Dash board started cracking at screws by windshield. Now has cracked all the way across and is falling into dash.
2001 Dodge RAM 1500 body complaints
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The dash on my 2001 dodge ram truck has almost completely disentergrated and fallen in, the electrical below it is in danger of being compromised,possibly causing a fire or rendering my light system inoperable.
I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500 4 x 4 I bought new. The dash is all cracked up with holes. I have got no results from dodge. This appears to be a problem with this year truck. The local news did a special on it.
My dash cracked and it appears that is still cracking more every day. It happened without any reason. I believe the cracking has caused the dash vent not to blow properly and also dust is getting into the dash. More cracking will cause parts to fall into the dash.
2001 dodge ram 1500 4x4 v8 dashboard cracked into multiple parts. The crack literally happened all at once while I was driving. It sounded like a firecracker exploded. Nothing was placed on the dash and I use a windshiled sun deflector to keep the dash from getting hot yet it still happened. Anything I place on the dash now will fall into the inner workings of the dash. I have had some strange wiring/electrical problems since the incident all within the dash. With the cracks around the vents, the defrost does not seem to blow onto the windshield properly, therefore taking longer to defrost. I have priced the part and it will cost over $300 with it installed. I can not afford it being a single parent.
2001 dodge ram 1500 p/u dashboard has continually fell apart to the point where there is a large hole from drivers side to passenger side.the drivers side heated mirror has ceased to operate since a large portion of the dash fell. I have placed a carpeted dash cover over the remaining dash to hopefully prevent further damage.
The whole dash is cracked and caving in on itself.
My 2001 dodge ram 1500 has a dash which began cracking several months ago. The cracks have gotten progressively worse in size and number. A little over 3 months ago a large portion of my dash caved in exposing the wiring underneath to direct sunlight. Also more recently, the molding around my instrument panel is cracking. This could become a hazard should the wiring melt due to not being protected from sunlight. No recall has been made by dodge and I am not in a position to spend several hundred dollars for a factory defect.
Front dash collapsed, pieces of broken dash have fallen into areas where wiring is. Numerous other owners of the same year/make/model have had exact same thing happen. Can't be considered safe driving around with a 24" hole in the dash with pieces loose within the electrical components, to date not considered a recall item by dodge.
My 2001 dodge ram dash is cracking. I seen a special on my local news station and the parties present on the news cast had the same problems as I did but worse. I think this should be looked at before someone gets killed by the air bag deploying or lights going out.
Dashboard of my 2001 dodge ram is cracking.
I have a 2001 dodge ram pickup truck and my dashboard has a huge hole in it, it is extremely cracked. I am concerned this could cause electrical problems.
2001 dodge truck dash boards cracking and collapsing. I have a '01 dodge truck and my dash board is cracking and breaking apart. This is a news report of many cases of this happening and I would also like to complain because I have tried to contact dodge and believe that this is a major defect in their produce and it is their responsibility to recall and fix this issue at their expense.
The dashboard of my 2001 dodge pickup is cracking and falling apart.
Cracks in dash of 2001 dodge ram 1500 pickup.
After seeing a news story on wkmg6 news I realized my dodge ram truck has the same issue. Vehicles in the story have dashboards cracking and collapsing. Mine is doing exactly the same thing. To date I haven't had electrical problems like some of the others but my concern is growing after the news reported some peoples lights turned off at night. My 2001 ram 1500 pickup seems to have problems consistent with many other ram owners.
Dashboard collapsing after cracking and problem with turning on the bright lights and the lights going off.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The contact observed two small cracks around the vents attached to the dashboard. Two months later cracks were present near the windshield on both sides of the dashboard and in the center with exposed wires. The dashboard was replaced at the contact''s expense. Also, the air conditioner failed and was repaired at the contact''s expense. The contact filed complaint # 16254734 on may 1, 2007 with dodge due to news broadcast stating that the dashboards on the vehicles were cracking. The current mileage is 60,000, and failure mileage was 40,000.*ak updated 05/21/07
2001 dodge ram dashboard is completely cracked. This has been occurring over the last 6 months or so, progressively getting much worse.
2001 dodge ram 1500 quad cab. Dashboard is cracking and leaving a big hole in the dashboard.
2001 dodge ram dashboard cracking ending up with gaping holes in dash and eventual dash replacement at my expense due to safety and cosmetic concerns.
Facia or edge of dash cracked in 2 places (1 piece about the size of a silver dollar feel out) and main dash cover has large cracks in 4 places, 2 of which run the entire length of the dash front to back. (2 of the them on the main dash appeared in the last week.
I have a 2001 dodge 1500 pickup truck which has numerous cracks in the dashboard. I am worried aboit my dashboard falling in and damaging my wiring.
Passenger side door on the bottom is real thin and is rusting out. It crumbles when you touch it. We had a body man that works on vehicles take a look out it. He stated it would be very difficult if possible to fix it without replacing the whole door. We have had other customers with the same problem on these vehicles.
Approximately two years ago my 2001 dodge ram, 1500 sport started to develop cracks in the dash board. It deteriorated rapidly and it now has huge holes and cracks across the entire surface. Dodge has refused to assist in the unusually high cost of replacement. The warranty was expired for less than a year after the cracks began. The date given below is an estimate.
2001 dodge ram 1500 4x4 . The dash has cracked all to pieces.
Dt*: the contact stated while having the windshield replaced at the local dealer, the dealer pointed out cracks on the dashboard and stated it was a common occurrence with their vehicles. The dealer and manufacturer would not warranty this problem. There were no further repairs made. There were many complaints on this issue # 10046877 regarding the structure. Updated 12/18/2006 -
Dt*: the contact stated the dashboard of the vehicle was cracked in several places. There was one specific crack that ran over the passenger air bag portion of the dashboard. The manufacturer was notified, however the vehicle was not seen by a dealer.
Upon entry into my truck on sept. 30, 2006 my son said " dad do you know you have a large crack in your dash from passenger side defrost vent to almost the airbag ?" I had just cleaned the interior a few days earlier and the crack was not there then. Since then the cracking is getting worse and I have found this a defect problem that many dodge ram owners have. I fear this problem is not just cosmetic but could affect the passenger side air bag's deployment and possibly more. Replacement costs $500.00-$800.00 and no warranty.
I have taken my cloth cover off dashboard 1 time a month to clean it since I bought this vechile and there have been no problems. Today I take if off and crack and breakage. I feel there is a safety issue here if an accident should happen pieces of the dashboard will fly throughout the vechile and the cracks are almost to the passenger side airbag. How will this affect the air bag will it work or will it not its not a risk I would like for anyone to have.
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