Two problems related to instrument panel have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving approximately 30 mph in rainy weather conditions, the vehicle began to slide and the front wheels locked when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred without warning; however, the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Numerous gauges would not work while the vehicle was in operation. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the vehicle was operating properly. On a separate occasion, the vehicle was taken to another authorized dealer for a second opinion. The technician stated that the braking issue was a manufacturer defect, but there was no resolution. The VIN was not accepted by the system. The failure mileage was 79,000 and current mileage was 81,000. Updated 05/05/09.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. Six years ago, the contact noticed small cracks in the instrument control panel cluster. In March of 2008, the cracks manifested into large, triangular, sharp, plastic chunks that are falling inward into the vehicle. He notified the manufacturer, but they did not provide any assistance. The vehicle has not been repaired. The purchase date, transmission type, powertrain, fuel system, and fuel type were unknown. The failure mileage was 33,000 and current mileage was 100,000.