2000 Dodge RAM 2500 body problems

Filed Jan 9, 2018 · Body · 173,190 miles · OR

Dash cracked and shattered to pieces, with no reason apparent reason and/or without operator's control. Part of it happened when I was driving.

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Body · 90,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured. The dashboard was previously replaced twice for the same failure. The contact was afraid that the air bags would deploy without warning. The dealer was not notified of the failure and no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2016 · Body · 96,000 miles · WV

The dashboard around the instrument cluster, radio, and heat/AC controls is breaking into pieces. I am concerned that this will be a safety issue in the event of an accident. This is because of the sharp and jagged edges and loose material all throughout the dash area. Currently I have zip ties holding my heat/AC controls in place and 2 remaining factory screws holding my radio in place. The top portion of the dash also has failed and fallen apart over the years and due to safety concerns, I have already replaced it. I have been unsuccessful in finding a suitable replacement lower dash assembly to replace mine with.

Filed Aug 15, 2016 · Body · 178,000 miles · OR

The metal surrounding the door latch has ripped in half leaving a gaping seam and the door latch will not keep the driver's side door safely closed. Therefor, because this is a daily driver for me, I have to use a 1,000 lb cargo strap to keep the door shut until I can find a way to get it fixed.

Filed Feb 17, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 160,000 miles · WA

The dash just started to crack and fall apart into small and large very sharp pieces. What would happen in an accident? These sharp plastic parts could fly right into the driver and passengers faces.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Body · CA

The front dash board crumbled behind the front panel according to my mechanic while put on a facing dash cover to patch a crack in the instrument panel.. The dash that is protected with cover is grossly cracked. I also drive 52 year old vw bug that has started to have some plastic failure around the steering wheel, but not a single crack in the dash after 52 years in the california sun. The dodge on the other hand failed after just 9 years, and failed catastrophically. The cracking most likely happened sooner as I had a dash cover on it and didn't think to check until the cover need to be secured with velcro again.

Filed Feb 12, 2014 · Body · CA

Dashboard cracked and has sunk in. Fumes are now coming through the dashboard. I wonder if the airbag will work now. I thought this was a individual incident but now I am finding out that many customers are experiencing this same problem. I need to get a dashboard replacement but that is going to cost over $300 just for the part and $300 to install. Dodge is not issuing a recall but should since this can go into a safety issue.

Filed Aug 19, 2013 · Body · NJ

Possible defective dashboard, has multiple big cracks and is fatigued material, seems to be getting worse and posing a safety hazard. If vehicle were to be involved in a crash, sharp plastic shards will be projected thru cab of truck. I do have a family and their safety is a major concern. Please get back to me in reference to this matter.

Filed May 16, 2013 · Body · 34,500 miles · VA

Dash is falling apart. If the airbag deploys plastic shards are going to fly also plastic shards are falling into my vents and blowing out my A/C vents and hitting me in the face.

Filed Mar 25, 2013 · Body · PA

Started truck up and commenced to travel to my destination. During that trip there was a loud snap and the dash pad developed a crack which has since turned into many cracks with a piece of the pad falling down inside the dash. Also the instrument bezel has since broke on the top edge where one of the pad cracks is. When I showed it to the service dept. At a local dealer right after the initial crack they said there was nothing that could be done because it was off warranty. The main cracks seem to have started at screw mounting holes. I have also had small pieces of plastic fly out of the defrost holes at times with some hitting me in the face. This issue should be a recall especially since mine started at around 24 to 25 k miles and I only have approx. 76k on it now. Also this has been a major problem with a whole lot of people. Also the seat cushions are junk. I had mine replaced under warranty and within 60 days the base support was right back where it was and I was told they couldn't replace them again.