3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,899 miles

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problem #10

Aug 042009

Ram Van 3500 8-cyl

  • 120,000 miles
Crack in dash panel started about Aug 2009, it has now became a full blow mess as large pieces have fallen into the wiring harness inside the dash. This could be a hazard if you roll down the window and some smaller pieces fly up into your face, or could set on wires and catch fire. I know of at least two other 1500's that are 98 and 2000 models doing the same thing as mine.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #9

Jan 012004

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
1999 Dodge Ram 1500. Dashboard has numerous cracks in it. Pieces are falling down inside front compartment and could cause other issues (electrical, etc.). this has been happening for ~5-7 years.

- Evans, GA, USA

problem #8

Jun 012010

Ram Van 3500

  • 85,000 miles
I noticed a very small crack on the passenger side dash, by the door, last summer and didn't think much of it. Now it is completely cracked, front to back, to the middle of the passenger seat.

- Westland, MI, USA

problem #7

Sep 142009

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
The dash in my 99 Dodge Ram is severly cracked and I believe that dod ge should be made to replace them this is a big problem in alot of Dodge if the dash is craked real bad and the air bag deploys it can become a deathly situation.

- Orlando, FM, USA

problem #6

Mar 102006

Ram Van 3500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,000 miles
Vehicle's dash has cracked in numerous places (10+) some surrounding the passenger airbag. In an accident the airbag could be damaged or cut by the dash failures. In a worse case, parts of the dash could impale the passenger or driver in an accident.

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

problem #5

May 012007

Ram Van 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1999 Dodge Ram. Consumer states that the dash board is breaking up.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #4

May 152007

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
1999 Dodge Ram customer states that the dashboard is defective because of cracking and needs info about the web site*

- Unknown, DC, USA

problem #3

Feb 052004

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Bad paint has discolored the top of cab, black turning white making it spotted.

- Unknown, DC, USA

problem #2

Apr 202004

Ram Van 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,790 miles
Right side of the dashboard was removed to repair the air conditioning. Dealership denied the problem, and agreed to repair it for 50% of the cost. Dealership caused the defect. The dashboard started cracking around in March/April 2004. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they indicated that the cracking was not there fault. The crack initially started on the passenger side near the screws by the windshield now there are several cracks on both sides of the dash.

- Delmar, MD, USA

problem #1

Mar 012003

Ram Van 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,202 miles
The vehicle was not equipped with and undercarriage shield. The consumer felt the absence of the shield caused corrosion of many components under the hood. The front shock washer which held the shock assembly in place corroded, the fuel rail corroded and the manifold corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that there was no such part for the truck and if he installed one the trucks warranty would be void.

- Canfield, OH, USA