would fix it. Dodge dealer guy said," Yes, we can fix it for you, we will replace the entire dash". I told him thanks, I would bring it in to their dealership. I asked about paying. He says," Yes Sir, there will be a charge for replacing the dash." I asked why. He said," Dodge does not know how your dash was cracked, how are WE supposed to know if you didn't do the damage." What an ass, why would I crack my entire dash. I told him there were not only cracks in it, but there were large pieces falling down into the dashboard. Large pieces were coming off. What???????? Crap?????? Yes!!!! I am not happy...
2007Nov 06
(reported on)Ram 1500 Sport 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
Unbelievable problem to have on a truck that has been so pampered. Rarely driven on less than paved roads, maintained religiously, immaculate interior. Imagine my shock to discover several huge cracks in the dash! One starts at the top to the left of the steering wheel and runs all the way to the windshield, and the other intersects across. I have not yet taken it to the dealership for consideration, but after reading these posts I'm not holding out much hope for a reasonable resolution. What a ginormous piece of crap.
2007Sep 14
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT
- Automatic transmission
- 119,000 miles
as i can see i am not the only one with this problem. my dash has cracked to the point that it fell apart completely. i am writing to dodge to find out how many people have to complain about this problem before they do something about it. i have also read that there are new agencies that have done reports on the issue. i would like to know if anyone has made a list of people that are having this problem. if not, i will start one, and send it to dodge. if they will not do anything then.... i have no problem sending it to the tv station that ran the story. (it was a Florida news station - http://www.local6.com/news/13227601/detail. html)
2007Oct 23
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 74,600 miles
What a bunch of crap.Pay for a good truck, get it next to paid off,do a complete detail, and find 2 cracks in the god damn dash.
Dealer say's NOPE... NO RECAL, but we can order ya one. Bull shit,
replace it for free, Look at my truck,... its a 9.5 out of 10 and that is cause of the cracked dash. Ask them to give me the $ off the price of a new truck what it would take to fix my old one and call it even. You know the answer to that... NO . They claim to have a 7yr 100,000mile body defect warranty, what the hell is that. I have no rust, I have a CRACKED DASH. Come out of the closet Diamler. fix our trucks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007Oct 17
(reported on)Ram 1500 1500 Sport 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 46,400 miles
I bought the truck in March '03 with 26,000 miles, and only put on about 5,000 mi./yr.on it.I take very good care of it and keep it spotless. I went to clean the interior and was shocked to see a crack about 10"long from the defroster outlet all the way to the front edge of the dash. The local Dodge dealer says they haven't heard of this problem before! That's pretty surprising when I read all these other beefs! I'm not spending $500+ to replace it so if I can't get it repaired (glued,fused,whatever), I'll probably buy a dash mat to cover it up. That sucks,'cause I'll always know that damn crack is there and probably there will be more. Chyrsler needs to face up and replace these defective dashboards!
2007Oct 17
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 52,000 miles
Talk about a piece of crap... Dashboard cracks all the way from front to back after less than 60,000 miles. Looks like crap - rattles, etc. This truck has never been driven on anything worse than a dirt road... geez...
2007Aug 25
(reported on)Ram 1500 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 87,000 miles
I bought this 2001 truck used in 2005. I had it mabee five months when I noticed the dash had a crack in it on the drivers side windsheild defrost grill. Within a few days the dash was already in four peices. After three weeks the dash was in about nine peices and the cracks were spreading toward the passenger side. After two months the dash had completely broken in to many more peices and had caved in. What a fine piece of crap it made my truck look like. Tryng to find a dash at a salvage yard was imposible. The ones that did get in to the yard were worse than the one I already had so I had to buy a new on from a dealership. Can you say turn around and bend over!!!
