8.7

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$540
Average Mileage:
88,650 miles
Total Complaints:
227 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. dodge should make this a major recall (84 reports)
  2. recall & replace at no cost to owner (74 reports)
  3. not sure (31 reports)
  4. replace dashboard (28 reports)
  5. recall defective dash (5 reports)
  6. never buy another dodge (3 reports)
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problem #7

Sep 242007

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4x4 QC SLT 5.9L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

I park my truck in the shade 80% of the time. Dash cracked last year. Like others reported, it appears as though someone used a shovel to dig the dash apart. Awful of Dodge to not report or recall this! What a nightmare. See my other complaint with Transmission(s).

- arredma, San Jose, CA, US

problem #6

Sep 092007

(reported on)

Ram 1500 Laramie SLT 5.9L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles

I noticed a small crack in my dashboard at approx. 85,000mi. By 90,000 the entire dash was cracked and large chunks were falling in. I have used a windshield shade exclusively since the truck was purchased new. I purchased a fitted dash mat to mask this unsightly problem but it does nothing for the rattles. From all the research that I have done about this problem, Dodge/Chrysler is aware of it, but refuses to do anything. BIG MAN PICKING ON THE LITTLE KID.

I WILL NOT PURCHASE ANOTHER CHRYSLER PRODUCT UNTIL THEY CAN PROVE TO ME THAT THEY WILL TAKE CARE OF THE CONSUMERS WHO KEEP THEM IN BUSINESS!!!!!!!!!

- Craig R., McKinney, TX, US

problem #5

Jun 082007

(reported on)

Ram 1500 5.9L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 132,000 miles

My dash is awful. just about my entire dash as fallen in. I have a towel covering the big gapping holes. Other wise I love my truck. Please help fix this problem.

- Michelle W., Orlando, FL, US

problem #4

Aug 082007

(reported on)

Ram 1500 LX 5.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles

Don't get me wrong I love my truck, but what the hell? I have more than a few friend's and they all have the same problem. A cracked dashboard. Mine looks like I have been digging it out with a shovel. Why doesn't Dodge do something about this? Besides deny, deny, deny that is.

It makes them look bad with all their vehicles driving around in this condition.

- James J., West Palm Beach, FL, US

problem #3

Jul 262007

(reported on)

Ram 1500 Sport 5.9L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 115,000 miles

Come on Dodge. The bad press for this problem is something you don't need right now. Own up the problem and take care of those of us who thought enough of your products to buy one. They're not cheap, you know?

- mikeok, Spiro, OK, US

problem #2

Jul 202007

(reported on)

Ram 1500 5.9L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,000 miles

Bought the truck with 35K in 2003 and there was no cracks in the dash. In the middle of 2005 my dash started cracking on the passenger side. Now the whole dash looks like a jig saw puzzle. I priced a replacement dash from our local Dodge dealer and it was going to be $480.00 for the dash and $500.00 for labor. This is unreal! I've taken very good care of this truck and the dash will certainly affect my resell value by at least 1K. I will not buy another Dodge again. They do not believe in Service After the Sale. Let me know if one of those Class Actions Lawsuits begin, I will put my name with it too.

- sd94, Killeen, TX, US

problem #1

May 032007

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles

Hopefully, Dodge will recognize that this is a major issue. I have a caved in, ugly dashboard. I cannot sell this truck with the dash in this condition. I want this issue resolved & Dodge to admit to fault. If a class action lawsuit is started.... I'll be a the front of the line screaming the most !!!!!

- pino, Saint Cloud, FL, US