Recently I noticed that the dash had cracked on the passenger side. It was not very noticeable from the driver's side and a passenger pointed it out. Since first noticed, the crack (tear) has continued to grow. *tr other than the crack in the dash, the truck looks brand new.
2003 Dodge RAM 2500 body complaints
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I was driving on a four lane highway at 65-70mph. I heard a loud "snap" noise and notice the dashboard on the passenger side had a 8-12" crack on the top and about a 4-7" on the front, directly in the area of the passenger air bag. This can not be safe! It also displays some poor integrity of construction and/or materials used. Since the incident, the dash has continued to crack and split further. The dodge dealership turned me away and explained it "wasn't their problem"....
Pillar handle broke and dash cracking. Almost fell to the pavement when handle pulled off pillar. Can believe its plastic hangers. Also dash cracked right above airbag on passenger side.
The dash board on my 2003 dodge ram is crumbling on some parts and cracking very badly on others. If I should be in an accident the dash is so bad that it would cut the airbags no mater what chrysler says this is a safety issue that needs to be taken care of asap. Before someone is injured not after.
Dash is cracking in several places.
I have a 2003 dodge ram 2500 . We have been noticing our dashboard cracking more and more. It should not been detiorating before we get it paid off. I feel as though it is a defect in the model. And I think dodge company should recall this issue and fix this at no cost to me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the a-pillar, which held the windshield in place, broke. As a result, the dashboard also suffered damage. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the bolts for the a-pillar were known to break. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 79,900. Updated 08/24/11*lj the consumer stated his father grabbed the front passenger side windshield pillar handhold to assist him entering the vehicle. When he was halfway up the handhold, it gave way and he fell back against the door which kept him from falling completely on the pavement. When the consumer examined the damage, he found the handhold was formed with the windshield pillar trim. It was made of plastic which was held on with two 8mm bolts. The bolts were recessed, one at the top of the handhold and one at the bottom. Both bolts were still attached; the top bolt trim base had broken away from the trim/handhold and still had the plastic trim behind the head of the bolt. The bottom bolt had pulled completely through the trim/handhold base. The trim/handhold pulled so far out, that it also broke the dashboard top. Updated 04/19/12
2003 dodge ram 2500 cracked dash.
The dash on my 2003 dodge ram 2500 pickup has started cracking,as has thousand of other dodge pickups,which when the condition worsens to where the vehicle is dangerous to the occupants.I along with thousands of other dodge pickup owners would like for someone to be able to force the chrysler corp.to make recall on all affected vehicles notably year models 2000-2004. Dealers want up to $1,500.00 to repair then in a few years the new dash starts cracking.please help dodge truck owners!
Dodge ram 2500 dashboard is cracked in several places. The main crack is on the passenger side right by the airbag. There are several other cracks throughout the dashboard.
I own a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The dash board has one large crack/hole and multiple little cracks throuout from the drivers side to the passenger side, and front to back. The plastic is brittle and I am concerned that during a crash the pieces will become projectiles and shards that could punture airbags and people causing serious injury. I checked into replacing the part only to find that this is a problem with many of the truck lines of dodge from 1998 through 2006 and the replacements are of the same material and would be prone to crack in short time just as the original dases had. As a former firefighter having responded to many accidents I see this as a time bomb to a death that is not neccessary if it hasn't already happened. The dash, I thought, was supposed to remain flexible for the deployment of airbags but instead will be shattered by the airbag deployment and be blown right into the face of the very person they were supposed to protect causing in all likelyhood severe injuries.
Dodge 2500 slt has a severely cracked dash with multiple very sharp and jagged edges... Its made of very poor and brittle plastic and because its in the dash poses a significant hazard to the airbag deployment and or persons thrown forward onto the dash. Dodge knows this is a problem and hasn't had a recall on this issue. I would like to know if the national highway safety people would like to take action on this issue.
Dash started cracking and has gotten worse over time and now the dash is breaking into sharp pieces and falling down behind dash which is rubbing against electrical wires behind dash console.
I own a 2003 dodge ram 2500. Recently the dash cracked for no apparent reason. I am concerned that the integrity of the dash is now compromised. In the event of a collision I fear that the dash will now turn into little projectiles causing more damage to my occupants.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving in reverse 5 MPH, the brake line flew off the vehicle because of excessive corrosion. The vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic who stated that the entire frame had rusted prematurely. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 12,900.
I have a 2003 dodge ram 2500 that the black dash board has cracked in approximately 4 places. These cracks run from the window to the front edge of the dash board. I previously owned a 1999 dodge ram 2500 with a tan dash board and never had an issue with the dash board cracking. Seems to me there is a defect in the manufacturing of this specific dash board. Why should we as the consumer have to pay to have faulty equipment replaced. These pieces could break free and be logged into the drivers eye and cause serious injury or even death if an accident should occur.
I have a 2003 dodge ram 2500 and I am concerned that after 3 years the plastic dash is cracking and getting worse. The replacement cost is way too much and probably won't last. I think this is a safety issue that should be addressed for the simple reason, if I was in an accident with a passenger and the person put there hands on the dash out of reaction it could possibly lead to some deep lacerations to the hands and forearms. From reading on the internet, dodge is well aware of the problem but will not address it. Thank you for your consideration on a recall for this item.
The dashboard in my 2003 dodge ram 2500 has begun to crack and disintegrate.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard began to disintegrate and pieces of it was falling off and hitting him while driving. He was concerned that the dashboard was so brittle that if anyone had to brace themselves on it their hands would go through it. Chrysler took pictures and stated that they could offer no assistance. Case # 19653576 was filed with the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 45,000.
Dashboard cracking into pieces. From the amount of complaints about this same problem on dodge vehicles I believe it is from faulty materials used in manufacturing.
Cracked dash panel.
Cracked dash board in my 2003 dodge ram 2500, coming apart in pieces, can see through the dash dodge will not cover the defect and seems like a safety issue to me? Thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The dashboard on my 2003 dodge 2500 slt quad pick-up is completely cracked to small pieces that are shape and coming flying out every time the defroster is turned on.
My 2003 dodge ram 2500 has a hole in its dashboard along with huge cracks in it. I have sent emails to dodge but they tell me its not a problem of theirs. How can so many dodges with the same problem not be a problem of daimler chrysler???
I have a 2003 dodge diesel the dashboard has 4 large cracks, from one crack to another it's a matter of time before this piece flies out and hits passengers. I think this is a safety issue and dodge should consider it as being a recall. The least jerk or vibration could cause serious safety hazards. Even while cleaning the dash you have to be careful or you could get cut by the sharp cracks. Hope dodge will take care of complaints and stand by their customers, if not, I will not buy another dodge product!
The dashboard in my 2003 dodge 2500 is cracked all the way through in two places above the airbag. If the airbag was to open I think the passenger would be hit by the broken dashboard piece that would come out. This needs to be fixed by dodge.
2003 dodge cummins dash cracking every where. I have been cut cleaning dash. In a wreak it could get nasty with air bags.
The dashboard on my 2003 dodge ram2500 is cracked all over the place. I count 12 cracks in both upper dash boards. If I ever do have an accident any one in the vehicle could be injured badly just with flying dashboard. I called dodge and they are willing to replace it for $800 with the same evidently inferior plastic that is already proven to be defective. The truck has never been in an accident and nothing else has happened that should have caused any of these cracks.
2003 dodge 2500. Dash is cracked all over and falling a part when you touch it.
The dash in my 2003 dodge ram pickup is cracking horribly. I have seem many others who have the same exact problem in the same locations. This is a design flaw and should be addressed by chrysler.
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