Right side of the dashboard was removed to repair the air conditioning. Dealership denied the problem, and agreed to repair it for 50% of the cost. Dealership caused the defect. *ak the dashboard started cracking around in march/april 2004. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they indicated that the cracking was not there fault. The crack initially started on the passenger side near the screws by the windshield now there are several cracks on both sides of the dash.
Dodge Ram windshield crack problems
15 of the 3,966 owner complaints about the Dodge Ram describe windshield cracks, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 15
- worst model year
- 1994
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
What owners say
Consumer was traveling 55mph on highway and without prior noise hood popped open and flew, hitting windshield. Windshield glass has a crack in it. Dealership wasaware of problem. *ak consumer states hood,paint and hinges are damaged.
Windshield will pop and crack will form from side or bottom center of windshield as if under pressure.
I was traveling around 30mph. Came up on stop sign road turned to ice coud not stop hit enbankment head on shoulder strap did not catch face hit windshield cracked nose in two places.if air bags would have deployed injuries would not have been so bad !!!
On the passenger side in the center windshield was cracking, horizontally. Crack were getting progressively longer then original 5 inches. Been to dealer & mechanic indicated it was a stress crack & windshield needed to be replaced.
While washing vehicle in 90 degree weather owner applied water to windshield, and it cracked due to the windshield being very thin. Dealer has seen vehicle.
I was watering my lawn on sun. Aug 6..temp outside was approx. 78 degrees..inside temp of my truck was approx. 85 degrees ( windows down). The water from the hose sprayed my windshield for approx. 5 seconds, when all of a sudden I heard a crack. My windshield cracked at eye level from the drivers side, then proceeded to the top of the windshield in the centre, then back down on the passenger side ( total crack approx. 2 -3 feet in length). The windshield had no visible cracks or fractures to attribute to this problem. I did notice in your reports from others..someone report a windshiel defect on july 6/00. Two chrylser dealerships says it happens due to sudden temp. Changes..I am not satisfied with this answer or the possiblilty of it happening to a replacement windshield ??
Was driving at 45 MPH when hood unlatched unexpectedly even with safety mechanism, causing the hood to crack windshield and brackets.
While driving the vehicle down the street at 25 MPH steering system broke, unable to operate vehicle. Tow truck was called. Then comsumer contacted the manufacturer, they were willing to fix vehicle but comsumer did not want to because he feels it is unsafe. *ak the vehicle was purchased new. The steering and the windshield were replaced twice. The windshield had cracked.
The front windshield has cracked.
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling 65,896 my 2008-2009 light and heavy duty dodge ram pickup trucks. The windshield wiper module motor assembly may be susceptible to water intrusion that could result in partial or complete loss of windshield wiping capability.
- Risk
- When the wiper system fails, the operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper module assemblies with vented wiper motor housings free of charge. The safety recall began on august 17, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 09V084000 · Recall details
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
- What is wrong
- The right outside rearview mirror contains convex glass rather than flat. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the images presented in the mirror are closer than they appear which may cause the driver to misjudge the distance from the object to the rear of the vehicle, and could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the right outside rearview mirror with a mirror having a flat surface.
Recall number 94V025002 · Recall details
Questions about the Dodge Ram windshield crack
Which Dodge Ram years have windshield cracks problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1994 (6 complaints), 1995 (5 complaints) and 1999 (2 complaints).
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Dodge Ram?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history