Dash had started cracking bad,had to have a new heater core put in and when the mechanic removed the dash it fell to pieces,bought a cloth cover and had to have an air conditioner put in so when the removed the damaged dash it fell apart more.
2000 Dodge RAM 1500 body complaints
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Cracks in the top cover of the instrument dashboard have gotten so bad the dashboard now has broken apart and fallen in on itself.
Cracks on my dash board are spreadin on my 2000 dodge ram....... Its a saftey concern I have
The dashboard of my 2000 dodge ram started cracking shortly after purchase. It has completely disintegrated and leaves sharp corners and working parts exposed to the occupants of the vehicle.
I own a 2000 dodge ram 1500 quad cab. Over time the top dash has been crumbling to pieces however now it has completely collapsed in. This concerns me because I have looked for recalls on poor manufacturing for this and have found none. Now the instrument panel is rattling around and I'm concerned that it may fall in my lap while driving down the road as I have read several complaints of this happening. I have looked into replacing it myself but the cost is ridiculous and I feel that dodge should have to repair and replace their own poor quality dash. If this isn't enough now the plastic hinges snapped in two which made that fall off the dash. Please help not only me but other dodge owners get what they have rightfully paid for, not poor quality manufacturing.
My 2000 dodge rams' dash has broken into multiple shards of plastic, some 12 inches long. This is the second time this has happened. The first dash lasted approx. 4 years. The replacement lasted less with a carpet dash cover. The shards are dagger shaped and dangerous especially when you have small children.
Dashboard cracking. Started with 1 crack from windshield to front of dash. More cracks developed. Replaced original with part from dealer. New dash cracked in almost same pattern. Edges of dash cracking and falling off.
My dash is cracked and broken. This has caused issues with my wiring as my speakers have stopped working. I am worried that this may lead to safety issues with life safety systems including air bags, headlights, turn signals, etc.
Dash board caved in. Now frame that holds the instrument panel, fan controls, and light controls is broke and brittle. The dash board has tendancy to tilt toward me when accelerating.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracking and had a hole just above the instrument panel. The dealer stated that they could replace the dashboard but since there was no recall and the warranty had expired they would not repair it at no cost. The contact stated that due to the numerous complaints that the manufacturer should issue a recall. The failure mileage was 149,000.
2000 dodge ram 1500 dashboard completely destroyed. No off roading in vehicle ever. Normal driving conditions. Problem started at around 75,000 miles. Dodge told me to buy some epoxy and that I was on my own. Mechanic cannot put back together after I had heater serviced. Dashboard must be removed in order to access all of the necessary components for servicing the heater. Spoke with chrysler and they agreed it was defective and wanted to charge me $1000 to repair.
Dash is falling apart.
I have a 2000 dodge 1500 quad cab with a completely broken and collapsing dashboard. This started 3 1/2 to 4 years ago and since then I really don't have much dash left. Since some research I have found that this is not a unique problem.
Dash in my 2000 dodge ram 1500 is falling apart, and where it's cracked edges are like razor blades.
Dash cover has self destructed into many jagged and broken pieces. I have had pieces drop into the dash and my biggest concern is that in event of an accident this will come loose with impact or be propelled by the deployment of the airbags and become missiles inside of the vehicle.
2000 dodge ram 1500 truck. Consumer writes regarding cracks in the vehicle dashboard
The dash on my 2000 dodge ram 1500 pickup started cracking a few years ago. The cracks have managed to meet and now entire shards of sharp hard plastic are falling into my dash and also protruding from my dash. They could easily injure someone. I have read in many forums that this appears to be a very common issue for this model truck. I have not replaced the dash yet because I do not know if the replacement dash would have the same problem since this issue has not been addressed by the manufacture. This is a very dangerous problem.
The dashboard in my 2000 dodge ram 1500 slt has been slowly cracking for the past 6 years or so and has now a sizeable hole from a piece breaking off. My concern is the "dry insulation" that causes dust to filter into my ventilation system and blows into the cab for me and my passengers to breath. Not healthy at all. This product should be recalled or paid for a replacement. There is no solution other than to replace.
I bought my 2000 dodge ram brand new. About 3 years ago I noticed some small cracks in the dash, then some time last year, the dash started collapsing in huge sections. I then started having electrical problems. I checked with my mechanic and he said it is a result of the sun hitting the wires through the holes in the dash. I then bought a dash cover to stop any further sun damage but continue to have intermittent electrical problems. It has gotten to where it is unsafe to drive.
