Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
Dash board has cracked and pieces are falling into the electrical unit and ac units underneath the dash area. Afraid airbag will be damaged as they are not protected with the dash missing. Ac unit on passanger side is damaged and not working due to the condenser housing unit being exposed. Other electrical issues have occured like loss of function of the speedometer and all gages. Called the ram specialist at 866. 726. 4636 was instructed not under warrenty and nothing they could do to help. It would be our responsibility to cover the cost of 926. 00 plus tax at our Dodge dealership. This is a manifactor defect that should be covered by Dodge.
Dashbord crack.
Dashboard for my 2002 Dodge ram all cracked fear for safety of my family.
02 Dodge Ram 1500 crack dashboard with sharp edges my years old son cut his index finger while inside my truck.
Dash board cracks and busting into pieces--radiator cracked--air condition cooler fan.
Dash in my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 is cracked.
I have a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The front part of the dash next to the windshield is cracked,broken etc. I heard that they are a lot of these dashes like mine. I think they need to recall the item or fix it at company cost not by the consumer.
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 5. 9l sport. I paid a lot of money for this special order truck and now the dash is cracking all over????? never had a new vehicle do this in all my 54 years. I live in texas and I know it is hot,but it shouldn't be cracking like it is,none of my other cars or trucks are cracking at all, I take good care of all my vehicles so why is the Dodge the only one cracking?I think it should be recalled to get this fixed!!.
The dash has been falling apart little by little. I have read other reports about this. I am a retired chysler auto tech, 20 years,16 self employed as a tech. I know if I see danger, you see danger. Should you and Chrysler wait until something bad happens? apparently the vender used inferior material. It surely wasn't spaceage. Thanks very much for your time.
Dash falling apart and has damaged heater box. Defrost doesnt work which causes problems with windows fogging up. An accident waiting happen. Also causes heat and a/c not to work. Shars from the dash could cause serious injury or death from an accident. Replaced dash and heater box and same thing happened again. This is a very costly repair!.
Dashboard cracking across top.
Cracked dashboard, when I bought this truck it had a small crack in the board now a year later it have about 8 cracks, I got a cover for the dashboard, waiting to see if the manufacturer will isue a recall for this problem.
The dashboard has started cracking after the truck hit the 60,000 mile mark. There are now holes in portions of the dashboard, and the pieces have fallen down into the heater motor, and it has caused the doors on the heater to no longer open and close correctly, leaving the vehicle with no heat. We have contacted Dodge and they say that this is not a defect, and will not recall the defective piece, but there are numerous complaints about the same issue, and it seems to be common with the Dodge ram. This problem is affecting the heat in the truck and issues with the defroster, and this is a safety issue that needs to be resolved.
Started truck turned on headlight switch ,was on high beam so pulled lever to dim an lights would not dim then wipers come on and wouldnt shut off and wiper sprayer come on and would not shut off but if I held lever back all went off so have to drive holding lever back. When I got home and shut truck off all of the problems would not shut off even with key out of ignition so had to tie lever back.
The dashboard began experiencing multiple cracks, resulting in sharp edges and pieces that could interfere with electrical wiring, causing various safety risks.
I have a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. This truck has a big problem with the dash. The dash start cracking really bad. Dodge does not want to take responsibility to fix the problem. For a truck that is less then 10 years old that I paid 32,000 dollars for the dash should not be cracking. I believe Dodge so have a recall for the dashes because almost every ones Dodge ram dash is cracked. I did a web search and every ones dash cracks in the same spot right over the air bag. The air bags in my truck have never been deployed. I am sure if this truck was ever in a wreck the air bag could get stuck in the crack and wont get deployed to save a life. Thanks Dodge.
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck. Dashboard began cracking and now has totally cracked and parts have fallen into the defrost/air unit as well as causing sharp edges that can cause injury. Afraid that if airbag deploys this will cause jagged edges of plastic to be propelled to a driver or passenger, causing serious injury, in addition to the damage of the a/c and defrost. There have been ten of thousands of complaints about this and Dodge refuses to repair this defect on their trucks from 1995-2006.
Dash is cracking in multiple points near vents and now coming across the top of passenger air bag area. There is so many fine cracks across point near windshield and vents. If air bag was to deploy I feel that shards of dash will be flying within the cab due to the way that the crack is in vicinity of airbag.
