Dashboard Crack problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 - part 2

Dash cracking and falling in.

I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 truck and my dash started cracking. And now is falling in. Dodge wont fix there problem. Pieces of the dash is falling inside of dash wires. Eventually might rub wires causing a short or fire very unsafe.

The dash is falling out and has cracks all over it. The dash has had a dash cover on it since it was driven of the Dodge lot. The dash needs replacing by Dodge as a safety recall.

Dashboard started cracking lengthwise and vertically as well as around the air vents next to the windshield.

2001 Dodge 2500 with multiple cracks in dash with pieces falling out. I am concerned that the pieces falling out could cause an electrical fire, or damage wiring that could cause one of the required vehicle systems to fail and cause and accident. Additionally, I am concerned that the broken pieces could hurt a passenger if an accident occurs due to the jagged sharp edges or pieces being thrown by airbag deployment. After reading forums, I am sure that there are thousands of Dodge trucks with the same problem that I have described, and feel that the manufacturing defect requires a recall of the defective parts before anymore people are hurt or killed.

I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 which I take great care of . I cleaned, waxed, detail it once or twice a week . Five-six months ago while I was wiping off my dash I gashed one of my fingers really bad, after I got the bleeding to stop I went back to clean up the blood and find out what I had cut it one. I was vary upset to find a large crack in my dashboard . I thought at that time maybe it was the cleaner I was using so I changed brands. Now I have around 10 huge cracks that makes my dash look like a ugly jigsaw puzzle. Which my 2 yr. Old daughter thought looked neat until she got her finger pinched in one of the cracks. . Read more...

2001 Dodge Ram 2500 cummins diesel dash board cracking and breaking apart. I spent a lot of money on this vehicle for it to start falling apart on its own. It seems to be a widespread problem across the Dodge ram cummins arena I have seen it in 17 different Dodge rams with the cummins in fayetteville north carolina alone. Looking around on the internet for answers to my problem only indicates that this problem is very common in this vehicle equipped with the cummins engine. The only recourse is to buy a stock replacement for about 1,000. 00 dollars or buy a cap to cover the old one.

The dashboard is cracking badly. We were told it wasn't covered under warranty. The cracks are very large and span the whole dashboard from driver's side to passenger side and up the middle. This is a 2001 Dodge ram pickup.

Dashboard has cracked causing a safety hazard with the driver and passenger airbag. Dashboard has so many cracks in it that it is beyond repair. The dash continues to crack more as time goes by and will eventually cave in from loss of structural integrity around it.

I own a 2001 Dodge ram and the top of the dash has cracked badly and has sunken into the wiring.

I understand that there may be problems with airbags in Dodge 2500 trucks in which the dashboard has cracked. I am reporting that my dashboard is cracked in multiple places. This is not due to any accidents, etc. To the truck.

The dashboard sub structure (moulded plastic) on my 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 has mysteriously begun to crack and come apart. Recently the radio almost fell out of the dashboard because the mounting points in the dash have cracked and broken. Behind the dash, large pieces of plastic have broken and one began to fray the air bag selector switch wiring. I consider this to be unacceptable. The material chosen for the dashboard was obviously inferior. It will soon be a safety hazard if the dashboard completely fails.

I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel that has been a great truck, but the dash is cracked very badly. Is there any thing that can be done?.

2001 Dodge ram dash is cracked, starting to sink and causing a safety hazard because there are loose pieces of dash that could become air born in the event of an accident. Have also heard this condition is causing electrical problems with the potential of a fire.

2001 Dodge Ram 2500 - cracked dash. Dash has been cracked for about 3 years now and it is completely falling apart on the drivers side close to the windshield. Dodge needs to address this!.

The vehicle has been in my possession and well maintained since 2003. The dash has started to crack and is now falling apart in large pieces. The dealer refused to do anything about this because he stated it was cosmetic. Dodge will not do anything because the dealer will not acknowledge the problem. This is a safety issue. The pieces of the dash could cause severe lacerations in a collision. This seems to be a flaw in the plastic because there are more people having the same problem. The plastics company should be held accountable for this flaw and a recall should be done.

Dash pad cracking, about 5-6" long in front of windshield toward airbag.

I'm the original owner of one 2001. 5 Dodge 2500, in 1997 the dash has started to develop cracks, today its in little pieces, I'm afraid to drive the vehicle as the dash might collapse entirely o the wiring causing an electrical fire. I turned to Chrysler for help and was told they take no responsibility whatsoever.

