We have a 1999 dodge ram ext cab and the dash cracked and we were told it was not a issue but after reading online I am seeing that several people have had the same issue. I feel that it could be dangerous if the air bag deploys for not only myself but my children.
1999 Dodge RAM 1500 airbags complaints
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I bought this 1999 dodge ram in 2002 with about 40,000 miles on it. I now have 79,000. Shortly after purchase, the dash cracked. After about 10 cracks across the top of the dash in every horizontal direction. I went to the "5 star" local dodge dealer and showed them the problem. They said that they had never heard of the problem and estimated $1500 to repair. Until now, I thought that I was the only one with the problem and assumed that this certainly wasn't a widespread problem that may be in line for a class action lawsuit. I ordered a custom fit mat to put over the cracks. The cracks have continued and are now going vertical on the instrument panel bezel. There are probable 15 cracks in all. In addition, the glove compartment plastic door frame hinge pin (part of the dash) broke off on the lower left side. I epoxied in a piece of wood dowel rod to make the glove box door work. Seems like the dash falling apart would set off the air bag or short the wiring to cause unsafe operational problem such as a fire. If the air bag deploys with a fragmented dash, will the sharp fragments become missiles that could injure or kill the driver or passenger? This appears to be a really unsafe condition. There are hundreds of complaints about this on the internet. Can you help put the pressure on dodge for a recall to replace our dashes?
1999 dodge ram 1500 busted dash. My concern is the air bag deployment. The dash is so busted up that I'm worry what will happen if I'm ever in an accident. If the air bags come out will all the sharp pieces of the dash fly out and hit me. Those pieces are really sharp and I fell like they could do just as much damage to someone as being in a wreck. The busted dash is such a safety hazard. The wiring is also exposed and that along creates a safety hazard. I have two children, I would hate for one of them to get hurt just because dodge will not do a recall. I'm not sure of their reason for not doing it, but in this economy, they are loosing business fast due to their lack of responsibility.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 1500. While driving 35 MPH on a dirt road, the contact approached a curb and lost control of the vehicle. He struck a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. The entire front end of the vehicle was severely damaged and the contact was injured. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop for repairs. The weather was sunny at the time of the crash. The failure mileage was 130,000.
1999 dodge ram dash cracking which could lead to failure of electrical safety functions such as air bags, headlights and windshield wipers. Dodge and dodge dealerships are aware of this problem due to the tremendous number of complaints. Reports of large chunks falling into electrical wiring.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 1500. While driving 35 MPH, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was informed that it was experiencing symptoms similar to the ones described in the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v153000 (air bags). The mechanic advised him to take his vehicle to the local dealer. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall and all repairs would be made at the contact's expense. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was 95,000 and current mileage was 111,000.
I have a 1999 dodge ram pickup that has a defective dashboard. Not long after my warranty expired, the dash began cracking. What seemed cosmetic initially has begun to worry me. I am concerned for my safety as well as my children. The dash is in pieces and if you touch it, it gets worse. Will this potentially cause a problem with the airbag and what will dodge say at that point? The local dodge dealer will sell me the part but after reading 1000's of online complaints regarding this issue, I am just not ready to buy any other dodge vehicles or equipment. This is a very costly repair that I believe is also potentially very dangerous. The dash has disintegrated into several pieces and I believe it is due to substandard manufacturing.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 1500. While driving 50 MPH, the contact rear ended another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The occupant of the other vehicle stated that her neck was hurting and the contact's insurance company issued a settlement. The current and failure mileages were 175,000.
Driver was in a single vehicle accident his 1999 dodge ram 1500 heading north bound on 4 lane rural road way (401 n). The vehicle departed right side of the roadway in avoidance of debris and a stopped vehicle in the road. Vehicle sustained initial impact to the front left area resulting in substantial crush. As a result of this impact the passenger side airbag deployed but the driver side did not. This put the driver at unnecessary risk of chest trauma. Driver sustained overall injury.
The dash on my 1999 dodge ram 1500 4 x4 has cracked in three spots. The crack runs from the windshield side of the dash all the way to the bottom of the dash. The truck has not been in any crashes that would result in this type of crack. I am concerned these cracks will intervere with the operation of the passenger side air bag as one of the cracks runs over the holder.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 20 MPH, with prior braking, the vehicle struck a tree. When this occurred, the airbags did not deploy. The front center of the vehicle was damaged and the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. There was a police report taken at the scene. Although the seat belt was worn, the driver sustained a fractured neck. The manufacturer sent a representative who determined based on the speed and damage, the airbags should not have deployed. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled.
Rear ended another truck at approximately 40-50 MPH. Neither frontal airbags deployed. All damage was to front of truck. Driver sustained injury to face due to hitting the steering wheel.
