54 problems related to structure have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact stated the dashboard disintegrated. The dealership stated there was no recall, and the vehicle was not under warranty. The contact will have to pay for it. This has happened for six months. No repairs have been made at this time.
The driver noticed that the top of the dashboard, on the passenger's side was cracked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The mechanic also suggested that the problem had been in bind since assembly, popped in several places and he was unable to anything about it at the time. The dash had developed several lengthy cracks and one of the cracks had infringed the drivers side air bag. The consumer was informed by a representative of Chrysler that the vehicle was out of warranty and that Chrysler would not do anything to help with this problem.
Dash crumbling and falling apart, big chunks just break away when you hit a bump or just touch the dash exposing wires, air ducts and heater core, I've had pieces fly out of air ducts while ac is on, hitting me in the face, I would hate to imagine what would happen if I'm involved in a wreck and an air bag deploy with shards of sharp plastic flying at my face or body, it would be like knives flying at you and stabbing or cutting you severely. This prob started not long after purchasing the truck used, after about 70,000-75,000 miles this problem started, I believe Dodge should at least pay for a new dash made with better plastic, I've heard of and know other people with Dodges that have the same problem, I've been told but don't know how true it is but supposedly Dodge was using defective plastic in the dashes from I think 97 through 05.
The dash on my 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab has cracked and has big holes in the dash. . . The dash can't be touched because it will fall apart.
Dashboard craked in several places.
Same as all other dashboard complaints. Dashboard is just self destructing with large pieces falling into the inside of the dash. Nothing shorted out yet but I'm sure it's just a matter of time.
I own a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4, and my dash is just falling apart day by day. The plastic is very brittle. I tried a dash cover but it has nothing to hold it up.
Dashboard literally fell apart, I feel its unsafe in the event of a wreck parts of the dash of this truck could be projectiles. 1999 Dodge ram1500 pick-up.
Purchased a 1999 Dodge 1500 with approximately 49k miles on it in 2004. Have had continual problem with dash breaking. It is now to the point that I feel the passenger side airbag will be impaired or even become lethal if it deployed. This appears to be a defect with numerous other owners having the same complaint. Dodge has refused to help correct problem. This makes it potentially hazardous for a front seat passenger. I am afraid with the condition of the dash at this point serious bodily injury may occur due to its condition. It almost appears that the default has caused the position of the dash to change subsequently changing the position of the airbag.
Dashboard is falling apart pieces are coming off if an accident were to occur I might be hit by a flying object in the eye and not be able to minimize damage on my 1999 Dodge ram the company should be responsible for this repair.
Dashboard was falling apart. Pieces were falling down inside the dashboard and could not be recovered. Safety problem from the stand point of if there should be an accident the pieces could cause serious injuries.
The dash board material contained a 16 inch crack. The hinge had broken off of the glove box. Scc.
Paint discoloration black paint turning white.
The dashboard in the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 started developing cracks in it a few years after purchase. I tried to contact the dealer pertaining to this, but was told, "sorry, it was out of warranty". The cracks have continued for the past few years despite purchasing a window shade to screen it from the sun. If the cracks continued, entire pieces will begin to fall somewhere behind the dashboard onto electrical components as well as possibly spread to the passenger air bag.
Dashboard crumbled into little pieces. Dealership indicated that this occurred because of a defect in the material being used. This was a common problem with these vehicles. The entire dashboard had to be replaced.
1999 Dodge ram quad cab dashboard developed its first crack on the passenger side above the airbag five years ago. In the past couple of years, the dash on the passenger side is continuing to disintegrate despite using visors to keep as much sun out as possible. The drivers side is also starting to "crumble" around the air vents.
While driving at any speed, when the vehicle hit a bump, pieces of the dash board flakes off. There are numerous cracks running through out the dash board. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.
Dashboard on a Dodge Ram 1500 cracked and caved in. Dodge had hundreds of complaints. It was a hazard because of exposed wiring.
I drive a 99 Dodge Ram 1500 and im having dashboard problems thought it was just mine at first but than I got on the internet and did research about it and its not just my truck there is alot of other complaints about the same problem the dashboards in the 99 Dodge Ram 1500 crack and leave big holes exposing wires the news said it could lead to a safety issue.