7.9
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $850
- Average Mileage:
- 82,400 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 534 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- enough complaints to dodge will get a recall-1-800-992-1997 (231 reports)
- replace dashboard (134 reports)
- not sure (102 reports)
- replace dash (15 reports)
- band together class action suit- imply fit/merchantability (14 reports)
- call 1-866-726-4636 (Dodge) & 1-888-327-4236 (NHTSA) (14 reports)
accessories - interior problem
Helpful websites
- Consumer - There are already several complaints filed with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. The more complaints that are filed the more chances of a recall there will be.
- Dodge Ram Disappointment Facebook Page - Facebook page for disappointed Dodge Ram owners
- Aftermarket Replacement Dash For 2003-2005 - This dash is advertised to never crack. This is the only full replacement dashboard that I have found for my 2003 Dodge 4x4 3/4 ton. They also have earlier models as well. You can also check out www.lmctruck.com and www.genosgarage.com and both of them have full replacement dashboards for the dodge pickup. Don't buy the one from Dodge, it will just crack again.
- Coverlay Manufacturing, Inc - ABS plastic contoured dash cover
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The dash window vents started cracking after about 3 1/2 years. Now there are no vents, the covers have cracked all over and the air/heat vents have fallen out. Dodge service told me on several occasions that there was no warranty coverage on the dash. They did offer to sell me a replacement dash for $3800.00 installed, but they only offered a 90 day warranty on it.
I recently tried to trade it for a new Dodge1500, but they offered me $2000 less than the Ford dealer. The salesman said their offer was so low because the dash was in such bad shape and ruined the value of the truck. Needless to say, I'm now a Ford driver and sold the Dodge for a work truck.
- Ed B., Bessemer, AL, US