Cracked dashboard. Dangerous due to sharp edges and possibly interfering with operation of airbags.
2002 Dodge ram - quad cab dash board cracked. Only owner and no complaints on overall performance of the truck. But almost over night the dashboard developed nearly a dozen cracks all the way across.
Dash is continuously cracking and falling apart.
I purchased a 2002 Dodge ram in 2007, in the past year I have noticed two cracks in the dashboard.
Dasbhboard began cracking at 103,000 miles. Within weeks after initial crack was noticed, the cracks extend from the windshield all the way to the front edge of the dash. Multiple cracks are running over the top and edge of the passenger airbag, causing safety concerns if the airbag was to be deployed.
Dashboard of my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 has fifteen cracks. The dash is in two parts. The part where the vents are is ready to either fall out or come completely out. There has been over three hundred complaints on autobeef. My concerns is the plastic is going to fall in and cause an electrical fire. Dodge will not do anything about it they keep telling me it's a warranty issue. It is a defect in their product. I'm so disappointed not only does it look bad but I just keep waiting for it to fall in on me when I'm driving. I have done nothing to cause this issue. I keep my truck clean and keep my windows cracked for air circulation. I always try to park my vehicle in the shade. I have tried two different times to see if Dodge will do anything about it but they won't. Any assistance with this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, concerned citizen.
I have a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 and my dashboard is cracked from one end to the other. There is also a hole which measures 9" long and 3 1/2" wide. I believe under the right situation this could cause serious bodily harm.
Significant cracks in both primary dash and auxiliary dash section between dash and windshield. Existing cracks growing/opening and new ones developing. Starting to experience unexplainable electrical issues, like power windows, and door locks not working on occassion. Dealer quoted replacement cost is outrageous.
Dash components cracking and falling apart without abuse. Not caused by sun or heat exposure. Cracked dash panels pose a hazard due to exposed wiring usually coverd and protected by dash. Parts of cracking dash can fall into wiring and components housed in the dash, including airbag components. Cracked dash panels are very sharp and can cause increased danger in case of crash or occupant impact with dash panels. Three of these vehicles in our family, all with same problem of dash components cracking without abuse or neglect. Aware of numerous other vehicles of this make with same issues.
Dash started cracking - now there are sharp edges and pieces of plastic with sharp edges from the dash have fallen down into the instrument panel - now there are multiple cracks and holes in the dash - one hole is more than 4" in diameter -.
The dash of the truck started with one crack about 2 yrs ago. Now there are more than a dozen cracks. Estimated cost from me to replace the dash over $1,000. This is obviously a manufacture defect and will definitely reflect what I recieve at trade in. My first and last Dodge.
I have found through research of how to fix my dashboard which is now severly cracked that it's caving in, that Dodge has known about this problem for years and is not fixing. This is a safety issue as there are now sharp pieces of plastic dash that could hurt myself or passenger in an accident or other circumstances. I was trying to find how to fix my dash but now see Dodge is at least reparing some dashes or paying half towards replacing the dash. I should not have to pay to fix this problem if Dodge is now starting to fix or at least address the issue. I currently have my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500, a 2004 Chrysler town and country and a 2008 Dodge grand caravan and have bought at least two dozen Chrysler products and feel I have been a staunch supporter of Chrysler, even through the hard times they have had. I feel this type of loyalty I have show should be rewarded with acknowledgement ond repair of my dash. I am buying a new car next year and have started looking at other makes due to some of the quality problems I am encountering on all 3 of my current chryslers but the dashboard makes me the most upset because it has been known and not fixed for loayl customers like me or even new customers so that they will return and buy other Chrysler products in the future. Fix this dashboard problem now! it's the right way to do business with people/customers!!.
The dashboard on my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 is cracked and disintegrating. It has always been stored in a garage and the sharp edges present a severe safety hazard should the vechicle be involved in an accident. I have also cut myself on sharp edges while trying to attempt to perform maintenance on the vehicle as the dashboard is extremely brittle and breaks apart.
The dashboard on my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 is cracked into many sharp, loose pieces. At this point, it's not held together by anything. My concern is that in the event of an accident, the pieces could cause injury to any vehicle occupants. It's been cracked since 2008 when the vehicle was approximately 6 years old. A friend has the same make/model and has the same problem.
