accessories - interior problem
6.7
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
76,313 miles
Number of complaints:
6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- dodge should recall these and fix them (2 reports)
- make a replacement cover at cost to owners (2 reports)
- either cover it and sell the truck or replace the dash (1 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 cracked dashboard
2007May 15
Ram 2500 2500 HD 5.9L Cummings
- Automatic transmission
- 86,000 miles
After checking Google for a replacement dashboard cover and coming across AutoBeef, I became even more upset about my dashboard. To think that I bought another '06 Ram 3500 and the same thing could happen to it. I have tried to buy American, even though these vehicles were put together in Mexico. What do you think about that? I'm just sore!!
2008Apr 19
Ram 2500 5.P Cummings
- Automatic transmission
- 79,350 miles
I haven't read anything yet explaining the real problem. I've worked around plastic process for 20 plus years, it's the damn type of plastic used when they outsourced the dashboards. For one it's not UV proof, it is too brittle, it is not reinforced and they saved a ton of money on it. There is no way the Corp. is going to foot the bill for the problem. We should go after the vendor as a class action lawsuit! Most likely they are already out of business because of problems like this. I think I'll check out the plastic dash cover I've read about here.
P.S. This truck is a monster that will eat Chevy's and Fords, I'ver never seen anything with this kind of torque!
2007May 06
(reported on)Ram 2500 SLT 5.9 DIESEL
- Automatic transmission
- 124,000 miles
Looks as though I get to join some of the "happy" Dodge owners as a member of the broken dashboard club. Looks like it's going to be another quirk of owning a second gen Dodge truck. Aside from the truck being a 99, I guess they'll defend it by saying Illinois is too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter and that the truck wasn't intended to be operated in such extremes.
2008Mar 01
Ram 2500 Xlt Larime 24 valve Diesel
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
Dash board cracked for no reason. Interior dome light broke for no reason. At 33,000 miles, the fuel filter went out at the repair cost of $2,700.00. The dash shouldn't of cracked, especially because I use a shade cover on a daily basis and the windows are tinted. This SUCKS!!!! Wish Dodge would recall this problem.
2007May 14
(reported on)Ram 2500 SLT CUMMINGS
- Automatic transmission
- 34,526 miles
i bought this truck new in 1999 and this problem started when the truck had about 27,000. dodge should recall these dashes and fix them. to many are cracking for it to be just one or two people complaining.
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2005Sep 21
Ram 2500 2500 4x4 V10
I never would have bought the truck from the dealer if he hadn't promised to fix what at the time was a hairline crack over the gauge cluster. He of course acted like he never said he'd fix it (Lesson learned? = GET IT IN WRITING!)
Since that time I've kept a reflective window screen in place when it's parked. It didn't make any difference. It's now cracked in too many places to list. Driving along one day a hole opened up in front of me and the piece fell down in, and out onto the floor later when it got jounced out.
Yup. Chrysler sucks. So do their trannies. I've already paid over $800 on that when it's another known defect.
And your track bar failures in the suspension? Another known defect. I'm on my 3rd one in as many years. Niccccce design.
And your A/C damper door problems?..I got that too. The compressor makes nice cold..it just isn't getting past the vacuum motor that won't hold the damper door open. In the winter I have the reverse problem. Nice hot water at the engine...it just can't get past the heater core and blower.
Chrysler? Let me be the first to tell you...you're going out of business. And new company owners haven't made a damn bit of difference in the quality of your vehicles. My overpaid brother-in-law works for you and he's dumber than a bag of wingnuts. Then again...maybe I'm dumber... I bought one of your POS vehicles.
Say buh-bye. We're all going to other makes...you shmucks!
Greg K.
Kenosha, WI, USA
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