Dashboard is cracking and braking apart peace s are coming off and hitting me in the face and eyes.

I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 that I bought new in October of 2001. Two years ago I started noticing hair-line cracks in the dash, and now the cracks are much larger. The dash has become very fragile. It was a very expensive purchase [$38,176. 00] and I have taken exceptional care of it.

I am the second owner of a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 and approximately 3 years ago the dashboard cracked into multiple pieces and now has large holes in it that are exposing the electrical wires. Also pieces of the dashboard could become projectiles in the event of a crash. There are thousands of complaints about the same problem on multiple web sites; however, Dodge will not correct the safety issue. This needs to be addressed as a recall by Dodge.

I own a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 where the dashboard has cracked and pieces have fallen into the dashboard. At this time the only electrical problem I have experienced was the cruise control did not always work , but did not know if this was a result of the pieces falling into the dashboard.

The dashboard is cracking, very large cracks running from the windshield to the front of the dashboard.

Dashboard started cracking in April 07, now it is actually breaking apart. Wiring is now exposed to sunlight. There are large holes forming in the dash. Gets worse everyday. Now is breaking apart near passenger airbag area. Numerous complaints on the web for this problem. Could lead to safety problems with wiring exposed. Truck only has 65k miles on it.

Cracked dashboard, deteriorating plastic, cracking and falling apart.

I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500, and my dash is falling in. My dash started cracking several months ago and has recently started falling to pieces which are being lost inside the dash. When I googled a replacement dash I found countless others who are having the exact same problem. Local 6 news out of florida did a story on this problem and even has a report of the falling debris cutting into the wiring causing the headlights to turn off while driving at night. I have not contacted Dodge directly. I did go to the dealership and all they offered was to sell me a new dash at appx. $500. When I googled this problem, several of the people who had complained to Dodge were given the same form letter telling them in short that this was not a common problem resulting in a recall and that there was nothing that they could do. I am only one of several people across the country who are looking for Dodge to correct a problem they have given us that is not only cosmetic. I find it hard to believe this is being overlooked and viewed as cosmetic. There is a safety issue of broken pieces of dash board falling in and cutting wires, exposed jagged edges of plastic, brittle plastic parts flying around in the cab of the truck during the event of an accident, and also pieces being propelled at the driver and all passengers in the event of an air bag deployment. We are looking for Dodge to rectify this problem and admit that there is an issue with them purchasing sub-par materials.

Dodge Ram 2500 quad cab- dashboard cracking from defroster vent back; occurring in many places. I have read of this happening to many of these trucks. Dealer will not address issue. Truck has less than 40,000 miles.

Dash has started to crack near passenger airbag. Not parked under sun.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked in several pieces due to defective material. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied assistance with the repair. The dashboard was not replaced. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

As part of a news report in florida on 2001 Dodge ram dashboards I am filing this complaint. I know of 3 people ,not including my self that have these trucks, and all of them are in various stages of failure, from minor cracks in my truck to a dashboard that was completely falling apart in a friend's truck.

Dashboard has completely disintegrated into small and large pieces that fall onto the electrical wiring harness to completely destroy the dashboard. This is an extremely dangerous safety hazard. This has all happened within six months of my purchase of the vehicle a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 turbo diesel. There are hundreds if not thousands of other people who own the same vehicle who have the same problem with their dashboard cracking then falling apart. Clearly a manufacturer defect.

Crack in dash as reported by others. 2001 Dodge ram.

I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 cummins diesel. The dash has cracked in it. The cracks are unsightly. One spot where the dash cracked a piece actually fell in to the dash cavity, this has to be a fire hazard. Anyway, I have done some research, and it seems that a lot of people have had this problem.

I bought my 2001 ram new from dealer . I put a dash mat on first week I owned . A few years ago I noticed a dip in the mat . I took it off and noticed a section of mat missing. I called the local dealer and received no help . I am now missing most of my dash top . There are numerous sharp pieces which may cause damage in the dash area . I found a long time mopar mechanic and he instructed me to call the Chrysler care line . They told me the mechanic had no right telling me he has received numerous complaints as they had none on file. Three days later I received a letter thanking me for calling them and a license plate frame congratulation me on 200000 miles . This is their way of saying sorry . While checking on other Chrysler product issues , I found numerous complaints on this . This is a large safety issue as could cause fire or flying pieces .

I own 2001 Dodge ram pickup truck that dashboard is cracked and huge holes in it.