I was just driving along, crack my dash cracked from front end to almost the back. The crack caused me to jump swerve my truck almost causing an accident. Dodge has been no help and my dash has deteriorated even more ever since, I'm getting very worried it might affect the air bags as all the dash peices fall into the recess where the air bags are which would be a bad thing should there be an accident.
Big cracks in the dash of my 2002 Dodge ram truck.
Cracked dashboard.
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 cracked dash from sun. Truck's initial quality was terrible and the dash is cracking due to the sun. This should not be happening to a 5 year old truck that has been maintained and never abused.
I have an 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 @ about 42,000 miles the dash started cracking now its all the way cracked in two pieces. The dealer will not do anything about it. I got online and found out that it is not just mine. There is a lot more.
I have a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab. The other day, I got into my truck and noticed a small crack in the center of the dash near the vent. Next day, I get in and there are 4 cracks. Today, my dash cracked over the edge near the passenger side airbag. After getting online and seeing that this is a common problem, I would like to see something done about this issue (ie - free dash replacements from Dodge). I have had no other complaints about this truck but this is a little ridiculous. This is definitely a manufacturer problem and should be replaced for free. This is what Chrysler/Dodge gets for trying to cheapen their materials in order to save a buck.
5 years after manufacture of this vehicle the dashboards have gone from fractured to nearly completely dissolved. Through research this issue is applicable to all vehicles produced with this make and model. The issue has become a safety concern now that the air bags have become exposed and will not properly inflate if needed. Dodge has received more than 16,000 complaints and insists these faulty parts are the responsibility of the consumer. However they are more than happy to refer you a certified dealer with a replacement cost of approximately 975 dollars us.
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 very well kept and clean, dash has cracked in several places and is now seperating and is very near airbag on passenger side! I do not believe that this is safe anymore! the airbad my be deployed and hurt someone! I am very unhappy with this situation and also own another Dodge (magnum) but will gladly switch to another manufacturer if this isn't looked into and something done to correct the problem!! there are many of these cracked dashes out there now and Dodge is looking at many unhappy customers and must deal with this and soon!!!!.
Dasboard is cracking up. Big peice are falling down in behind the insturment panel . Have talked to my local dealer and the say there is nothing they can do about it.
2002 Dodge ram quad cab - reporting the cracking of the dash board, there has been no damage to the dash, the ram was kept in a covered garage and still has several cracks complete across the dash. The broken and loose plastic parts could pose a safety hazard.
Cracked dash.
Dashboard falling apart/ cracking.
Cracked dashboard in 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 it's cracked in several areas right now. The dealer was unsure how to handle this situation, as they are a used car lot. I never witnessed anything like this before and seeing as how I just bought this vehicle, I shouldn't have to worry about a 4 yr old trucks dashboard breaking up like a jigsaw puzzle. I'm worried about the airbags not working correctly, or worse yet, being deployed with the slightest of bumps from another vehicle. From what I've heard from other owners, they've been told that Dodge is basically brushing them off, saying that their vehicles are pass their mileage and warranty and there is nothing that they can do for them. Well, here's a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab with barely 60,000 miles on it. This is not your usual wear and tear item, like a pair of tires or a fan belt. It's a dashboard. They really do need to replace it with a better item and any others that are possibly out there right now.
Seriously cracked dashboard, no wrecks or damage to cause the cracks.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The plastic between the windshield and the dashboard has cracked in seven different areas. The cracks have become progressively worse over the course of one year. There are no exposed wires. The dealer stated that they can repair the dashboard at the contact's expense. The current mileage is 70,100 and failure mileage was 60,000.
The dashboard cracks by it self and I`ts rely sharp edges I`ts like is dissolving by it self and as I can see all the models from 1999 to 2006 are the same Dodge is not doing anything about it and if you have a accident with the truck sharp peaces can injure the passengers in the truck if you can do an investigation you will see that this is a urgent recall.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that over the course of a year, his dashboard has disintegrated into pieces. The defroster vent on the driver side is completely gone. The VIN and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage is 53,000 and failure mileage was 40,000.