1).we were driving along when the truck, we just got suddenly died. The gas gauge showed 1/4 of a tank. It is a single tank truck, but it was out of gas. When more was added it started up and ran. 2). A heavy rain fell , my sons carseat (latched in the back seat of the quad cab) was so wet the next day I had to wash and dry the padding before it could be used. The windows were shut, locked tight and parked all night. 3). My husband was coming from work a drunk driver suddenly pulled in front of him. Trying everything to stop my husbands truck hit his. The air bags (none of them) went off! They were "on" at the time of impact. My husband was going around 45 miles per hour.4). As my husband started to work the truck suddenly over revved and died. It was said the transmission went out. It was later found it was a sensor went out. New sensor fixed it for about a day and a half. 5). Truck shifted funny, lost all oil pressure, and died the motor failed. When it was opened up the cylinder walls were not assembled right at the factory it is a surprise it even made it to 87 thousand miles in the first place. The xxx wall pattern was highly visible and never worn smooth as it should have if it were running properly from the start. Some of the pieces are "missing" also in this motor others are improperly aligned. When he called the dealership it was out of business and the dodge company says you bought it you got it . Not even 90 thousand miles on it . Now we are stuck with the financial burden of paying for my car payment( as to shuffle the kids around), his replacement car (as to get to work 30+ miles away), and this pile of mistakes in a shell that is suppose to be his truck . This does not even mention the burden of the cost we are suffering from to re build this thing to working order again . To make matters worse; this is just the stuff he has told me about so far, more is being found wrong every time he checks in on it.
Driving along highway 70 near quicny ca. When right rear axle broke sending the vehicle into the road embankment over turning the vehicle onto its roof, then flipping it again onto the remaining three wheels. The vehicle had front impact and the air bags did not deploy.
While driving 45 MPH in the rain the consumer lost control of the vehicle which caused the vehicle to veer off the road and hit a tree. The driver's air bag did not deploy.
While traveling at 35 MPH another vehicle ran a stop sign. Consumer lost control of vehicle and landed in a ditch. Upon impact,none of the airbags deployed.
Consumer stated while traveling 45 MPH vehicle was involved in a head on collision, and air bags did not deploy.
The dash in my dodge ram 1500 truck began with a hairline crack at about 40,000 miles. I began by taking it to the dodge dealer, who said the regional service manager would call me. No one ever called back. Since then, the dash as literally fallen apart. The immediate safety issues are (1) the air bag and its ability to deploy, and (2) pieces of the dash flying apart and into occupants in the event of a motor vehicle accident. I have emailed chrysler; after chrysler's 2nd reply, no one would respond via email. I have called chrysler's toll free customer support phone line. I spoke with a very young and adamant young man, who refused to budge on the reply I obtained via email. He eventually terminated the converstation by hanging up on me. Neither party (email or toll free support line) were interested in actually seeing digital photos of the problem. The phone support rep, when told of my safety concerns, simply responded that if I thought it was such a big deal that I should go ahead and replace the dash myself. Some answer! I did stop by the dealer (again) this afternoon and gave me a piece of the dash in the erstwhile hope that the new service manager will begin to work this problem. Please help. I am very frustrated and quite surprised at the total lack of chrysler customer care. I can afford to replace the dash at my expense (luckily), but am torn because of chrysler's refusal to "do the right thing" and replace this unsafe defective part.what do you suggest I do?if you want the digital photos, I can send these as well.
The vehicle was involved in an accident in which the vehicle rolled onto the roof and slid about 20 feet. Neither of the frontal air bags deployed. *ak *cb
Consumer was in an accident air bags didn't deploy upon impact. *ph
While driving 50 MPH, the van struck a tractor head on. The driver's air bag failed to deploy upon impact. Please describe details.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and neither air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer have not been notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving 50-55 MPH, vehicle was involved in an accident when another motorist failed to yield, driver side air bag failed to deploy. Passenger air bag was off. Consumers vehicle totaled. Manufacturer notified.
The vehicle hit a tree and bent the bumper in the center and pushed it back into the engine the air bag should have deployed upon impact. We feel this is a manufacturing defect.
While driving 50 MPH rear ended another vehicle and air bags did not deploy, consumer was unable to reach the manufacturer. *ak
During a vehicle crash driver's airbag did not deploy.
Whiledriving at 25mph vehicle was involved in rear end accident. Upon impact, none off the airbags deployed.
There is a clunking noise when turning right or left. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated there was recall 01v153000 concerning clock spring assembly; however, consumer's vehicle was not included. Please provide any further information.
Driver's air bag deployed while driving.
Consumer's vehicle while traveling 30 MPH was involved in an accident with a truck and neither air bag deployed. He and his wife sustained injuries. *jg
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