Eight problems related to body have been reported for the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 try k needs to be recalled due to bade fram rust and bad body rust and for the bad dash that Dodge put in them but let's first. Talk about a safety recall for the bad farms that was used I want my truck fixed and Dodge should be made to do so.
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured. The contact was concerned that the front passenger side air bags would be unsafe due to the location of the fracture. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,600.
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was deteriorating very badly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. While reversing at a low speed, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to engage the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed that there was brake fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the dashboard fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the latch from the front hood broke. As a result, the hood flew open while the vehicle was being driven and crashed into a tree. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who verified the failure and stated that the latch and hinges needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 158,000.
My dashboard was completely destroyed by the sun and heat ( 2008). It started as cracks and morphed into pieces falling apart. I asked Dodge in 2008 if they was any recalls and the responded no. I could have it replaced for apprx 600 usd. Its now 2016 and I finally had my dash replaced with a new aftermarket piece that is made with plastics thst are designed to withstand sunlight and heat. Why is Dodge allowed to produce a product that fails so easily and not held responsible? there should be releif for the owners !!.
The consumer stated that 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 had a brittle dashboard. The driver stated that when he touched the dashboard pieces fell off and they were sharp like glass. The dashboard corroded for about 8 months to a year. The maintenance department reported this to the dealership. Consumer did not know if the manufacturer had been called. This was not consumer's truck, it belonged to the county of manatee, florida. No one tried to do any repairs to the dashboard.
Cracks in the top cover of the instrument dashboard have gotten so bad the dashboard now has broken apart and fallen in on itself.