4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,082 miles

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problem #28

Sep 052016

Ram 1500

  • 99,000 miles
The entire dashboard is crumbling leaving sharp plastic fling arond and open wires in the dash net issue the dash is actually disintegrating to dust called no help out of warranty we have other cars that are older and no such problem has ever make our dash turn to dust.

- Ventura, CA, USA

problem #27

Jan 272018

Ram 1500

  • 83,009 miles
On 1/27/2018 my dash board shattered while I was attempting to wipe clean it with moist towel. I bought this vehicle used from Dodge dealership in June 1998 with 45120 miles. At present it has only 83000 approx. The vehicle at the time was stationary. I have the photos, unfortunately I do not know how to upload it.

- Springfield, VA, USA

problem #26

Jul 222015

Ram 1500

  • 107,300 miles
When applying the turn signal, the signal does not illuminate or is erratic or does alternate of what is chosen.

- Keyser, WV, USA

problem #25

Aug 182007

Ram 1500

  • miles
The dash on my 1996 Dodge began to crack after multiple months the dash began to collapse in on itself. It has the potential to cause serious electrical failure due to sharp pieces cutting wires and vacuum hoses when they fall in. However the major problem is the damage may not be noticeable until the equipment is needed to be used I.e. airbags, turn signals, reverse lights, etc.

- Edmond, OK, USA

problem #24

Nov 032007

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 178,999 miles
My dash is cracked on my 1996 Dodge Ram.

- Lillington, NC, USA

problem #23

Aug 302007

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I own a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The dashboard has multiple cracks and pieces are starting to fall into dash cavity. I know of other Dodge owners that have experienced the same problems, as this does not seem to be a year specific problem, but it does seem to be a Dodge specific problem. I have not learned of any other pick-up owners of other manufactures whose dashes are cracking and caving in. This problem could lead to other safety issues as direct sun light is able to access other electronics and wiring systems.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #22

Jan 152007

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dashboard falling apart, cracking and large holes exposing wires and dashboard electronics.

- Titusville, FL, USA

problem #21

Jan 152005

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Peeling paint off of cab of truck. Extensive in area of center to drivers side. Appears that paint has blistered and exposed under coating. Observations indicate that Dodge Ram truck models 1500,2500 &3500 for years 1994,1995,1996 & 1997 affected. Average estimate to repair ranges from $700 to $1500.

- Conyers, GA, USA

problem #20

Jan 102000

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles
Paint started peeling off in 2000, and by 2003..it was peeling off in chunks weekly. Now in 2004, there is hardly any paint on the hood or the top of the cab with other peeling on the other parts as well. The rockwall, tx Dodge dealership's rep said he would take care of the defective paint job, and we'd pay $700 toward the paint job. After that estimate, we held off getting it painted because of moving to Mississippi, so I went to the howard wilson Dodge dealer in flowood, Ms. That dealership's rep would not do anything-0. this is not right. Why would the Texas crysler rep say yes, that the paint peeling off in chunks was an inferior paint job, but the Mississippi crysler rep says he will do nothing. I would not need to be painting it at all, if it weren't for the defective paint job.

- Flowood, MS, USA

problem #19

Jul 152003

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
Air condition works off and on the paint on the truck is blue.it has been coming off for some time.first in small areas and now longer. Looks like a bad sun burn.don't think it was done right at the manufactors.

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

problem #18

Jul 152003

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,992 miles
Cylinder head's are cracked, causing truck to damage head gaskets. Overdrive on the truck went out so truck wouldn't shift.

- San Dimas, CA, USA

problem #17

Jan 152003

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
Paint is coming off in huge spots. Starts as a small faded area then starts peeling. Transmission stalls in second gear and takes a while to shift to third.

- Bartlett, TN, USA

problem #16

Sep 212003

Ram 1500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Cup holders in my 1996 Dodge pu are not safe. Drinking cup or cups have tipped over when cornering or turning and have resulted in very hot spills on my lower leg.

- Kennewick, WA, USA

problem #15

Apr 012003

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Paint is popping off top of cab in big patches, now is beginning to spread to hood and other parts.

- Lavonia, GA, USA

problem #14

Dec 092002

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving, the interior light fell on consumer almost causing an accident.

- Valhermosa Springs, AL, USA

problem #13

Dec 151999

Ram 1500

  • miles
This problem was stated to two dealerships and niether would act upon them even though there was a recall on the 95 model for the same problem.

- Auburn, NY, USA

problem #12

Aug 172000

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
Sent email from same E-mail address

- Apache Junction, AZ, USA

problem #11

Jun 252000

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle experience problems with transmission which the vehicle does shift properly and may result in a crash. Also, the engine check light stayed on. But, dealer could not determine the problem.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #10

May 092000

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
NHTSA recall 00V107000 and manufacturer's recall 872. No parts are available. Can't order, and doesn't know when they will receive them.

- Opelousas, LA, USA

problem #9

Feb 142000

Ram 1500

  • miles
Original failure took place on Nov 26, 1997. The oil light came on and oil pressure droppped to zero. The oil pump was replaced under warranty. Then, on Jan 21, 1999 the same scenario happened again. This time the oil pump, connecting rod, crankshaft and gaskets were replaced at my expense as the vehicle was no longer under warranty nor were the parts that had been replaced. Finally, on February 14, 2000 the entire scenario took place again. The oil light came on and oil pressure dropped to zero. It appears that the oil pump will agin need to be replaced. At this point, the dealership is trying to say it is a lack of maintenance and should be repaired at my expense. My concern is that the vehicle has been maintained and that after 3 failures there is a definite problem with the vehicle. The vehicle is currently at the previously mentioned dealership awaiting repairs and the response from Chrysler Corp as to whether or not they will do so at their expense. Any help you can provide would be greatly a

- Austin, TX, USA

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