10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 43,467 miles
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Dash breaking.
- Abilene, TX, USA
As 2nd owner for past 12 yrs vehicle was like new, about 3yrs ago it developed a crack in the dashboard from the windshield to glove box door and since has cracked in 2 other areas from windshield to front! this vehicle sits under cover of an rv shelter with my rv 90% of it's existence! I just recently found out that daimler-Chrysler has refused any recall to to correct this faulty product for thousands owners experiencing this problem! I.cannot believe the government has not made Chrysler responsible for replacing this inferior product as they have the air bags. I wholeheartedly pray that you can use your power to hold Chrysler to stand up and correct this problem!
- Wheeler, OR, USA
The whole dash has fallen in and parts going everywhere, kid got cut, parts falling out bottom, awful,
- Booneville, MS, USA
Sharp plastic pieces are breaking off from the dashboard and trim around instument panel that could cause injury, especially during any type of a collision.
- Galt, CA, USA
Dashboard is cracking and braking apart peace S are coming off and hitting me in the face and eyes.
- Waterford, WI, USA
Dash cracked all over and fell apart with no accident
- Kansas City, MO, USA
I was driving home when I ran into some bumpy roads and I looked at my passenger side airbag control module in the dash and it was gone. The whole inner dash was broke loose and plastic parts were falling onto the floorboard. I've E-mailed Dodge and haven't received anything back from them yet. The dealership says it could be from $1000 to $7000 to fix. It had a few cracks in it before but now it seams to be just falling to pieces. I believe this could cause my airbags to deploy at any minute and this is a safety issue. In an accident how could you tell if the airbag deployed before or after the incident" could the airbag cause an accident? Dodge says it's out of warranty and I will have to fix it myself. I think with all the dash issues, Dodge should at least bare some of the responsibility. They won't even tell me if my truck is safe to drive" so it sets in back yard.
- Wittmann, AZ, USA
While driving the dash cracked. Two days later another crack and pieces fell in behind the dash. Today the plastic dash continue to crack and fall apart. Chrysler continue to say they are not responsible, but they are the installers and manufactor. 70 % of the dash is gone.
- Decatur, AL, USA
Dashboard began cracking on 2001 Dodge Ram truck in late 2007. It has now completely desintegrated and large pieces have come loose and fallen behind the dash. I'm truly concerned that the loose dashboard pieces could cause a malfunction of electrical or mechanical systems of the vehicle making it unsafe to drive.
- Laredo, TX, USA
I purchased brand new, a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 quad cab truck. The trucks dash has so many cracks in it, that they now have ran into each other and large areas have fallen out. This is a manufacturing defect that Dodge refuses to do anything about. These cracks have been in my dash for years. It is not heat related because I purchased the truck in Washington state and was there for several years before coming to California. This is an electrical hazard and a flying object hazard, should I hit someone or they hit me and pieces start flying from the dashboard. This is a nation wide problem with the dashes from Dodge, it's time they do something about it. These cracks have gotten worse and worse over the years.
- Plumas Lake, CA, USA
The dashboard on my 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 began to crack, now there are several cracks in the dash. This vehicle is in a heated garage most of the time and the windows are open when in the garage during the summer and winter. The vehicle is well cared for and clean, I see no reason for this to have occurred. There are several cracks now across the dashboard on the top part.
- Canton, OH, USA
Top of dash cracked so bad pieces are falling out. If we were to get into a head on collision, these pieces of broken plastic would turn into shrapnel. If I knew about this site sooner I would of certainly brought it to your attention. I'm not alone in this problem, or that it was caused by the sun, armoral, etc. Compiled over 1,500 other people on Dodge Ram forums, car complaints, and other such internet sites with the same problem, and no recall from Dodge to fix this problem.
- Olin, NC, USA
Dash pad is cracked all to pieces. Sharp pieces are coming off and could potentially be dangerous. This is a safety concern and Dodge should recall this.
- Shelbyville, KY, USA
Dash in 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 has broken into pieces. Dodge will not remedy the situation even though there is a more than enough instances of this problem with this year model of vehicle. Material dash is manufactured with it's defective causing the dash to break apart and become a safety concern with the stability of the dash in case of crash. Complaint would have been filed earlier but just recently learned of this site.
- Midway, TX, USA
2001 Dodge Ram dash cracked in multiple places. In the event of an air bag deployment/crash, dash will explode and create extensive injuries. Replaced at own expense because Dodge wouldn't do anything about it because its out of warranty.
- Hope, AR, USA
2001 Dodge Ram with a cracked dashboard. Consumer states that the dashboard is cracked from front to back. He would like to know if there is a recall for this problem.
- Frankfort, KY, USA
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 dashboard cracking. Consumer stated that he saw more complaints like this on the internet. He states that his dashboard has completely cracked.
- Unknown, DC, USA
2001 Dodge Ram dashboard cracking and falling in. Consumer states that the dashboard cracked and actual chunks fell inside. Dealer told her they would not correct the problem because it was cosmetic not a safety problem.
- Mount Hope, WV, USA
Dodge 2500 2001 model dash is falling out to the point it is a safety concern wires are being exposed and kids can get hands and fingers caught in holes in dash. Dealer says it is aware of problem but will do nothing about it. Don davis dealership.
- Lake Jackson, TX, USA
- Baker City, OR, USA