2001 Dodge RAM 1500: windshield cracks

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 130,000 miles · WI

I have a dodge ram 1500 truck. My entire dash is coming apart. A piece flew off and hit me in the face while driving I slammed on the brakes and my wife hit the windshield cracking it. My lights on my ceiling went out don't work

Filed Mar 5, 2013 · Body, Locks · 130,000 miles · IL

Pulled out of parking lot hood flew open cracked windshield bent hinges and hood , barely got shut , afraid to open again , had it checked out by my mechanic and he said that these latches are recalled and fail all the time.

Filed Feb 2, 2012 · Body · 30,000 miles · FL

I have 2 2001 dodge ram 1500 quad cab. And both dashes look like a bomb went off. One of my trucks I was driving and all of the sudden I hear boom almost causing me to get into a bad accident, thank god I could go into the ditch and stop the truck. But long story short both my dashes are bad and no one wants to assume any responsibility over it. I have been forced to park both trucks because I'm scared to drive them. One blew up so bad that it caused the windshield to crack.

Filed Apr 6, 2009 · Locks · 160,000 miles · IL

I was driving my 2001 dodge ram 1500 pick-up truck at approximately 30 miles per hour and the hood flew open, completely blocking my view. The hood and hood hinges were damaged and the windshield was cracked and required replacing.

Filed Jul 22, 2008 · Body · 60,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed May 2, 2007 · Body · FL

Dash board started cracking at screws by windshield. Now has cracked all the way across and is falling into dash.

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Locks · 84,000 miles · TN

While accelerating on I-65 to cruising speed of 70, the hood on my 2001 dodge ram 1500 flipped up and banged against the windshield, cracking the glass and causing loss of sight of the road ahead. I was able to get the truck off to the side by looking out the side window. In traffic on a 3-4 lane expressway, I would have had a major accident. In talking with the dodge dealer, I was told there was no indicated defect in the latch, which obviously had failed, including the safety latch. I am wondering how many more of these incidents have occurred. I am very disappointed in the response I got from my dealer. My insurance company is covering the damage under my comprehensive policy. I will keep the old parts.