Dashboard and all other interior plastic deteriorating, cracked, broken, falling into firewall area. While driving at night on I-95, large piece of dashboard broke off and fell into area behind speedometer and caused dash lights to go out. This scared me terribly and I was able to pull off the road and reconnect the wire coupling to get my dash lights back on.
1997 Dodge RAM 1500 body complaints
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Dash board cracking all up and falling apart making sharp exposed plastic pieces easily to get cut on .
Dash has cracked in numerous places. I am concerned that the integrity of wiring and airbags beneath the dash may be compromised.
Dash cracked and started to fall inside, large pieces fell on floor. I hard to pay 3 hours of labor plus the price of the new dash board.
Dashboard cracked/split into pieces causing wires to be cut. Loss of headlamps, taillamps, and brake lights. Unknown if any damage has been done to the airbag system. How do I check that?
Dash cracking on a 97 dodge ram 1500.
The dashboard was cracking up and fell into the inside of the dashboard, causing the light to short out.
The 1997 dodge ram dashboard is cracked through out. I have tried to bandied the problem , but it just keeps getting worse.
Purchased a used 1997 dodge ram in 2001. The dashboard began to crack. Now, there I was a large hole when part of the dashboard broke off, and another crack was beginning to form. When I asked the dealer and the manufacturer about the problem I was told that this item was not covered under warranty and there was no recall on this item either. I researched prices on a replacement dashboard, and they were very expensive, time consuming, and labor intensive project. This dashboard should last more than four years , a four year old dashboard should not be falling apart. There was definitely a problem with this dodge line of equipment. Note: I would not have been aware of this widespread problem if it were not for channel 6 news.
I have a 1997 dodge ram 1500 4x4 sport. Three years ago I noticed cracks forming on the top of the dashboard. Since then the cracks have worsened to the point that large pieces were about to fall off. I heard recent reports that when the inside of the dashboard was exposed that electrical problems occurred, lost lights, etc. I have heard of these pieces falling in such a way that the gas pedal waslocked in a position. I am concerned about my safety in the truck.) I had gotten a quote to have the dashboard replaced last year but it was too expensive.
I have a 1997 dodge ram 1500 p/up with a cracked dashboard. I understand this is a major problem, and feel dodge should do something about it.
Severe cracking of the dashboard. Other vehicles from manufacturer have even lost electrical functions while driving down the road due to the dashboard dropping. I am concerned, and dodge said tough luck your vehicle was out of warranty.
I have a 1997 dodge ram pickup and the dash is cracking and falling in. This started in 2000 and has gotten worse over the years. Dodge told me there was nothing they could do.
I have a dodge ram 1500, recently I discovered that my dashboard was cracking into sections about a-half foot each or more.there is also a gaping hole at the VIN number display area, that allows me to see down in the inside of the dash. I want to know why this is happening?
The dash on my 1997 dodge ram 1500 is cracking for no apparent reason.
Cracks in dashboard.
Cracking of dashboard and short in headlights.
The dash on the pick up has cracked in several areas. It is my understanding that it may collapse in the near future.
I own a 1997 dodge ram 1500. The dash started cracking by itself and is caving in. My research on the internet and research by local tv (wkmg) indicate that this is happening all over- every dash on a dodge pickup will crack and fall apart. This creates a safety hazard with the wiring. Dodge refuses to acknowledge that there is a problem.
My fiance is the owner of a 1997 dodge 1500 4x4 pickup. The problem is that we have had the transmission repaired/change 4 times since we have taken possession of the vehicle in 2002. I check the defects for that vehicle on your "defect information" & sure enough there it is. We have had nothing but trouble with this truck since we purchased it. The hood latch is always loose & finally cause the hood to fly up while driving down the road with me & my 2 children. The tail gate has fallen off in the middle of traffic. The drivers door has been replace because the it sags. And finally, the bumper has just about completely rusted away since we've owned it. I feel we got the biggest lemon. I emailed dodge directly with this same issue & received no response. Hopefully, your agency can help. Thank you for your time. Angela sayre.
I have three cracks in the upper part of my dash in my 1997 dodge ram 1500. This seems to be a common problem with 1994-2001 dodge ram trucks.
I own a 1997 dodge ram 1500 4x4 extended cab. My dash board is cracked in the center from top of radio to the base of the windshield. Don't know why it cracked it just appered.
Cracked dash on 97 dodge ram 1500,told that it could cause airbag damage--started cracking after a year or so and just keeps getting worse.
A long list is available at humes of waterford,pa. The most amazing failure of the vehichle was when the driver's door flew open while driving around the bend and I was lucky thaat no oncoming traffic was coming. Humes(dealer) fixed it by a horrible weld on the latch.
Dodge ram with 65,000 miles dash has spit in several places this is uncalled for on a 20,000 dollar truck. There was a malfuction in the production of these dashes and chrylsler should make them good. I took it to the chrylsler company that I purchesed it from, and they said it would cost me around 200 dollars. Its also a safety hazzard, I hope no one gets cut from the sharp edges.
When driving the vehicle at an undetermined speed driver side door opened without warning. Driver was able to pull off the road. However, the door would not close. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection.
My dash is cracking all over around VIN number from the defrost vents. I keep my truck in the garage and in the last 2 years it has cracked more and more and for two yrs I have not driven it more than 1 thousand miles cause I am not home to drive it. Also the column on the sides of the windshield I can not see around them I have almost hit several people and cars this is a blind spot right in front of me I don't know if it is because of the seat and wear I sit I think this column is to fat and obstructs my view.
While pulling onto a ramp rear wheel locked up. Vehicle taken to a repair shop, and informed consumer that pinion gear sheared off in rear end. Dealer and the manufacturer were notified. *ak the vehicle made a noise when accelerating uphill, the heat shield broke and was fixed. The transmission locked up.
The posts on each side of the windshield are approx. 6" wide and restrict the drivers visability serverly. My son and I have similar truck dodge truck models and we have had several near accidents involving pedestrians and vehicles. My most recent near collition was with a railroad locamotive at an ungated crossing. Luckly another driver alerted me to the locamotive and I saw it in time . However it was complely hidden from my view by the post . I have owned dodge trucks for the past 23 years with over 700,000 miles of service and have always found them reliable an safe .
Handle used for entering and exiting vehicle on passenger side pulled out of the roof causing person holding it to fall to the ground.
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