Crashed dashboard! the vent coverings are no longer present and have fallen into the air ducts. There are large cracks starting from where the dash meets the windshield and extending out to the end of the dash. There are triangular holes where the dash has fallen through. There are roughly 8 large cracks, each having roughly 3 or 4 smaller cracks radiating perpendicular to the main cracks. The cracks are very sharp, and can cause the potential for harm. When the a/c is turned on, there has been pieces of small plastic thrown out of the duct. This is a major hazard, especially when driving. Another problem with the cracks and holes is that there is now a change in contrast upon reflection from the windshield, which is very distracting. Instead of having a constant tan color being reflected, there is tan with black interruptions.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard has several cracks. The cracks extend from the beginning of the windshield to the end of the dashboard. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 53,000 and failure mileage was 45,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard has two cracks. The cracks extend from the windshield to the steering column. The current mileage is 48,085 and the failure mileage was unknown.
I have a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 pick-up truck. At approximately 35,000 miles the middle of the dashboard began to crack. At first it started out as a hairline crack and then grew longer. I have taken my truck to the dealership and showed the defect to the manager, who related the vehicle was out of warranty and there was nothing he could do to have it replaced for free. I have also contacted Chrysler, who also declined to fix the problem, although they did acknowledge that there were many other complaints of the same nature concerning 1999 and up Dodge ram's. In just 6 months, the hairline crack has not only gotten larger, but now the dash has 4 more cracks in various other locations. One location that is very concerning to me is the one above the passenger side airbag. I have since taken my truck back to the dealership and told them of my concern and that I feel this is now a safety issue. It is obvious that the cracks will continue to grow and become more frequent until the dash cracks in half.
Cracks in the dashboard which does not allow the defogger to direct towards the windshield to enable the clearing of the windshield.
My dashboard has deep cracks all across the top which crack and are falling apart down into the mechanical parts of my truck. I went to Dodge and they told me they could not help, I priced this repair with a body shop and they said it would cost $350 for the dash but the labor would cost $700-800. Dodge needs to make this right my truck still runs fine, but I'm hoping I will not have any problems with air bag deployment from this as the cracks are on top of the passenger airbag as well.
My dashboard began cracking in the summer of 2005 and has continued to deteriorate to the point that it is collapsing in and creating electrical and safety issues.
02 Dodge Ram 1500 dash falling apart. Shorted radian wires and rubbing air bag on the passenger side causing significant possibility for air bag failure. Dodge dealer offers no recall or recourse other than costly repair, only to reoccur. Feel like this is an extreme safety hazard in many ways.
At 48,000 miles and only 3 years old my dashboard started cracking . Now it is cracked all over and starting to run down the center towards the floor. I know there are alot of complaints about the Dodge ram dasboards and it is time they are forced to recall and fix this problem.
Problem is with the dash board/panel cracking on my Dodge Ram 1500 truck. It is a year 2002 truck. On 10/18/2004, I complained to Chrysler, they agreed to replace the dash panel which was cracked in 2 places. The part was free; however, they made me pay for labor. After only a few months, the dash started cracking yet again. In early 2005 I submitted e mails and received no response. I wrote Chrysler complaining on 1/24/05 to which I received a response on 2/16/2005 telling me they would not cover replacement. I contacted Chrysler via e mail again and they pretty much blew me off. I kept copies of the e mail traffic, and my protest that they would not replace the part. Today, I just saw a news story on my local tv channel that showed Dodge ram owners were having problems with the dash cracking, and they referred consumers to file a complaint with your agency.
2002 Dodge 1500 pickup truck has a major problem with cracking in the dash.
While driving the vehicle experienced heavy vibration.
This vehicle was never repaired correctly or dried out. Dt.
I have a 2002 Dodge ram that replaced a lemon 2001 Dodge ram. The 02 has had a problem with the front end pulling and shacking since the day received the truck it has been in for service 5 times since August 5th 2002. It also has problems with the engine idle allways dropping below 500 rpms and trying to stall along with very hard downshifting when coming to a stop. The dealers allways say unable to duplicate problem even though it happens on my way home from the dealer it is very frustarting to drop off the truck for days at a time once or twice a month and then be told unable to duplicate the problem and get in the truck and it happen but the dealers claim they dont feel the problem or can't find the problem. The TSB's for the engine idle have been performed and all it did was make it no stall out completly only idle way down and also my gas milage and the overall performance to go down. I have requested Dodge buy this thing they call the mayor back on Nov 15th 02 and they have not responded. What can I do now daimler is just ignoring my problems with this truck. I built a anti Dodge website trying to get there attention as to how many other people are having these trouble as well and I have posted emails and stories from them on the web site.
Difficulties installing the blower motor wiring harness. Ph.