Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Unknown Or Other problems |
I have many cracks and pieces missing from my dash.
My dashboard was cracked when I bought it, and this week an entire piece fell in and now slides around under the dash. I have read online from other people that this can cause electrical problems, including headlight failure. The plastic is also very sharp. A recall is necessary because this could be dangerous.
Soon after purchase I noticed cracks appearing in the trucks upper dash, soon the cracks grew more numerous and they started to connect creating complete holes or missing chunks of dash plastic leaving knife like sharp pointed edges. This leaves anyone in the vheicle at risk of a laceration or worse if a collision were to occur and a chunk of plastic became airborne and in contact with vital areas of the body or the body were to impact the dash directly where the pointed edges are. Also the missing peices are dropping into the dash electronics and vents creating a possible mechanical problem.
Dash is cracked.
Dash board cracking and falling apart. Pieces dropping into dash components causing rattleing. Reflection in windshield causing visual problems while driving on sunny days.
Throttle cable frayed and stuck in full throttle, I just about rearended someone going 45 miles an hour.
The dashboard on my 2001 Dodge ram is cracking and falling in on itself.
The brake line on my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 blew out above the gas tank. I've discovered this seems to be a very common problem among owners with similar makes. Definitely a safety issue. I'm at just about 160,000 miles.
Dash board cracked and broken with large gaping hole in center of dashboard.
Our dash has been cracking for a while now. Now big chunks have begun to break off. Just hitting a bump in the road will break it off. I am concerned that the air bag will go off and the rest of the dash will explode and cause injuries from flying plastic shards. We take very good car of our truck. This should not be happening.
The dash in my truck has been cracking and falling apart for some time now, some pieces break off and drop inside the dash area where the airbag and all kinds of wiring are, I'm concerned of possible wiring shorts and fires and also concerned about airbag deployment issues. I'm concerned of the potential personal injury that could occur as these plastic pieces are sharp and rigid and either drop inward in the dash or sometimes fall outside the dash onto the seats/floor depending on the size of a bump you might encounter in the road.
Dashboard crumbled and collapsed in on itself. Nothing left.
During the past 12 months, my dashboard developed a hairline crack and now looks like a ziggedy zaggedy puzzle with some edges very sharp. The dash is popped up now and doesn't even stay perfectly flat. I am feeling a recall should be issued or some type of reimbursement offered. This is very terrible.
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 dashboard cracking and caving in. While driving this truck with the windows down a piece of the cracking dash flew into my eye and almost caused me to crash into another vehicle. I contacted Dodge about the problem but they wanted me to pay for a new dash. I have spoken with yolanda and given her my care# 20225876 but she is not willing to help with this safety issue I was given an estimate to replace the dash for $1576. 00 by westgate Chrysler Jeep Dodge by service advisor paul roland.
Dash on truck is cracked and broken and is so brittle you can crumble it in your hand like a cracker. I also owned an 00 ram that did the same thing. Please get us some help!!.
Dashboard cracking and caved in causing all gauges to stop while drinving working and airbaglight to come on all wiring was exposed the ( dashboard was cracking for over two years but I just learn of other who had the same issues .
Dodge Ram 1500 lst cracking dash vertically and horizontally and now chunks of it falling through. This is a manufacturer's defect and safety issue! it is also a nationwide issue as noted by hundreds and hundreds of lodged complaints and questions as to how to deal with this on multiple forums on the internet. Took my truck in to dealership to have it detailed and vacuuming dust out caused more cracks and actually pieces fell through so I have jagged edges. Anyone should be able to vacuum their dash! Dodge needs to recall this dashboard across numerous model years beginning 2000. The jagged edges are a safety issue as will be the exposed wiring when the other cracks cave in. I want this replaced and I should not have to pay for $1000 for it.
The front dashboard exploded while driving down the highway. It is cracked everywhere up front.
