The dashboard on my 2001 dodge ram 1500 is totally falling apart. It started as a crack and now there's a big hole in the dashboard. I've read that this can lead to exposed electrical wires that may become damaged and cause a safety issue. Dodge needs to do something about this issue.
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My dash has been cracking out over the last year and 1/2. The cracks look identical to pictures of other dodge truck dashes I've seen on the internet and news. I and so many other owners are experiencing cracks that a safety recall should be issued immediately before someone is seriously injured because of the faulty plastic used on all these dodge trucks.
My dash has been cracking out over the last few years. For about the last 10 months to a year I have had check engine light that has no significance to the way it runs, and the code is unrecognizable to auto garage. Also I have wiring problems for about the same amount of time. My dash lights will go out completely on their own and sometimes come back on, sometimes not. Also there are sharp edges on the plastic dash everywhere. As of two weeks ago, a section caved in, leaving a gaping hole about 6 by 8 inches in size. The cracks and hole look identical to pictures of other dodge truck dashes I've seen on the internet and news. I feel that the sharp edges alone make for a safety issue, and since the cracks are so sharp and sever by the passenger airbag deployment site, I wonder if it would fail during deployment. Combined with the wiring issues that I and so many other owners are experiencing that a safety recall should be issued immediately before someone is seriously injured because of the faulty plastic used on all these dodge trucks.
Dashboard has numerous cracks and big chunks of dashboard have caved in on our 2001 dodge ram 1500 pickup.
2001 dodge quad cab pickup has failing wiring in steering column which makes truck die while driving . Which in turn there is no power brakes or steering and no electrical functions that makes the truck run . Dead on the road literally. Who knows at what speeds this problem may occur. Luckily, it happened to me while going slow and I was able to stop the truck. No known human deaths yet that I have heard of from this. If the problem is not fixed with wiring harness there will be deaths, I'm pretty sure due to this problem. I would like to do my best to keep my family and other families safe. This needs to be dealt with before someone does die unnecessarily in an accident that can be avoided by replacing the problem part of the pickup. *tr the bearing clutch, rear carrier bearing, axle seals, rotors, power steering pump, pinion carrier bearings were all replaced. Also, the right turn signal and headlights failed. The center seat console bolting system fell out of the truck, the plastic dashboard panel and housing around the instrument panel was cracked in four places. The gasket on the water pump was leaking. The gasket, water and timing chain were replaced. The clutch failed, due to the wrong year transmission being installed in the vehicle. A 2000 transmission was installed in the vehicle, instead of a 2001. Updated 10/15/14
I own a 2001 dodge ram 1500 pickup truck. Recently I went out to my truck to go to work and noticed a large crack in my dash board running the entire length of the dash from the windshield to the front of the dash. This occurred about 2 months ago. And now as of this date 11 sep 2008 I have noticed several more cracks are now present. It is concerning because the biggest crack runs close to the passenger side airbag area. I am concerned that the airbag might deploy while driving if the dash collapses as has happened on several other dodge ram pickups. The airbag deployment might cause an accident or worse an injury.
The dashboard and bezels on my 2001 dodge ram pickup truck are cracking. I fear this will affect the functioning of the airbags. The dodge dealership refused to correct this problem. Dodge corporate has not issued a recall.
Cracked dash board, splitting, and caving in, on 2001 dodge ram. New cracks forming all the time. Only have 38,000 miles on the truck bought new. The cracks run from the vents to the windshield area.
About 18 months ago the dash on my ram 1500 started cracking. The dash is cracked in multiple places all across the width of the truck. I have not been in any accidents and regularly use a windshield sun screen when parked. I have seen several complaints on internet web sites and one news article on this problem. I am really concerned because my wife's cousin's dodge ram 1500 cracked and caved in. This must be very dangerous.
I, like countless others, own a 2001 dodge ram pick up in which the dashboard is disintegrating. Chrysler/dodge refuses any responsibility although they know there is a problem. Full cost to repair is over $1,000.00. I have been told a variety of excuses such as "parked in the sun" or having used interior surface protectors. Through my own research I've found that the most likely named culprit is the use of non-virgin or recycled plastic or polymers as a certain percentage of forming material. My dash started as a small crack between the windshield and defroster vent, and has now begun spreading towards the passenger side seat, currently 8 inches. This is not just a cosmetic issue but also a safety issue as well. Imagine what shards of plastic can do during a small fender bender or to wiring and equipment behind the dash. From what I've been reading about other's experiences I can soon expect the entire dash cover to continue cracking and ultimately fall apart. It's obvious that chrysler/dodge simply expects to wait everyone out as they trade in or sell their trucks, especially in this day of unstable fuel prices. However, many of us rely on our trucks for daily life, buy with the intent of keeping them for many years in good running shape and appearance and expect the manufacturer to be responsible to the owners of their vehicles. I feel that chrysler/dodge is just "dodging" the issue.