Dashboard failure on 2000 dodge ram 1500 truck. The dashboard has fractures / cracks that propagate to airbag area passenger side. I have shut airbag off on the passenger side in fear of airbag ignition and flying shards of hard plastic coming from decomposing dash. It is apparent that this plastic material is defective considering the vehicle is garaged and has only 46,000 miles on it's od. Dash area on drivers side has completely fractured with pieces beginning to dislodge and fall into wiring harness above steering area. Fear is chaffing occurring at wire harness locations from dislodged plastic shards and creating the potential for electrical interior fire.
Dash of 2000 dodge ram 1500 cracking in several areas and is now falling apart causing loose pieces to become lodged below the dash area that could interfere with the deployment of the airbag or become flying pieces in an accident.
`like thousands of other dodge ram owners, I have a severely cracking and collapsed dashboard in my 2000 ram 1500. The cracking started around 60kmi and had started on the passenger side originating from the bolts securing the upper dash to the inside firewall. Eventually a crack will form from all of the bolts, with some crack connecting with others causing pieces of the dash to collapse. Once this happens, the upper (5) bolts will be providing no support to any part of the dash, except for those pieces directly connected to the bolts. This vehicle was assembled in the mexico plant. I believe that the problem is with the installation. My theory is that when the dash is originally installed, the dash is rested upon (2) bolts at the bottom under the side kickplates and then the top (5) are used to bring the dash into its final resting position. While doing this, there may still be residual forces on those top bolts pulling the dash down even after the (2) lower bolts are tightened. The procedure should be to push or hold the dash in place until the lower (2) bolts are tightened and then the top (5) bolts are there only to secure the upper dash only. I would like to recommend installing a center shimmy brace that would be used to position the assembly in the final resting position that would connect between the dash subframe and the inside firewall. Once in position the dash the lower (2) bolts can be torqued. Then the (5) top bolts would not be attempting to hold the dash in place. I consider this a safety hazard during an event where the passenger side airbag is deployed and potential sharp pieces of the cracked dashboard are thrown about the cab area.
The front cover and top of the dashboard on my 2000 dodge ram 1500 has been slowly falling apart over the last two years. I have removed the front instrument cover due to dangerous sharp edges. The top of the dash has split into four sections with numerous cracks radiating from the bolts near the windshield. Had a 6"x10" section of the top dash pop out and land in my lap when I hit a pothole.
The dash on my dodge ram 1500 is completly falling apart. This started when this truck had 30,000 miles but now the wiring ,controling radio,speakers lights, etc is being affected - this has now became a safety hazard.
The dashboard of my 2000 dodge ram 1500 has been slowly cracking and caving in over the past 4 years. I fear this is a safety hazard as it will affect the deployment of the air bags and electrical components exposed are also a hazard. Dodge chrysler is well aware of this defect and needs to fix these pickups. We paid fair market for them and now we can't even sell an otherwise beautiful truck.
Severely cracked dashboard...cut thumb / hand.
2000 dodge ram 1500 dash cracking all over and has large pieces missing and just keeps cracking before to much longer won't be any dash left to worry about . You all should make the chrysler or dodge corp. Fix this problem I know I'm not the only dodge truck owner with this problem.
I have a 2000 dodge ram 1500 extended cab and the hood unexpectedly flew up going down the highway and smashed my window and the hood is destroyed. This is the second time, very very dangerous, for me and the drivers behind me. The grill flew off and possibly damaged the cars behind and next to me. The first time it happened was a couple years ago and I was very lucky it was not a busy road and I was only going abut 35-45 MPH. To correct it I had to buy a new hood,grill and all parts pertaining to the hood replacement....oh also a new windshield. Thanks dodge!
The whole dash on my 2000 dodge ram 1500 has caved in leaving jagged edges everywhere and my electrical wires exposed. Smaller pieces sometimes fall into the air vents and blow out into my face. The problem started with cracks and by november 2008, the dash was almost completely gone.
2000 dodge ram 1500 cracked dashboard. I have wires exposed the airbag can be seen, pieces of plastic fall and fly around the car daily. Updated 03/12/10
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