Carrier/rack Problems of Dodge Ram 1500 - part 2

The dash cover has cracked in half on passenger side, down the middle. It was not broken the previous day. I discovered it while cleaning the dash, it cut my hand on the sharp edges. The crack is in a very bad place, it is right in front of the passenger and has exposed sharp edges where a person can easily cut their hands.

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The dashboard on this vehicle cracked after about 7 years. A month ago, as my son was driving, a large section of the dashboard popped out and flew off the dashboard onto the floor. There have been multiple complaints about this the dashboard material on this vehicle and when pieces start flying off while driving, I can't imagine how this is not a safety issue. I realize all older vehicles can have cracked dashboards, but when cracks lead to parts popping off, safety is an issue.

I purchased my 2001 Dodge ram in 2006 with just a small crack or two in the dash. By 2008 the small cracks turned into large cracks and then the first part over the radio area as shown in picture fell in! at the time I had placed some items on the dash and had thought that caused it but when I started to clean it up more started to just break off so I didn't mess with it again! I contacted barrett Dodge in athens GA a week later and spoke with the service deportment. They told me there was no recalls and truck was out of warranty so at that time there was nothing they would do other than charge me a crazy price to replace it for my and then if a recall ever did happen they said I would probably get back at least half of my repair cost! that still meant I would have paid hundreds for the repair so I didn't do it. The main reason im looking into this again now in 2015 is because yesterday my 8 year old son was playing in the truck while I was working on it and he went to get a toy off the dash and his arm went through the dash and cut him leaving about a 1 inch long cut in his arm! this is now why im now 7 years later surprised that with all the complaints that are on the internet about this issue that Dodge has not stepped up nor have they been made to step up and help fix this issue! does somebody's child have to be seriously injured or god forbid die from a injury caused by the shape pieces of this dash before something is done about this! im now looking into getting this dash repaired mainly because of the safety for my family! I really have not been concerned about the cosmetic look that Dodge has been hiding behind for their reason to not fix this issue! but I will be dammed if im going to let this poorly designed Dodge dash hurt my family again!.

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Takata recall- looks like Chrysler needs some more fire under them, hopefully airbags don't deploy anytime. Chrysler needs to also include a recall for defective "cracked dashboard" junk. If my truck was in an accident I would have sharp plastic and metal shrapnel all over myself and any other occupants.

The dashboard on my 2002 Dodge ram is literally disintegrating before my eyes. It has multiple cracks all over it. The vent cover under the windshield has also broken, and the small pieces that cover the defroster holes have broken and fallen down into the defroster so that when it is turned on high small pieces of plastic will fly up and hit you in the face. It's ridiculous that you have to put on safety glasses if you are going to run the defroster so that you don't risk having plastic pieces strike you in the eyes. Several of the dashboard cracks run completely from the front to the rear of the upper dashboard. This is a well known problem to Dodge, and I am baffled that this safety issue of failing dashboards is not being addressed and corrected. This has to be corrected and I feel Dodge should be held responsible and be made to fix this defect!.

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The dash is cracked with sharp plastic pieces all over.

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Dashboard has significant cracks. These cracks run from the windshield to front of dash (plastic parts) the failure of the interigity of the dashboard could lead to corrison of wires and other safety components that are under the dashboard.

The dashboard on the passenger side has a crack on the top, just to the left of the glove bos. It started out as only a small crack but is opening up. The entire area feels very soft when cleaning it, so I assume with most of the other comments, its only a matter of time until it completely falls apart. Also why has there been nothing done with the rear fenders on the Dodge Ram 1500 p. U. The fenders on just about every one I see are rusted out, was told they used a cheaper metal for those fenders. Glad they used junk, bit didn't charge you that way. You would think they would take pride in the vehicles. Both of these are safety issues as, parts break and fly during accidents.

Bare bones of dash craking/shattering cousing buttons/ instrament cluster/ switches to fall around and on me while driving. Cannot sacure any thing in dash due to the cracking/ shattering of internal dash. Cannot sacure bolts or clips to bare bones of dash . Cracking/ shattering has couse there to be no were to attach parts to. All of dash is affected.

