Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram. Three years ago, the contact noticed a crack on the dashboard. Currently, the crack has spread so far that the dashboard is completely damaged and coming apart. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was a recall ; however, her vehicle was not included. The contact stated that the cruise control sporadically disengages while driving. She further stated that the speed control switch took a long time to activate. The consumer stated broken pieces from the dashboard can injure or kill someone. The powertrain, recall number, and speed were unknown. The failure mileage was 87,000 and current mileage was 140,000. Updated 01/03/08. *lj updated 12/31/07
2001 Dodge Ram body complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram. The contact stated that the vehicle's dashboard began to crack and pieces are falling down into the instrument panel. He has written letters to the attorney general's office, the better business bureau, and daimler chrysler. No one has responded as of yet. This failure has been ongoing since january of 2004. The contact stated that the vehicle was still under the original warranty when the failure first began. The failure still persists. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 91,000 and failure mileage was 36,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to power dodge for repairs. The consumer stated the dealer will provide a copy of repairs. Updated 06/29/07
5/8/07. 2001 dodge ram. Consumer states that the dash shows cracks and is falling apart. *mc
Dt: while driving down a hill the brakes went out. The contact was able to get it safely off the highway. This occurred on august 15, 2005. The contact took vehicle to a mechanic. They said that it was due to the way that the van was built. He said that it caused the battery to leak and burn a whole in the brake line. The vehicle is still at the mechanic's shop. The contact was concerned that someone else could have an accident due to the problem with the vehcile's structure.
Dt: was pulling a trailer at 45 MPH the vehicle started fish tailing. Without the trailer at 55 MPH the vehicle will fish tail. Took the vehicle to chrysler , and found that it was shaky. The tie rods ends, ball joints, and the check bar malfunctioned on the front of the vehicle. Almost had a wreck. This happened on 24, june 2205. *ak the consumer stated the vehicle was poorly designed, the front of the vehicle was too light for the weight of the engine. There was no grease fitting for the ball joint. The rotors were replaced.
Hood blew up while traveling at 40 MPH, striking and cracking the windshield.
The vehicle slipped out of gear and the body separated from the chassis on the passenger side front.
At 35 MPH hood opened without warning, destroying windshield and hood. There was no secondary latch on hood. Dodge dealer unwilling to investigate because vehicle was out of warranty.
Vehicle is pulling to right at all times, taken to dealer 3 times. Dealer did alignment, did not remedy the problem.*ak while driving vehicle parted to the right. Consumer applied brakes and attempted to maneuver vehicle to avoid a light pole, however vehicle would not stop nor turn thereby hitting a tree instead. Consumer sustained minor injuries. Dealer found right front caliper frozen and would not release. Right front brake caliper replaced. Center console latch inoperative. New center console lid replaced.
Left side rear quad panel not welded correctly. There are large gaps in the seam, and panel is pushed out passed the body line.
Rpms are racing down and up, and sometimes get stuck in up position. When shifting gears, a clanking noise occurs. Also, when starting up vehicle it will shake. Consumer was told these problems are due to faulty computer and chrysler will not have a remedy for about 2-3 months. *ak there was noise from rear end when shifting gear. The driver side door was hard to close. The engine had rough idle.
While traveling at highway speed side mirrors shake, causing poor visibility. *ak consumer states dealer has replaced mirrors threee times and dealer refuse to fix or investigate any further, there is a front end noise in suspension while driving over speed bumps, springs,sjocks and sway bar was replaced and the noise stopped for two weeks and reoccured, engine idling rough, poor gas mileage, found that spark plug misfired, engine stalls when in gear consumer also states seal around windshield is loose windshield had to be replaced..
I was involved in a minor collision with a small atv on public trails on dnr property in south carolina. While the atv escaped damage, the front bumper of my truck was a total loss. I would hate to see the amount of damage and the lack of protection if involved in a crash with another vehicle. Also, according to the associated press in the greenville news on 04/21/2001, tests conducted by the insurance institute for highway safety said that these bumpers sustained "excessive" damage in 5 MPH crashes. Repair bill from test--$2006.
While driving could step on the brakes pedal and noise will come from bottom of vehicle, and another noise from fuel tank that makes a lot of noise ,like bouncing. Could not be corrected by dealer. *ak the consumer was concerned about the fuel tank noise and states that it should be investigated. There is a cluncking noise on take off or stoping due to trans mount failure.
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