2007Aug 26
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT 318
- Automatic transmission
- 52,000 miles
Heard of this problem from a friend three days ago and was joking that he must not take good care of his truck and when i got back into my truck that night i saw three huge cracks by the door pillars and one in the bezel around the instruments. I was crushed, I treat that truck better then my wife, hahah. I just looked today to see the prices of getting these two items replaced and I was floored that so many others are having the same problem. Why does it take an act of congress or a death from the chipped pieces in an accident before someone decides there is a problem here. Just asking.
2007Aug 25
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 152,000 miles
dashboard started with one little crack 2 monthes ago and now has cracks all over I have never had this problem on any other car I've owned. Dodge has really gone down in quality thay need to recall and fix the problem A. S. A. P I cant see spending that kind of money on a rig to have it fall apart like that if not taken care of by Dodge I'll never buy another one. Dodge is not number one in my book any more.{Buy Dodge and watch fall apart in driveway}
2007Oct 15
(reported on)Ram 1500 1500 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 48,000 miles
I HAVE TO SAY THAT DODGE IS SUPPOSED TO BE THE EXTREME CAR DEALER WHEN IT COMES TO THERE PRODUCT. HOWEVER I BELIEVE THAT THERE NOTHING BUT A HOAX AND FULL OF CRAP AFTER ALL OF THESE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE CRACKED DASH BOARDS THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT AT LEAST FOR THERE REPUTATION THEY WOULD REPLACE ALL OF THE CRACKED DASH BOARDS AT NO COST TO THERE CUSTOMERS. I ONLY HAD MY TRUCK FOR 1 YEAR WHEN IT STARTED TO CRACK AND THE ENTIRE DASH BOARD IS CRACKED AND HALF OF IT FELL INTO THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. WHAT TYPE OF PRODUCT DO THEY THINK THEY ARE SEELING. NOTHING BUT A PIECE OF GARBAGE.
2007Oct 13
(reported on)Ram 1500 4.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
I noticed my 2001 1500 quad cab truck dashboard cracking about 2005 with about 60,000 miles. I was very upset that Dodge used such crappy products that would do this.
I clean and Armor all my dash regularly and still it has cracked all up, I have had several vehicles and none have done this before.
Dodge has really dropped the ball on this one and I have already purchased a chevy hhr and will probably get a ford or chevy for my next truck.
2007Aug 30
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 66,000 miles
The dash was cracked at about 66,000. It has now basically disintegrated. I contacted Dodge with these words: Can you tell me why my dash is falling apart? I know that my truck is out of warranty so please don't tell me what I already know. The reply from Dodge was: sorry your vehicle is out of warranty. I called and asked since they didn't answer me as to why. They again told me: your vehicle is out of warranty and our decision has been made, we are not fixing it. I didn't ask them to fix it. I asked what the problem is and still have gotten no answer. They will not answer nor be truthful and even acknowledge that they know that this is a problem that they refuse to fix because the NHTSA hasn't made them due to safety concerns. So with that I have a $29.95 AutoZone dash pad to cover the crappy looking dash.
2007Sep 18
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT 360
- Automatic transmission
- 72,000 miles
2001 Dodge ram Big long crack in dash Truck has had very good care and light duty.. What can be Done??
2007Sep 20
(reported on)Ram 1500 1500 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
dodge should recall the part and fix it for free!
I noticed the problem about 6 months ago, with a crack down the center of the dashboard. Now the dash is in about20 pieces, with a hole about the size of a quarter in the passenger side. I had an extended warranty, but 2 different dealerships said it was not covered. I think it is very unsafe. Who knows where the peices of that dash are going to go if I end up in an accident. Dodge needs to step up and fix this problem!!
2007Sep 10
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 180,000 miles
I have read about this problem many times. Bought the truck a few months ago and the 3 cracks were already in the dashboard. It seems to be a recurring problem with Dodge that needs to be fixed as a recall item. Starting to see the same problems in my Dads 2003 2500 as well. Is it that hard to make a dash that will stand up to the heat?
