general problems of the 2001 Dodge Dakota

Entire dash is falling to pieces. Cracks everywhere. Only 50k miles.

2001 Dodge ram was involved in a 20 mph accident. The dash which already had several cracks broke into dozens of sharp fragments which were flown around the driver and passenger. Dodge dealer admitted this is a common problem but the factory has refused to accept fault or issue a recall.

In traffic going down the road at 65 mph, the dashboard caved in. Loose pieces everywhere. I didn't know if this had affected the electronics or not at the time. I just had to pull over and cut through three lanes of traffic. Luckily so far, just some minor electrical problems here and there. I am scared this will affect the airbag system later on. Dodge says there is no recall on this. Very unfortunate, last Dodge I will ever own.

The dash on my 2001 Dodge is falling apart leaving sharp jagged edges that my children could be cut by. So far Dodge is not doing anything about it to my knowledge, even though this is a wide spread problem. Please look into this.

The dashboard on my 2001 Dodge ram 1500 started developing cracks about 12 months ago. The cracks began on the passenger side around the air bag and continue to extend in several areas towards the drivers side. The dashboard appears to be extremely brittle and areas are beginning to sag inward. Components encased within the dash were not designed for constant exposure to sunlight that will result from continued failure of the dashboard. This creates a concern as to the potential exposure of electrical and air bag deployment components and the possibility of the air bag deployment being compromised as a result of the dash deterioration or the possibility of electrical malfunctions resulting from wiring insulation becoming brittle due to sun exposure.

2001 Dodge Dakota leaks water during rainstorms on the passenger front floor.

Where should I start my 2001 Dodge Dakota quad cab as with most complaints I also have had the same problems as other owners of this truck I have had to replace both leaf springs on the rear end both snapped at the same spot for no reason . Have had to replace heater core ac core driverside door lock sometimes works also replaced passenger side complete hub assembly,now going to have to replace driver side,abs system now failing after replacing rear brake shoes on truck the control module for the abs system stays running after turning truck off have to unplug wiring. If Toyota can recall there vehicles for safety reasons then so should american manufacturing and the government should make them. But us government doesn't want to upset company's and make them lose more money I for one plan to place a law suit against them for there neglect against defective parts on these trucks and cars I plan to use this web site and others as my bases for law suit with this many complaints there has to be a problem.

The dashboard on the 2001 Dodge ram 1500 was falling apart.

I am the original owner of a 2001 Dodge quad cab dashboard is almost completely gone from cracking. Had a piece come off as I was driving, and hit me in the eye while windows were open. . Called d/c once, no response. . Called today, and they said they would look at it for me. . Report from local tv showed this to be a major problem. The electrical components are failed.

The dashboard on my 2001 Dodge ram is cracked in several places with big gaping holes. After googling this problem, I discovered there are thousands of these.

The dash- has cracks that run the length of the dash total of six the truck only has 29,000 miles and is garaged all the time. I feel this is a defect. The truck has never been abused in anyway before last week my truck was in excellent shape.

2001 Dodge ram quad cab short bed pickup has mysterious failure of the dashboard. Cracks extend throughout. Very concerned about potential dangers associated with a collision and airbag deployment. Pieces of the dashboard could become dangerous projectiles causing serious injury or death. Cracks began in July of 2005 and have become so severe by 2009 there is not much of the dashboard left intact.

This complaint concerns the disintegration of the dashboard on the 2001 Dodge ram pickup. My truck was only 4 yrs old when it started cracking. It is totally unacceptable for a auto manufacturer to produce something that falls apart so quickly and then not offer to replace it. I am also having problems with the left front speaker, probably due to the wiring being damaged with the breakage.

The dash in my 2001 Dodge ram 2500 diesel has cracked in many places. I always have used a windshield visor.

Dash on 2001 Dodge quad cab has been cracking for the last 3 years even into air bag department, Dodge company says they are not responsible for the dash, I think its is time Dodge steps in before someone is kill there are enough complaints the national safety board steps in and investigate as to what went wrong.

The dashboard in our 2001 Dodge ram truck has a huge crack in it. It has been there for several years. There has been nothing done thus far to repair this.

Severe flooding of passenger floor of vehicle. Electrical risk. Mold & allergy problem.

2001 Dodge ram 1500 pick-up dash is almost completly collapsed/broken.

Driving on public streets his a small pot hole, the dashboard broke and the bezel fell off causing a driving hazard.

Cab and bed of vehicle collide whenever driven over a hill or bump in the road. Dealer has been contatced. Please provide further details.

2001 Dodge Dakota with the passenger side floor saturated. Customer states that the dealer performed work according to the TSB and problem still persisted. Mechanic then replaced the 90 degree elbow on the draining tube.