I have had no trouble out of my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 until 2007. Thats when the first crack came into being, with a crack I might add. I herd the snap and looked over and a huge crack appeared. It ran straight up and down the middle of the passenger side, more or less cutting the dash in half. Well it went all down hill from there. One day in 2010 I rolled down my windows and the wind caught a piece of the dash and flipped it in my face. I ran off the side of the road and nearly wrecked. I was just lucky that there was no road sign at the place I ran off the road, or someone walking there at the time. And here is the kicker, I was on my way to work. At the end of the day when I got off work I had a flat tire. There was a nail in the sidewall that could not be fixed. I had to buy a new tire, [thanks Dodge]. I can't touch the dash anymore, the lightest touch now will break more pieces off. And the plastic covers they sell to put on top of the dash is only a short term fix. The dash continues to fall apart under the dash cap causing the cap to warp and not fit right, or not at all. The only way to fix it is with a new dash, which I cant afford at a whooping $500. 00 bucks. This is one problem that Dodge should step forward to fix because it is a safety issue.
Dashboard starting cracking about a year ago. Now it keeps getting bigger and when I put the heat on my window fogs up from the cracked dashboard.
Dash have broken to pieces. At times a good bump in the road will cause a piece to break away. My biggest concern is the air bag going off in an accident and causing shards of this plastic to cause worse injuries to a passenger than the accident itself. This started with a small hole and grown to almost the entire dash gone.
Two- three years ago years ago I notice a break in my dashboard that break has led to the dashboard falling apart exposing wiring. When the dashboard cave (part of ) in all the gages stop working (speed,temp. Gas, ect. ,) and the air bag warning light came on. This happen while driving .
My dash in my 2001 doge Ram 1500 has caved in . All my wiring is exsposed to the sun . It hasnt caused to big of a short yet but why wait til someone gets killed before you take care of the problem. You can look my truck is not the only one.
Dashboard and instrument cluster bezel is cracked and large pieces of sharp plastic have broken off.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked and falling apart. The dealer stated that it would cost over $800 to replace the dashboard at the contact's expense. The contact was informed that there was a report on the failure by a florida news agency. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were less than 142,792.
Dashboard started to crack. Dodge will not replace. This has resulted in exposed wiring and not sure if the airbag will work if I am ever in an accident. It has also made the trade in value less than what it should be. This is something that Dodge needs to own up to and fix!.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact noticed that the entire dashboard was beginning to crack into pieces. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. He did not notice any differences beforehand. The current and failure mileages were 62,000.
I have a 2001 Dodge ram 4x4 1500 truck. A little over two years ago I noticed that the dash board started to crack for unknown reasons. Now my dash has big holes in it where the dash is just falling apart. Parts of the dash have fell through into the vents and then just cracking off in big pieces. Which leaves the area exposed. I have been cut when the pieces just crack off and they have very sharp edges. I also have a son that was injured when he applied a small amount of pressure, trying to get into the truck and his hand went through it where it was so brittle and just broke. He was cut pretty good. I have a big piece under my seat. My dash is a huge safety hazard. The air bag on passenger side has been turned off because I don't want sharp pieces to hurt anyone if I have a wreck. Also their's not a dash there for any support. These sharp pieces pose a safety concern. I can't replace the dash due to the fact all the other dashes were made out of the same product and it will just crack over time too. The dash is still in my truck, well whats left of it.
Dash is cracking and falling apart.
Dash board has formed large cracks in it. We keep that truck in the garage. Manufactures defect.
Dash cracks. My dash is falling appart in large chunks!!!!!!!!!! 2001 Dodge Ram 1500.
Cracking of dash was visible much sooner than January 1 2008 but got much worse to the point now that it is caving in and pieces falling out. Contacting Dodge was a waste of time for me. I was basically told that I could take it to my local Dodge dealer to get it repaired at my expense! I am currently looking for a replacement dash. I feel that the safety of my family and myself have to be addressed, who knows where these broken pieces are going and whether or not they will affect the activation of the airbags or may possibly cause other problems depending on where they get wedged. I strongly believe Dodge should start an immediate recall to avoid possible human injury!.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that there were multiple deep cracks on the dashboard from the odometer to the windshield. The dealer stated that stress fractures caused the failure. As of December 21, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 60,103.