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Dash board completely cracked in half leaving large jagged edges of sharp plastic and exposing wiring. An accident would severely cut passengers with flying pieces of plastic.

Alright so as I bought my truck and have asked around many places and all have the same type of rust and most of it is where the idler arm bracket meets the frame at the front frame rail on the passenger side only and also the frame has been well taking care of you can look down the rest of the whole frame and its barely touched by rot and what happens is it tends to rust out and then breaks and can cause a accident many people consider patching if its not too bad and many have junked it due to it being not replace able Dodge has been contacted many times also and refuse to do anything about it something needs done about these cheaply made frames ive owned vehicles 9 years older and the frames where no where near rotted.

While driving I had the dashboard crack in two spots. First crack is located in front of passenger seat above air bag, the second crack is located on the dash, in front of the drivers seat at around the 12:00 position of the wheel.

The dash has cracked in about 12 places.

I was driving on a smooth highway when I heard a loud crack. The dashboard split down the highest tension point and ever since the dash has literally crumbled before my eyes. I've has dashboard crack before, but never disintegrate before my eyes. I've kept this truck in great shape and have had no other issues except normal maintenance. This is a tragedy and Dodge refuses todo anything about it. These are great trucks and this is the black eye for Dodge. Everybody, and I mean everybody that owns this yearts truck is having this problem and Dodge ignore it. My dash is now a gaping hole filled with plastic shards.

Dashboard crack in pieces. Bad quality. Started crack few years ago and continuous breaking. It causes personal injure if if flying off the dash board.

Dash board has cracked and falling apart. The other day I caught my hand on a piece that has curled up with a sharp corner while retrieving my sunglasses I took off to pump gas.

Dashboard completely cracked due to defective plastic materials.

Shortly after we purchased the vehicle back in 2000 the dashboard started to crack. Throughout the years the plastic dash has become more brittle and the broken pieces have the strength and texture of peanut brittle but are rather sharp. We would find pieces all over the cab of the truck and if you dropped something down in the dash and tried to retrieve it, you would often come in contact with the sharp edges of the plastic that was still attached to the rest of the dash assembly. Here recently the inner-frame that is also made of the same faulty plastic which holds the radio, temperature controls, headlight switch, airbag control switch, instrument panel, etc has also started to crack and the components are beginning to detach from the rest of the dash assembly. The main concern that we have recently noticed is how the passenger air-bag cover snaps onto the cracking dashboard plastic, if the air-bag were to deploy sharp plastic shards would be sent towards the passenger with the airbag. We have filed multiple complaints with our local Dodge dealer and the Dodge corporation directly and they simply tell us the vehicle is out of warranty and there is nothing they can do and offer for us to pay for the dashboard to be replaced. We should not have to pay for the mistake of the company due to them using defective plastic to mold the dashboard assembly.

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Dash is cracking and falling apart.

Dash is cracking and starting to fall apart.

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Upper dash totally gone and bezel around cluster cracked and falling apart.

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The dashboard in my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 is cracking and having large pieces fall under the dash itself. I am worried that this could cause injury to driver and/or passenger in the event of an accident or accidental airbag deployment. Other issues could come from this problem due to all the wiring and other components that are under the dashboard.

While driving down state highway I lowered the front windows and a piece of the dashboard (that is cracked in several places) broke off, flew around in front of me, and then hit me in the left eye causing me to completely loose site of the road and the other vehicles around me all while doing 60 miles per hour on a 4 lane road.

Dash board has cracked from exposer to sunlight. In past year it has broken into very sharp pieces above passenger side air bag and directly in front of driver. One can cut himself and I have just trying to dust or clean inside of truck. I am very concerned about what these sharp pieces of the defective dashboard would do in an accident and if air bags would push these sharp pieces into faces of both driver and passengers in front seat of truck.

The dash has begun to crack and has been popping lately I afraid that is going to fall a part complete my and damage my electrical or clogged my ac duck work.

