2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,000 miles

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problem #3

Dec 012003

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
The entire top dash is cracked and the dash around the gauges is also cracking. It rattles pieces are starting to come loose and expose wiring. It is a safety issue due to sharp edges and flying pieces in the event of an accident, some may be smashed into someone's face by the airbag. This has been getting worse over time.

- Plain City, OH, USA

problem #2

Jul 122007

Ram 1500 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the instrument panel began cracking and three months later, the instrument control panel cluster fell completely inward. He has not yet notified the dealer or the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 83,000 and current mileage was 90,000.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #1

Jan 012007

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard is falling apart. He feels that if the air bags deploy, he could be seriously injured. The contact notified a local authorized dealer and the manufacturer, but they will not repair the vehicle for free. The correct VIN and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 75,000 and failure mileage was 70,000.

- Aptos, CA, USA