2007Sep 07
(reported on)Ram 1500 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 98,000 miles
i noticed the rattle and the slowly the crack got bigger. I suspect it will break into pieces eventually. I plan to retire the truck for farm use only and thought it was just the Texas sun that made the dash so brittle. Guess not.
2007Sep 06
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT 318
- Automatic transmission
- 66,000 miles
File a complaint with the NHTSA. If they get enough complaints they may look at this harder and hold them accountable. This might become a safety issue since the dashboard is falling apart and down into the dash electrical/instumentation area. Who knows what damage those broken pieces could cause.
2007Sep 06
(reported on)Ram 1500 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 137,000 miles
I bought the truck about one year ago. It was all very well kept the dashboard was all shiny and new looking then I started to see a small crack near the passenger side now it has extended all over the top area. It has a deep deep hole all the way from top of the heater area to the bottom of the floor board. I thought it was due to the sun damage then I noticed that other Dodge Rams had similar problems. I looked up on the internet how to get a dashboard and I noticed all the complaints about it.
2007Sep 01
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 82,683 miles
It first started as a crack, but now I have a huge hole in my dashboard. I've sent an e-mail to Dodge, but have not received a response yet. Seems to me this is a known problem with this year, make and model-they need to do something about it. I've seen cars 20 years old and they didn't have this problem.
2007Aug 20
(reported on)Ram 1500 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 99,000 miles
My dash started out with a small crash. Although, I have a sunshade, matters have worsen. I am missing a chunk of the dash, an approximately 4" square piece.
Get this fixed Dodge. I don't understand why my 1997 Caravan has a flawless dash. Did Dodge take a step back from 2001. Did they actually produce a better product in 97. I don't understand this. Know when I drive the dash makes an annoying noise.
Fix it!
2007Aug 18
(reported on)Ram 1500 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 105,000 miles
I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. I noticed the problem about a year ago when i found a crack in the center of the dashboard but didn't think anything of it. But over time it got worse and now the whole driver side portion has broken into pieces. I got an estimate to fix it and the dashboard cost around $250 plus close to $500 for labor so screw that. Haven't gotten it fixed yet and it is only getting worse. Right now I'm searching for a replacement online for a lil cheaper and I'll just install myself.
2007Aug 18
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT 318 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 36,800 miles
My vehicle was only 3 years old when the dash started cracking and I always used window shades when it was parked outside. This truck spent a lot of time in the garage in those three years but the dash still cracked. I called Dodge and even talked to a factory rep and was told they would replace it if I paid half the cost ($700), I believe I was getting ripped off. I chose not to fix it. I KNOW THAT I WILL NEVER EVER OWN ANOTHER CHRYSLER OR DODGE PRODUCT.
2007Jul 04
(reported on)Ram 1500 Sport 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 30,000 miles
Had the dash crack twice. Once at approx. 20 to 30k. The second at approx 70k. The dealership in Gainesville, Fl replaced it (no charge). However, Tallahassee Dodge would not replace it. They were aware the dash was only 3 years old. Chrysler says because I live in Fl and I kept my truck in the garage that they would not replace the dash due to negligence on my part. I guess if I lived up north they would have said it was due to snow.
2007Aug 07
(reported on)Ram 1500 Slt/sport 318 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
I own not 1 but 2 dodge ram 1500 pickup trucks and I have the same problem with both trucks. My brother and dad both own 1999 and 1998 3500 1 TONS and both of them have the same problem, so it is not just a 2001 problem. Why don't DODGE DO A RECALL AND MAKE THE PROBLEM RIGHT!!!!!! MY wife says NO MORE DODGES AND I TEND TO AGREE IF I DON'T GET SOMETHING DONE!!!!!!!!!!