Dashboard cracks - I am the 2nd owner of this 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. It has been a wonderful vehicle for me over the past 10 years with very minimal problems. In January 2014, I drove over a speed bump and while doing so, I heard a "pop" sound from the dash area. I didn't think anything of it at the time. The next day, I noticed a crack in the main dash area that extended from the front to the seam (3/4 back to the windshield). Over the past 2 years, as you see in the photos, the cracking has continued and become worse to the point large sections broke off and fallen down into the dash. One piece had jammed an a/c blending door actuator, which I was able to pry out and fix the door. My concern is, if I am unfortunate enough to be involved in a collision, where are those razor sharp shards of plastic going to hit when the passenger airbag deploys? I no longer allow my grandchild to ride in this vehicle due to the dash cracks. If an area of the dash is pressed on, a large section just breaks off as if the plastic is the consistency of a cracker. Dodge created this dash and has put my safety and the safety of all other owner at risk. This should be on a priority list for a recall. I've owned vehicles from other makers older than this one and have never had an issue with plastic dash boards cracking.

Dash cracks and is in big sharp pieces could cause an injury if in accident.

Dash panel caving in and cracking all over. Parts of the dash have broken off and fallen inside the console creating a possibly dangerous scenario of damaged wiring or debris flying off while traveling down the road.

The dash board is cracking bad. I am scared to ride anyone in the passenger side because it cracking worst around the dash by the airbag. Dodge needs a recall on this matter. They used cheap parts in this truck dash board.

Dash board cracking from manufacturer default.

Dash board is severely damaged/cracked in at least 9 or 10 different areas running the length of the dash in some places. In other places the cracks run up and down. The dash is in danger of coming completely off.

The dash has cracked on is falling apart into pieces. These pieces are falling into the dash and defroster vent. If the passenger air bag deploys it will send plastic into the air.

The pivot point in the steering system allows the wheels if not in perfect condition, the opportunity to turn inwards. This inward motion the front wheels perform at 40 mph-50mph is unacceptable. Also the dashboard cracks like peanut brittle, allowing pieces of sharp hard plastic to fly into the windshield, which as per standard no. 219 is not meeting regulations. In the event of a crash, metal is now exposed to the passengers due to this cracking and breaking apart. Do something before people get seriously injured because Chrysler wants to make money. Help us. This is a lemon 2nd generation ram model and no one is taking responsibility.

While warming my truck up on a cold morning I turned on the windshield defrost once the truck was warm. I heard cracking and popping. When I turned the defrost fan off I noticed the dash had cracked into approx 24 pieces causing the dash to fall onto the wires. When I contacted Dodge I was told that they were aware of the issue however there had been no recall but they could replace the dash for $900. I looked at molded dash overlays to repair the problem but there is nothing left to adhere it to.

I received a recall on my Dodge truck. I have been to the dealership, east tennessee Dodge, crossville, TN. It has been several months now. I do have a vibration in the rear end of the truck. Dodge customer assistance center regarding your 2010 Dodge ram. I am sorry to learn of the inconvenience you have experienced. The dealership was correct, the parts are not available for the n08 recall. What I can do for you today is escalate your case to the special tracking department and they will notify you when the part is available. Linda, customer assistance center. Reference number: 23976379 he tore of the bottom of the recall and threw it away. He said that he did not have the parts to conduct the recall. He said that I would receive another notice. He was that short, to the point, and went back to doing something else. My VIN:1d7rb1gt2as218251. Miles: 26,636. Subject: safety recall n08 / NHTSA 13v-038 - rear axle pinion nut. I showed up at the dealership earlier this year, when the recall came out. The service manager tore off the bottom of the recall, and threw it away. He stated "we are aware of the recall, but there are no parts available". . He said that I would be notified again. It has been several months now. Are the parts available; I do have a vibration in the rear end. Do you recommend that I actually contact Dodge chryler customer service directly, to resolve this issue? regards, s. At this point, I would not recommend east tennessee Dodge (crossville, TN) to anyone! service or sales VIN: as218251 mileage: 26636 servicing dealer: east tennessee Dodge.

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