My Dodge Ram 1500 truck's dashboard started breaking up into pieces and has become worse since 2007. Pieces from dash are falling down into the area that houses the speedometer & other electrical compontents that are vital to the functioning of the vechicle plus we are very concerned about the air bags being exposed. Every time we go over a bump in the road. . . . . Pieces fly off the dashboard & surrounding areas of the dashboard. . . . . . . My granddaughter was hit by one of these pieces. After checking on computer, I found out that this problem has existed for years on the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup, complaints range from California to florida. . . I am very concerned our safety and the safety of others. Please go online and check complaints about this problem.
I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4. The dash has started to crack, I hear its a very common issue.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact entered the vehicle and noticed that the dashboard was cracked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. It was implied that the contact placed his foot on top of the passenger side dashboard, which may have caused the failure. The manufacturer stated that the dealer would repair the dashboard at the cost of $367. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 59,000 and current mileage was 76,800.
Dashboard of a 2001 Dodge ram pickup has severe cracking.
I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab 4wd pickup. I am the original owner and the dashboard is falling apart, it has huge cracks and am afraid to put any pressure on it because I think it will cave in. The dash started cracking about three ago and I didn't know it was such a widespread problem with this vehicle until I did a search online and found that many other people have had the same problem. I have gotten the run around from my dealership about this issue and that is why I'm filing this complaint.
Cracking,broken dash pieces falling in behind pass. Airbag,wireing,pedals,ect.
I own 2001 Dodge ram truck . My dashboard is badly cracking and I am now having electrical problems. I went online to find out that other people are having the same issue. Its a safety issue per local 6 news.
Dashboard in my 2001 Dodge ram truck twin cab 1500 cracks without any reason.
The dashboard in my 2001 Dodge ram pickup truck started cracking all of the sudden. I know of many others with same problem and many are listed at the Dodge forum online.
Dash board of 01 Dodge Ram 1500 off road has multiple huge cracks in it around the passenger airbag and more going along towards the drivers side.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. Upon entering the vehicle, the contact noticed a crack on the dashboard that extended from the passenger side to the air bag. He stated that he notices a new crack every couple of days. Currently, there are approximately twenty five cracks on the dashboard. The dealer stated that they could not be of assistance. The current mileage was 107,000 and failure mileage was 93,000.
Dash started cracking in 2006. Now have 3 cracks that are starting to join together. From pictures I've seen I will be having big holes in my dash within a year. This is causing electrical problem.
I own a 2001 Dodge ram pick up. The dash borad started cracking and breaking apart and now I almost do not have a dash borad. It is not legal but unsafe to drive on the roads, claiming cracks of the dash board having left wires exposed to the hot sun and damaged my electrical system.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard has cracked in several places. When she attempted to replace the dashboard, it shattered into pieces. The wires are exposed. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 52,234 and failure mileage was 47,665.
There are a lot of reports of this defect for Dodge ram '94-'01 trucks. Mine is included and the air bag is exposed. . . . . Help dash crack due to manufacturing.
I own a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 the dash on the vehicle is cracked and has quite a large piece missing from it. It has caused some electrical problem within the vehicle.
One large crack in dash that is as wide as the dash and two smaller cracks.
The dash on my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 is cracked. If it cracks further it could rip the air bag if it goes off.
Faulty dashboard and instrument panel which has cracked into many pieces in which the dealer will not cover. It should have been a recall as a faulty part from Chrysler's supplier. The dealers response is that it is not their problem. I have researched and have found all over the united states through blogs from people who have the same vehicle as I with the same problem.
Dashboard has about 15 cracks in it.
Dash cracks in the dash pad under the window. It started with a crack in the window which had no impact point. Then the dash cracked in the middle,then over the air bag on the passenger side and then over the drivers side 3 total cracks.
Dash on truck is cracked severely. It is very close to where the airbag deploys. If airbag deploys will most likely pull some dash parts with it. No reason for dash to be cracked faulty material most likely.
