8.3

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
138,600 miles
Total Complaints:
7 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace dashboard (2 reports)
  3. replace the dash panel (2 reports)
  4. try to find a used one (1 reports)
1997 Dodge Ram 3500 accessories - interior problems

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1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Owner Comments

problem #7

Jan 012014

Ram 3500 Cab Chassis 5.9L Cummins

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Dashboard all cracked, called dodge and not just the top or the bezel, the whole damn dash is falling apart. I called dodge to get parts priced and was told its obsolete, go to the junk yard 😡. This just made me not want to purchase a new Ram that I was planning on purchasing in 2018. The feeling I get passing the dodge dealership ( junk yard)

- Clarence T., Honolulu, US

problem #6

Aug 012015

Ram 3500 SLT Turbo Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • 130,000 miles

I have taken the dashboard off and do not want to replace it with fiberglass dash.(It is horrible and a waste of Money). The covers or overlay dash doesn't look good or fit correctly. So you tell me where, how and what is the replacement to fix this problem. Thanks Mark

- mhale, Mount Olive, AL, US

problem #5

Sep 162010

Ram 3500 SLE 5.9L I6

  • Manual transmission
  • 140,000 miles

Cant find a lower dash . My whole dash is cracked up. I can find an aftermarket top but not the lower part. It is definitely a safety hazard.

- jmz, Gonzales, TX, US

problem #4

Apr 222006

Ram 3500 5.9L

  • Manual transmission
  • 150,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

dash is literally falling apart. Very dangerous pieces fall off every day.

- Dennis H., Conroe, TX, US

problem #3

Jan 012007

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • 160,000 miles

help!!!! the whole dash panel has cracked up!!! cannot utilize the dash what so ever. just the other day the heater would not work and low and behold a screw had fallen down and just happened to fall on the valve that opens the heater. got that fixed, but i should not have had to even spend any time on this...dodge needs to add the components when the plastic is being mixed, that gives plastic the endurance to withstand the elements. just another shortcut for big corp., saves them money....costs the consumer.

- littlefield, Copperas Cove, TX, US

problem #2

May 222004

Ram 3500 Laramie 5.9L I6 Cummins

  • Manual transmission
  • 70,000 miles

Dashboard has been cracking since 2004 and there is now a huge hole from the various cracks.

- Juan D., Jonestown, TX, US

problem #1

Jun 092009

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 170,000 miles

I have been told it is the sun here in florida thats causing the dash to crack and get brittle I have been to many junkyards and when I spot a dodge the dash is already gone, but iI will keep looking

Update from Jul 12, 2010: Made a complaint to Dodge Fri 9th July 2010 concerning my damaged dashboard, Monday 11th July 2010 left message, monday afternoon recieved a call from case manager Ryan, who tells me the warranty for the dashboard is only three years and thats it !

So on Friday 19th July 2010 at 9am I have an appiontment at the local dodge dealership concerning a recall on the throttle linkage which I think will be a good time and place to "SHOW OFF" my dashboard, as it will be there all day on there lot for all customers to see (30% of the dashboard is missing)

- Bob S., Lakeland, FL, US

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