Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge pickup. The contact stated that the dashboard cracked all the way from the driver's side to the passenger side area. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who stated that they were unaware of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired.. The current mileage was 113,000 and the failure mileage was unavailable.
Body, doors & structure
Dodge Pickup Body problems by year
11 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Pickup's body, doors & structure. Doors, hoods and latches, frame rust, sunroofs, leaks, trim and structural failures.
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Latest Pickup body complaints
DASHBOARD CRACKING AND FALLING APART. *TR
Large holes in dash of 2000 dodge ram1500 pickup,stated as a crack, now entire dash. *Tr
Have 2001 dodge ram, 81,000 miles. Dash is falling apart, has been for several years. Contacted chrysler an issued complaint. Ref #18411025. Was told by them that they would pay for labor to correct known problem and that I would have to pay for part. Part 375.00, Labor 175.00. Asked them to pay for part and I would install . Reply was no. *Tr
99 Dodge ram noticed crack in dash while still under warranty, but didn't pursue it. App. 300 Miles out of warranty, dashboard cracked in a thousand pieces, electrical ready to come through dodge states they have never heard of the problem, although, after a news program, they fixed the dashes in a florida town. Thousands of reports on the web. *Tr
Dash board falling to pieces and down into controls under dash also big glare from cracks in windshield dangerous I believe dodge knows this just type in ram pickup dash boards into internet thousands of complaints dodge has a new dash and new part number because they know big problem they want us all to pay 1000.00 To put in new dash this will end up in accidents I believe dodge should recall these dash boards just ask any one with dodge ram trucks . Thanks david *tr
Dash board cracked in several locations. Tape bracket also cracked. When I tried to replace black dash cover, it broke in one place what made me stop from changing it. The task was very unpleasant and dash board is so fragile.*Jb
Entire dash has cracked. Holes now exist where plastic has fallen out, the largest being 12" long. Saw news report on orlando, florida channel wkmg regarding cracked dashes on dodge rams. Went by dealer (park cities dodge in dallas, tx) to see about repair. They quoted $600 minimum for repair, so I decided not to have the work done at that time. Called the dodge consumer relations line to see how this could be resolved. As the news report indicated some people are having their dash replaced for as little as...
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$100. Dodge placed me on hold, called the dealer and they ultimately decided this was purely a cosmetic issue and would not help at all. In addition, her decision was final and there was nothing I could do about it. Clearly this is not a "cosmetic issue" if I'm having the same problem as are dodge owners in florida. I am most concerned about this regarding the impact it has on the passenger side airbag. Additionally, I'm concerned about the weather affecting the exposed wiring under the dash. *Tr
Incident: cracking of dash on dodge pickup which could lead up to dash breaking apart and falling into the vehicle control electronics which is located beneath the cracked and deteriorating dash board. Crashes: none injuries: none *tr
Dash board cracked very bad and all of a sudden. Very close to passenger air bag. *Nm
The trucks bed tore loose where it was bolted to the vehicles frame. Vehicle was a 1998 dodge diesel heavy duty pick-up. *Nlm *ts *jb
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