2007Jul 09
(reported on)Ram 1500 Larame
- Automatic transmission
- 65,254 miles
So my dash starts to crack near the defrost vent. Then the crack suddenly spread all across the dash. I can now see all of the wiring. I called Daimler Chrysler and they told me that there wasn't anything that they could do since my truck's warranty expired years ago. I didn't want to start having all the trouble that the people in Florida were having so I decided to go ahead and pay for a new dash. The stupid dealership went ahead and ordered it since they don't keep those kinds of parts in stock. I have to wait for a whole week to get my truck back. They estimated that it would be about $850.00 to get it replaced. I'll never buy a Dodge again! I have a 1985 GMC Suburban; its dash it still intact!
2007Jul 21
(reported on)Ram 1500 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
I'm Raleigh, and have a beautiful 2001 1500 ram 4X4. The dash has cracked all to pieces. It started in the middle and spread outward. I went to the dealership about four years ago and they said it was not a recall item. I have at least three buddies with the same problem. We need help getting this problem resolved. I have owned a 69 dodge superbee, 88 dodge custom van, a chysler, 87 daytona charger shelby and now have the truck an 69 roadrunner. We need help!!! This should be a recall
2007Jul 18
(reported on)Ram 1500 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
Dash Cracked in multiple areas 80,000 miles
Called Dodge dealer got run around and screwed
2007Jul 15
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
Hey why make a kick ass truck and put a piece of crap for a dash board. Hey I go on a 4month deployment and then when I get back the whole inside looks like shit. Come on guys what is going to be done about this. I am not the only one with this same issue.
2007Jul 03
(reported on)Ram 1500 ST 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
I have owned my dodge for about 3 years now. It was purchased used and appeared to be taken care of. When i took it up to Oklahoma for college the weather changed from hot to cold quite a bit, worse than north texas. It was left outside in the elements and took some abuse. As a result the dash cracked in 4 places. It was a pretty easy fix. I decided to stay away from the plastic dash covers because they look cheasy. I used the website, newmoparparts.com they have the cheapest prices for authentic mopar replacement parts. I have used them many other times before and had good experiences (turned ram into sport model). There price was $364 for the dash plus tax and shipping. So the grand total was $430. Install was not difficult just 4 screws located near the windshield and 2 on the side. Turned out great. Avoid the dealership if possible. They will overcharge like no other. There is nothin else to do because these dashes are a piece of junk.
2007May 26
(reported on)Ram 1500 Laramie SLT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 48,710 miles
My problem began with a small crack on the right side of the dash, and escalated to 5 or 6 large gashes over time. The truck is otherwise in perfect condition, and has always been waxed and washed and I maintain a coat of Armor All on the interior plastics including the dash. Looking on the web, I have found that the sun is NOT the cause of this problem, as one man in Maine had the same issue. My truck was also garaged/shaded most of its life so that should not be a problem. The dealership wanted to charge $700 to repair it, and they quoted my friend $1200 to fix the dash in his 2002 Ram and that and gas prices caused him to sell the truck.
2007May 01
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
The problem started within two years of owning the car. It started with a hairline crack down the middle and progressed to several chunks missing (dropped through) and cracks from driver to passenger side. I've only got around 40,000 miles on the car at the moment, and I've babied it. It's moved downwards into the black plastic of the console around the radio and towards the spedometer. It looks awful and is extremely embarrassing.
2007Mar 17
(reported on)Ram 1500 3.9 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 78,000 miles
Dodge better get their heads out of their ass. We Dodge truck owners deserve better than this. I wonder if they care about Quality or Quantity? I'm considering going back to a Japanese truck.
2007Mar 14
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
Dashboard is cracking in three different places, not horribly noticable, but I do feel that Dodge might want to consider recalling the dashboards because they are made with inferior quality plastic. It really makes me laugh when people freak out about the dashboard cracking even though it is not a big problem, if they would take their own time to fix it, they could do it for less than $150.00, which is not a problem. I honestly think that you should stay away from this truck because it has been a great truck other than that. I will still buy Dodge products in the future. People also need to remember that each vehicle brand has its issues and this is the big issue that Dodge has.
