I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The dashboard is cracked and busted. I do not want a dodge replacement. It will just do it again. I found one for 300 dollars from sandkindusties.com. All I want from dodge is the 300 dollars to order the dash.
2001 Dodge RAM 1500 body complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. When the vehicle was parked, the contact observed that the instrument panel sustained severe cracking throughout the surface. There was an extremely large crack on the front driver side near the air bag. The most severe cracks began to peel. The contact was concerned about the potential safety hazard. The failure mileage was 40,000. The current mileage was 80,000. Updated 05/10/10 *bf updated 07/16/10*jb updated 09/20/10
My dash board began cracking and falling apart. Finally, just caved in when heater core was being replaced. I cut myself and nearly burnt myself by the heater core trying to get the pieces out. This is a major hazard!!
We own a 2001 dodge ram club cab. My husband bought this truck used but in great condition february 2006. When purchased it had a tiny crack in the dash up near the windshield nothing worth making a big deal of. Over the last four years so many cracks have appeared you cant tell it used to be one piece! One time I was driving and heard a noise, turning off the radio and stopping the truck I looked up to find the dash literally breaking apart before my eyes. These cracks are the entire width of the truck. Driver side to passenger side. Dodge needs to take responsibility for their product. Since when are they exempt from having to own up to their failures. It is a shame that they are ruining their own name by turning their heads to this obvious problem. They make some great trucks, so why would they want to ruin their own reputation by not taking care of this?
I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500, when it was only 4 years old the dash started cracking. Since then, the entire top of the dash is collapsed and cracks are appearing in the frame as well as the lower dash. Shards of plastic from the dash went into the blower for the a\c and came out of the vents. If I didn't wear glasses anyway the shards could have damaged my eyes. I had to replace the fan's squirrel cage due to the damage from pieces of dash. Since then the glove compartment fell out of the lower dash and landed on my sons foot. No serious injury but cuts and a bruise. Dodge needs to step up to the plate and fix these instead of pretending that this is not a problem. I love my truck but if they don't fix this issue, next time I'll buy a ford.
Dashboard severely cracked creating a hazardous situation. Pieces become dislodged with windows open and become missiles blown by the wind.
I own a 2001 dodge ram 1500, and the dashboard is completely falling apart from cracking. I have had erratic electric problems, which is probably due to wires being severed or frayed by dash pieces, and my biggest fear is the passenger airbags. Who is to say that the airbag isn't damaged, either from sharp dash pieces or sun exposure? This is a safety issue!
I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500 sport model. The dashboard began to crack last summer. It only has 83,000 miles on it and I keep it under a garage. I believe it will continue to crack until it falls in. I am afraid this could lead to serious safety problems. There are many people having the same problem. At this time dodge will not do anything to help. I believe this is a design problem.
I bought a used 2001 dodge ram 1500 ext. Cab 1/2 ton pick-up truck in december of 2008 and my dash boards had no cracks in it at that time ,but my dash board is now cracking and collapsing. As far as I know dodge does not have a recall at this time. But there is alot of problems with the dash boards cracking and collapsing onto the electrical wiring causing shorts. From either exposure to sun light or the parts of the dash boards falling onto the electrical components is causing problems due to inferior products being used to make the dash boards. Is there anyway to make dodge fix this problem?
2001 dodge 1500 slt broken dash !@#$% near cut my wrist open from the dash.
2001 dodge ram 1500 dash cracked!
I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500 pick up truck that I bought new. I started to have cracks appear in the dash. I reported it to the dealer while the truck was still under the factory extended warranty. They listed it as follows, customer states crack in dash, verified concern, found faulty dash pad, $665+tax to replace, customer declined at this time. This was in july of 06, now in january of 2010 I have big holes in the dash and cracks are spreading to gauges.
2001 dodge ram dash parts fall out that are sharp and my cause problem with internal dash components or hurt someone riding in the vehicle. The pieces fall out about everytime I drive the truck . I have a 5 year old son that I cannot let ride in the truck because of the fear of airbag failure or him touching the dash and getting cut by sharp edges from pieces that have cracked out. Nothing has been done to fix this problem by me or dealer . I feel this is a factory defect and they should be made accountable for its only the right thing to do ...
