1999 Dodge Quad Problems, complaints & recalls

This is a necessity that dodge needs to recall and reimburse people for their loses! I personally sent a letter to the dodge corporation telling them of this dangerous product! Their answer! Sorry for your loss! The dash boards of the late model 90's and early 2000 trucks made by dodge were built with cheaply made material. You could armoral or whatever cleaner and preserver you want and the dash would still fall apart. The material from the dash and ducts will fall on the heater element and catch the inside of...

Cut my self removing pieces the gov should make dodge replace these dashes at no cost to us. I have a bad heater core and no one will change it because of the dash needs to be removed and its so broken they can't remove it without replacing it. At a cost of a $1000.00 Plus the cost of the heater core r&r . I had to get a cover for my dash so I could reattached the vin code. Please do something about this. I figure I will hit a bump one day and the whole thing will fall!!! *Tr

Vehicle purchased new. Filing complaint regarding numerous cracks in dashboard. Chunks of dash breaking off. Informed by tv ad stating that this is on-going problem with dodge pickups. Feel that this is safety issue as chunks could fly off dash like bullets. Feel chrysler should recall and replace these deteriorated dashboards. Contacted chrysler 07-30-13. They indicated that this is an on-going problem but there is nothing they are going to do about it. *Tr

I have seen aprox 1000 or more complaint about dashes on dodge trucks and cars that are cracking!! Mine stared slow then one day I got in and noticed the whole thing had cracked in several spots, now I have now dash cover at all, I feel strongly that this is a safety concern, that's why I keep adding names to my list, have over 600 names and vin# for dodge trucks with dashes in very bad shape from 94 up to 07 that are cracking. *Tr

Defects in manufacturer dashboard creation process may lead dashboard to fail by way of cracking and erosion. This failure of the 97-02 dodge ram does not allow for sufficient impact resistance in a frontal accident and may cause failures of the airbag system due to pieces of the broken dash interfering with supplemental restraint systems housed within the dashboard. This may also cause the supplemental restraint system to fail to deploy due to dashboard support being eroded away. Cracking and breakage of dashboard...

1999 Quad cab steering is very loose. Gear box leaking, replaced, steering is still very loose. All tie rods, axle joints, shocks, drag link, steering damper replaced, alignment completed. Steering is still very loose. Dealership technician states problem known of, don't know how to remedy. This has been an issue since time purchased, approx. 5 Years. *Tr

1999 Dodge ram 1500 dashboard cracked, falling apart, sink hole on top of dashboard. *Ak

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge quad cab. The contact stated that the entire dashboard is cracking and becoming loose inside the vehicle. The failure ranges from hairline cracks to major size cracks. He feels that this failure will eventually lead to expose wires. The contact has not contacted the manufacturer or a local authorized dealer. He does not believe that a recall is available for his vehicle. The engine size and vin were unknown. The current mileage is 130,000 and failure mileage was 100,000.

While driving, the oil pressure light appeared on the dash board. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the mechanic indicated the vehicle had oil sludge and the engine need to be replaced. The consumer stated that he changed the oil between 5 and 7 thousands miles. Please provide further information. *Jb

The transmission oil temperature light came on while driving, and then the transmission failed to re-engage, the mechanic informed the consumer a new transmission was needed. *Ts *jb

The intake manifold gasket cracked, which allowed oil to leak from engine and expelled through the tail pipe. *Jb

Brakes failed causing an accident and injury. *Slc