I own a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup that has a mysteriously cracking dash panel. There has never been a front-end collision or anyone pounding on the dash, as I am the second owner. I noticed a small crack in 2006 when the truck was about 5 years old and had about 63,000 miles. I didn't realize how widespread this issue is until the last year or so when I started seeing different websites with tons of complaints about this, particularly Chrysler products and more specifically - pickup trucks between '97 - '02. I'm concerned about possible safety issues that could arise due to broken pieces damaging electrical wiring or components such as airbag wiring. Also, it seems a slight possibility that this plastic could become dangerous projected shrapnel, if you will, in the case of airbag deployment on the passenger side. This plastic is very brittle and seems to be an obvious manufacture defect in that maybe the plastic was not cured at an appropriate temperature causing the brittleness. I am not sure if the panel was purchased from a supplier or was manufactured by Chrysler. My particular truck was assembled in mexico, just in case that is a common thread.
The dash board on my 2001 Dodge ram is falling apart. My 1998 ram did the same thing. The cost of a new dash is around $700. 00 and will do the same thing. I believe it is a safety issue since the dash houses the airbag.
My dashboard started cracking 5 yrs ago. I put a dash board cover over the dash to try to prevent it from cracking more,but it did not help. It continues to crack and now has some pieces missing bc it has cracked so bad.
Dashboard has 4 cracks in the top of dashboard from windshield toward cab,material used for dashboard is very brittle and could prove to be dangerous in an accident as it is shattering on a regular basis. This not an isolated incident as there seems to be a large number of owners with same problem. The plastic used would act like a shrap nail in an accident. This should be investigated.
Severely cracked dashboard on Dodge ram trucks 1994-2001.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the top of the dashboard had approximately ten cracks. The dealer has been notified. There were no recalls available. The current mileage was 68,000 and failure mileage was 42,000.
The entire dash including sub-frame for my dash on my 2001 Dodge 1500 started cracking and has continued to fall apart. I have read on the internet other complaints about this same problem. I searched for a used dash from used auto parts yards and they indicate they are defective and all crack and fall apart if you attempt to remove them. The dealers charge in excess of $2000. 00 to replace the parts with no warranties against defects.
The dashboard of my 2001 Dodge ram cracked.
I bought the truck used with only about 30,000 miles on it. There were tiny cracks in the dashboard but over the next couple of months with the car being parked in the shade, the cracks grew worse and worse until now there are about 5 major cracks and I'm concerned that two will merge to create a hole in my dash. If this happens, the components and concealed wiring will be at risk of failure due to sun exposure and a safety hazard.
Dashboard all caved in.
While cleaning my vehicles dash, the dash had cracked and I was unaware of it and lacerated my finger. Now the dash has several cracks and holes in it were it is just falling apart.
2001 Dodge Ram 1500: dash keeps cracking in several places. 2 cracks are directly above passenger air bag. Have tried to stop cracking but have been unsuccessfully. Everyday when I first get into truck, I hear the dash start to crack as the inside temperature is reduced to a comfortable level. There appears to be no way to prevent this situation. Some cracks are now proceeding to the front of dash toward occupants. Cracks can be straight or curve several times. Most cracks are exceeding 8 to 12 inches at this time. More cracks develop on a daily basis.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard has cracked in three spots. No wires are visible. The current mileage is 19,200 and failure mileage was 10,000. The mileages were verified for accuracy.
I drive a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 1/2 ton. I am a victim of the famous "cracked dash" epidemic. Around April of 2005 I began noticing small cracks developing on my dash. Beginning from the windshield and eventually from around the a/c vents. It has since progressed into the entire dash being almost completely broken out. I have resorted to a temporary dash cover to conceal the damage. I have read on the internet about certain safety issues with the cracked dash. If I were to have an accident and my air bags deployed, the cracked dash could cause the airbags to be punctured and possibly limit my safety. This a major concern of mine and I would like it fixed.
It started with a crack on the passenger side. It was a small crack, nothing big. Then I had another one down the middle of the drivers side. A year later there were so many cracks that my dashboard started to have holes and I went out to buy a dashboard cover and now I dont have a dashboard at all. It's so bad that my front plastic that goes around the radio and gauges its so loose that im having to glue it every week!!!!.