2007Mar 06
(reported on)Ram 1500 5.9
- Automatic transmission
- 5,000 miles
Another who will NEVER buy Dodge again.
My dashboard was cracked all over in less than two years of buying it new. It is now missing huge pieces that have fallen into the firewall area. Dodge Dealership wants over $400 in just labor. They know they had a defective product, but do not care. Take a look at their own forum! http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_196287/mpage_1/key_/tm. htm
SPREAD THE WORD!!
2007Feb 09
(reported on)Ram 1500 Quad Cab V8
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
In 2004 it started with a small crack on the right side. Now it is cracked all over with huge cracks. The truck looks like new except for the cracked dash. I think the dodge people should. replace it. If they don't I will never buy another Chrysler product.
2007Feb 08
(reported on)Ram 1500 360
- Automatic transmission
- 22,000 miles
Dashboard literally exploded for no apparent reason into about 20 different pieces. I think Dodge should replace this dashboard as I only have 22000 miles on this Pickup, and the shattered dash makes it look like a piece of junk.
2007Jan 03
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 19,000 miles
My Ram 1500, which has less than 20,000 miles has a dashboard that looks like a broken mirror. After reading other complaints about this problem I thing it only fair that all the model years involved be recalled and the dashes replaced with one that will not crack. That is whenever they start making it. It appears this trouble is still happening.
2007Jan 02
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
At first it started with a single crack in the middle of the dashboard. Now, it is disentigrating - cracks everywhere and chunks completely seperated from the dash. I bought the truck brand new. It now has 55,000 miles on it and looks worse than a 20 year old Datsun I used to drive. The brand should own up to this manufacturing defect.
2006Dec 05
(reported on)Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
Dodge knows that they're selling a product with a problem, and they leave the consumer hanging. This is the second dash since I bought the truck brand new. I paid cash, and bought the extended warranty, but it doesn't cover things like this. Don't get sucked into buying something that promises that they'll fix it, they don't!
2006Aug 22
(reported on)Ram 1500 Club Cab
- 120,000 miles
I bought the truck used in 2002 and it was in excellent condition. Still runs great, just the minor 4wd problems that come with use. The dashboard started cracking two years ago and is not faring well in the Georgia sun. It is a real distraction because of the reflections the cracks cast on the windshield when driving.
2006Aug 14
(reported on)Ram 1500
- 56,000 miles
i bought my 2001 dodge ram new paid cash one pymt we have a big history of issues on this dodge ram most recent severely cracked dashboard mind you i buy a non silicone dressing for 30.00 a gallon use mcguiars products on her its a garaged truck for the 5 yrs leave windows cracked and it is in worse shape than veichles that sit on the street in weather conditions in much better shape than my dodge i am very disappointed in chrysler for not wanting to fix this problem i feel for a truvck of 5 yrs with exellent care should not be in this condition dodges may be pretty trucks but thats about it i feel chrysler sold us a lemon in 2001 again very disappointed we will never purchase dodge again chevy rocks for our 95 chevy truck no issues to speak of like i said chevy rocks
2006Jul 26
(reported on)Ram 1500 LX
- 145,000 miles
This truck has had the general "here and their" stuff expected, but in all it has been a very dependable truck. This truck has been in the Florida sun for essentially all of it's existance, but I have had previous older trucks with 3 times the age compared to this one, with significantly less cracking in the dash than this dodge. I have 3 major cracks now running forward to aft, and I have been using a windshield sunshade quite regularly. I hope dodge does perform a recall on this problem. It is quite excessive for this young a truck.
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2008May 03
Ram 1500 REG CAB 3.9L V6
truck has a large crack in the dashboard from front window to bottom of dash on passenger side. this is a safety issue as passenger airbag may not work properly, electrical issues may occur, dash lights may fail. this needs to be recalled by dodge and replaced at no cost to current owner.
ullrich
Plano, TX, USA
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