I have a 2001 dodge ram the dashboard is falling apart there is a defect in the pigment used to make this and other years plastics researching a lot I noticed this is a major problem!!!!!for alot of people this matter needs immediate attention when I hit a bump its like its going to shatter like glass wont be good driving down road and getting plastic shards in mine and passengers eyes!!!!
I have a 2001 dodge ram and the dash board is cracking and caving in on the whole dash leaving big holes near the cluster there are jagged pieces falling in behind the dash board hitting wires they want 460.00 for dash and 500 to install this is a safety issue and should be fixed buy dodge at no charge this is definitely a big safety issue and with all that gov money the got they need to repair the past with some of it mine will have to be replaced .
2001 dodge ram 1500 dash cracking really bad my truck has less than 60,000 miles on the clock and is garaged.
Like many others, the dash fell apart...you aren't doing a thing about it until what? Someone dies? 2001 dodge ram 1500 truck. Everyone I talk to knows someone whose truck did the same thing. If we are in a wreck and the airbag doesn't deploy due to the support system being missing....falling apart totally....then if we die, will something be done to make chrysler stand good for the repairs? I have contacted them and they want us to pay 800 for our part. No...it is their widespread defect and we will not pay a penny. We have had a fire in the dash as everything is open to the elements now....we had to stop on the side of the road and crawl up under and find the wires burning. Whenever you turned on the key, it smoked and burned. Finally, after the truck was towed home, he traced the wire to the heated mirrors and removed it. Waiting for the next fire, I guess. What a shame for chrysler to take bailout money and not help customers and ensure their safety. Will someone please step up?????
I own a 2001 dodge ram 1500 club cab. I bought the vehicle used with only 2,000 miles on it. With in approx. 3 years the dash started to crack, these cracks have become holes, to the point that my whole dash has collapsed. The frame around the front of the dash has also cracked to the point that only one area at the bottom is holding it on the vehicle. I am very concerned that this will cause a serious accident one day, and am asking that you look into having chrysler create a recall on this situation. Thank you for your time!
I own a 2001 dodge ram 1500 regular cab sport. My dash has several cracks which many intersect creating sharp points. I have about an 8-10" hole in my dash. My dash began cracking about 4 or 5 years ago and has continued getting worse. There are 2 other dodge ram 1500 regular cabs, 1 being a 1999 and the other a 2001 and they are both cracked as well. No holes in them, but are getting worse.
I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500 that I've owned 6 years. After about a year the dash started to crack on its own. I progressively got worse to the point that large pieces were falling under the dash frame. I've taken the truck it the dodge dealer several times and they said that it would cost me around $800 to have it replaced. To me this is a safety hazard in that the already loose pieces as well as other that would brake off in a wreck could cause bodily harm, mostly to the face and eyes.
I bought a dodge ram 1500 quad cab brand new in 2001. In 2007 I noticed a crack in the dash that has went from one side to the other and top to bottom. I feel that if the vehicle were to be involved I n a crash pieces of the dash could injure someone's eyes or other parts. I have had contact with chrysler through a friend and they will not even address the issue ( I am not alone with this problem) with me, all they said was that they do not know who made the product for them, which is a total lie, they have computers they know. I feel that the general public could be hurt by this problem and it should be addressed.
Vehicle manufacture defect dash is cracking apart.
2001 dodge ram dash board falling apart , not only are me and my family in danger because of wiring failure but my daughter literally cut her hand on the cracked plastic.
Dashboard crack last week my wife noticed that the dashboard on my 2001 dodge ram 1500 extended cab was cracked . We seem to think it may have occurred quite a while ago but was never noticed before .
Dashboard of my 2001 dodge ram 1500 is cracking all over. I am worried that the airbags will not function correctly if needed. Head lights are no longer staying put, if I hit a bump they move.
Cracked/damaged dashboard agate assy. Sharp edges have tendency to cut/harm persons in vehicle. Broken vents fall into air duct causing harm to A/C sys. Must be replaced before any other issues occur.
2001 dodge ram 1500 dash shattered and caved in causing electrical lighting problems (intermittent headlights, et al).
Cracked dash on 2001 dodge ram 1500 . Shards from dash can cause electrical problems and/or airbag problems.
My dash has been cracking out over the last year . 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.
I own a 2001 dodge ram 1500- whole dash is cracking and falling apart. This could be safety hazard as what if pieces of the dash fall into AC vent and get forced out? Or what kind of effect will sunlight have on any wiring exposed by cracks?
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