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 pick up truck with dashboard that cracked and had to be replaced at dealership. Manufacturing defect yet we had to pay for labor on the replacement. My husband was able to convince the dealership to pay for the parts only, under the extended warranty.
2001 Dodge ram that has always been garaged until 2005. In 2005, the dash top began to crack in one area. . . But over time the cracks have increased and become more numerous and severe. Because the some of the largest breaks are located at the passenger air bag area, I have actually had passengers in my truck ask me to turn off the airbag (since deployment can happen at slow speeds like tapping a bollard while parking, etc. ) 12 out of 14 (86%) of people I know with trucks close to my truck's year model have the same extreme cracking, quite a few are even worse than mine. . .
I own a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab rwd. In the past two years my dashboard has crumbled. Pieces are actually starting to fall into the firewall. I can touch the dash with one finger and apply minimal pressure and the dash spider webs. This truck has less than 100k miles and is parked under a covered shed at home. This is ridiculous and seems to me to be a real safety issue.
Cracked dash panel top.
Top of dashboard on 2001 Dodge ram 2wd severely cracked in four different places. Happened 1 1/2 years ago when truck was barely 3 1/2 years old. Cracks run from defroster vents all the way forward to the end of the panel. Concerned with proper deployment of airbag on passenger side.
Dashboard has cracked. The cracking has continued with time - there are now chunks missing leaving sharp edges. The instrument panel bezel has also cracked and is partly detached. I am investigating replacement part options. This problem appears common (it is in the top ten issues in carcompaints. Com).
I own a 2001 Dodge ram pickup truck and my dash board started cracking and the cracks keeps spreading and getting bigger. This started around 2-3 years ago. I did notify the dealership of where I bought the truck and was told that if I was the originally owner that they could help me. I then contacted the headquarter of Dodge and was told that they could not help me. That I was on my own.
Major cracked dash. Entire dash cracked right down the middle. Jb.
Dashboard cracking.
Normal use, the dash on the passengers side near the defroster has a crack aprox. 8 inches. For 2. 5 years and is heading toward the airbag. I haven't found a new dash yet.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dash is falling into itself, large holes. He has not taken the vehicle to the dealer because it is no longer under warranty. He stated that he used the reflector to block the sun from entering the vehicle. However, the failure continued to occur. The current mileage was 120,000 and failure mileage was 66,000. Updated 01/11/08. The consumer stated the dashboard is craked. Updated.
Dash is cracked and falling apart. Can produce sharp projectiles during crash or hard stop.
Dash collapsed on my 2001 Dodge ram.
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 off road with a dash so cracked up that big pieces have fell into the dash leaving a big hole in the center of the dash.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact noticed a long crack in the center of the dashboard, spreading in the direction of the passenger side. The crack was approximately a foot long. He also noticed smaller cracks were present. As of June 27, 2007, numerous cracks were found on the dashboard, possibly more than fifteen. The dealer stated that the cracks are not covered under warranty. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage is 120,000 and failure mileage was 24,000.
Engine check light 442 due to leak in evaporator hose assembly. My truck in only a 2001 but the dealership says that is normal for Dodge trucks. It is a costly repair and is not covered by my extended warrenty. I know of several other persons who have had the same problem.
I am the original owner of a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4wd extended cab truck. The dash has almost completely disintegrated and is cracked and pieces are falling out. The structural integrity of the dash has jeopardized the safety of operation of the vehicle. It has progressively gotten worse over the past 2 years.
I have a 2001 Dodge ram truck where the dashboard is breaking apart. This started within the first two years I had the truck. Loose parts could fly off during driving causing driver to be distracted causing an accident. Loose parts could fall down into dash and cause electrical or mechanical problems.
The dashboard is cracked and falling apart, resulting in loose pieces that fly around the truck. The jagged edges are a danger as well.
Dash has cracks in it.
No summary included for that vehicle.
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle the accelerator pad went to the floor and kept on accelerating by it self. Dealer and manuf. Were contacted. Ts.