Add my well maintained, garaged since new 2001 dodge ram 2500 to the list of trucks with disintegrating dashboard. Always kept protectant applied but to no avail. Obviously a manufacturer defect.
2001 Dodge RAM 2500 body complaints
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01 dodge ram 2500 dash collapse.
I am not the original owner but I have owned the vehicle about three years now and the dash just started cracking for no reason. Poor material in dash compound? I owned a 1996 chevy pick up where there was a recall to replace the dash because of improper material mixture, why wont dodge replace the dashes in these dashes in these pickups for the same reason?
I have a dodge ram 2500 2001 the dash board is randomly cracking even though it has been covered with dashmat since day 1, on further investigating I discovered I am not the only dodge owner with this problem in fact 'all' 2001 dodge ram owners have the 'exact' same problem which is eventually cracking dashboards turn into jigsaw puzzles. This in turn will leave exposed wires dodge needs to recall this fault instead of their response which is come down will do you a great deal on a new dodge!!
I keep my 2001 dodge ram 2500 diesel in mint condition. There is no reason the dashboard cracked. I armor all it and clean the inside all the time. I keep the glass covered as well with sun visor. I was shocked to see my dashboard cracked. There was no reason for it. Then I saw the news report about this same problem in 2001 dodge ram 2500. Was there any resolution?
Dash cracked on my 2001 dodge truck I feel its not safe.
The dashboard of the vehicle has completely cracked and busted leaving a giant hole in it. Leaving all the wires and heater vents exposed. This happened just with normal driving of vehicle no crashes or anything ever hit it to cause the problem.
2001 dodge 2500 and similar models. Dash boards crack and break apart completely resulting in much of the dash being gone. Reports of airbag deployment from broken pieces inside dash. Recommend a recall of all model vehicles 1994-2002 dodge pickup trucks to fix the problem. I have had to remove the fuses on my vehicle to prevent airbag deployment due to the fact that my dash is completely disintegrated, and airbag light came on. I have also cut my hands on the sharp edges of the broken dash pieces.
I have a 2001 dodge 2500 4x4 and the dash is falling apart rapidly. I had two small cracks a week ago and now I have a new one that extends from my windshield to my radio. Now I'm worried its going to sink in and cause electrical problem that could potentially lead to a fire.
Dodge ram 2500 quad cab- dashboard cracking from defroster vent back; occurring in many places. I have read of this happening to many of these trucks. Dealer will not address issue. Truck has less than 40,000 miles.
Cracked dashboard, deteriorating plastic, cracking and falling apart.
Dashboard has cracked causing a safety hazard with the driver and passenger airbag. Dashboard has so many cracks in it that it is beyond repair. The dash continues to crack more as time goes by and will eventually cave in from loss of structural integrity around it.
I own a 2001 dodge ram 2500 that I bought new. It has 115,753 miles to this date. The truck is kept under a shed 90% of the time and still looks great on the outside. I recently noticed a crack in the dash bezel and now have large cracks all over the top of the dash. I have read and seen many dodge trucks with this same problem. The cracks turn into large holes with sharp edges. As many complaints as I have seen just on the internet, this has got to be a manufacturing defect. I have only been searching on the computer for less than an hour and have found hundreds of complaints. I know that this is a 7 year old truck, but it has been taken care of. I have had many small problems with my truck since it was new, but nothing that I thought was a widespread problem. I usually just have fixed what is broke, but from what I have read this problem will just come back again. I should not be responsible for repairing something that broke on its on over and over again. If I knew that a new dash would fix the problem, I would not any problem going out and buying one. But many people have done this exact thing and are still in the same situation. Dodge needs to be held responsible for their mistakes and fix them. If they came out with a new dash and told me that they would stand behind it, I would go out and buy it. But that is not the case. Thank you for your time.
Driving down rural road the hood popped up blocking my view. I could see the side of the road under the open hood and pulled over hood has not been replaced yet.
2001 dodge ram 2500 diesel with a cracking dash. The plastic used in the dash is of extremely poor quality. Dash has numerous cracks that run the entire span of the dash. Wires are exposed and who knows if the airbags will deploy in an accident. Dodge refuses to do anything about the problem.
Dashboard has cracked and huge chunks are falling off the dash in turn exposing the wiring and such to the sun. Not sure when it started, I have contacted dodge via email off an don since the problem started.
The vehicle has been in my possession and well maintained since 2003. The dash has started to crack and is now falling apart in large pieces. The dealer refused to do anything about this because he stated it was cosmetic. Dodge will not do anything because the dealer will not acknowledge the problem. This is a safety issue. The pieces of the dash could cause severe lacerations in a collision. This seems to be a flaw in the plastic because there are more people having the same problem. The plastics company should be held accountable for this flaw and a recall should be done.
Hood on dodge ram pickup flew up as I was driving. I was able to pull it down and beat it back into shape so I can still use the truck.
Dashboard has completely disintegrated into small and large pieces that fall onto the electrical wiring harness to completely destroy the dashboard. This is an extremely dangerous safety hazard. This has all happened within six months of my purchase of the vehicle a 2001 dodge ram 2500 turbo diesel. There are hundreds if not thousands of other people who own the same vehicle who have the same problem with their dashboard cracking then falling apart. Clearly a manufacturer defect.
Dashboard is falling apart. We purchased this truck for our 16 year old as his first vehicle. I am worried about the safety issues.
Cracking dash board in 2001 dodge truck. My dash is cracked in several places with large holes developing because of this problem.
Cracking dashboard, will not stop. Just keeps adding more and more.
- since last year on my pick up dodge ram 2001 the dashboard cracked. -until now any correction has done, and any replacement.
Cracked dashboard leading to defective wiring and steering column problems.
Dash cracking and falling in.
I own a 2001 dodge ram 2500 cummins truck and within three years my dash started falling apart. I approached the dealer with this issue but unfortunately my warranty was up 1000 miles ago. I didn't want to pay the 600 bucks for the replacement dash installed so I purchased one from the dealer and installed it myself. I take very good care of my vehicle so I couldn't stand having my truck look like crap. Well my new dash is now even worse than the first dash. I just cant believe dodge would let such an inferior product be used on their trucks. I thought they were supposed to be ram tuff??? I have had vehicles that were over 20 years old and the dash was fine how could a 7 year old vehicle go through 2?
I have a 2001 dodge ram 2500 truck and my dash started cracking. And now is falling in. Dodge wont fix there problem. Pieces of the dash is falling inside of dash wires. Eventually might rub wires causing a short or fire very unsafe.
Dash has started to crack near passenger airbag. Not parked under sun.
Dashboard is falling apart.
Dashboard started cracking lengthwise and vertically as well as around the air vents next to the windshield.
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