Dash board is falling apart. Started cracking 2 years ago and now is segmented into about 5 main parts. Purchased truck new in 2001. Contacted dodge and they said I had to pay for repair,if a recall was done then I would get rembursed. This is a safety hazard if in crash parts could fly into the face of driver or passenger.
I have incurred the dash of my 2001 dodge ram 1500 cracking for approximately the last three years. It has very sharp pieces and is continuing to break. My dealership said that it could be fixed at a very expensive cost. I do not feel that it is up to the consumers of the dodge pickups to have to fix this at their cost. I know of several others in my home town that also drive the 2001 dodge ram and they have incurred the same problems.
My 2001 dodge ram 1500 dash board and bezel have severely cracked it.
The dash on my 2001 dodge ram 1500 started cracking and large pieces of dash have began to break off. The main concern is that pieces of dash could fall off and disable the some of the vehicles electrical components (ie. Head lights, tail lights, turn signals ect..) another concern is that in a collision a piece of dash could break off and hit my spouce or one of my children causing injury.
I've noticed on my low mileage 2001 dodge ram 1500 that the dash has been cracking and I bought a dash mat to cover the problem and now it is in horrible condition. I see that there are many people with this problem and I worry if I am ever in a wreck with a passenger that they are going be harmed by the large chunks of dash they are very sharp. I have taken great care of this pickup and there is no reason that this should be happening!
2001 dodge pick up - hood flew up due to failure of secondary safety latch - purchased replacement hood hinges @ cost $239.00 - damage to hood also which I did not repair.
Cracks in dashboard on truck during accident dashboard that was cracked with loose pieces flew and cut my passenger most of the pieces were sharp and were loose prior to the accident.
Huge cracks in dashboard after only 50,000 miles on vehicle.
I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500 pickup. Noticed walking around my truck one day a crack in my dashboard starting at the windshield running to the driver compartment. A closer look revealed 5 more cracks. I didn't think it was old enough for this to happen but decided to go online to order a replacement dash. I was very surprised to find numerous complaints from other dodge ram owners having the same problem. A video of a news report from a florida tv station is where I found out about this site. They urged any ram owner with this problem to contact your site. I will most likely pay to have this fixed. My concern is that there was a defect in material from the vendor dodge used for the dashboards and they will not own up to it. The news report made me have concerns about pieces of the dash falling in on the passenger airbag or causing electrical problems and possibly some safety issues.
Dashboard is cracked in several different locations, has a couple of very sharp pieces of plastic protruding from dash, could harm a passenger in the event of an accident. The truck was kept in excellent condition, armor all'ed and kept in a garage most of its life. There is currently a cover made out of a very light material to cover the defect, however, in the event of a serious accident the plastic could easily penetrate the cover and potentially severely harm a passenger.
Several years ago the dashboard began cracking in my 2001 dodge ram 1500. The condition has continued to worsen as time goes by. Large pieces are falling down into the dash area and may cause shorting out or exposing wiring.
Cracked dashboard. No off road use or accident. Multiple cracks originating on passenger side on the front of dash between vent and windshield. Sharp, cracked plastic above the passenger air bag area.
Cracked dash on 2001 dodge ram 1500.
Just filing this complaint of the dodge ram dash. It has fell to pieces, some of the pieces are football sized. If you type in dodge ram dash on google, you will find a ton of forums with people having the same problem. Talked to dodge customer service and was told they could not help me with any thing. It seems with all the people having the same problem, it is a manufacture defect in the plastic. I have a 2001 ram 1500 now with 91,000 miles. When I bought the truck it had 39,500 miles and a small crack in the dash. Now there is hardly a dash left. I just hope that a piece of plastic does not fall through and make the airbag deploy or not deploy when it should. Thanks, mad dodge owner.
The dash board had split and broken. Over half the dashboard is cracked.
Dashboard and front bezel cracked for no reason.
The dash on my 2001 dodge ram caved in last year and I replaced it yesterday for $548. I was told it is a problem with the 2001.
Dash board in 2001 dodge ram is completely falling apart. Started only 3 years after owning truck. This is completely ridiculous! Truck has been pretty good other than dashboard, but I feel like dodge needs to do a recall on these things.
2001 dodge ram 1500 4x4 - dash has practically disintegrated - cracks and huge holes in the dashboard and sharp edges on the pieces that are left. Unsafe since electrical wiring and air bags are under dash. No recall has been issued as of yet.
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