Problems with 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 STRUCTURE

Dash is cracking and holes are opening in it. intermittent problems with flashing instrument indicators and loss of headlights. *tr

Dash cracked so bad it is unsafe to drive. *tr

Entire dash and dash bezel fell apart. no damage done to the dash, it just fell apart. wires and duct work are now open to the sun and foreign materials. *tr

The dashboard starting developing cracks a few years ago. now small pieces are beginning to break off and drop into the area behind the instrument panel and around electrical wiring. *tr

2001 dodge ram 2500. dash is cracking in several areas. several of my friends trucks are doing the same thing. it is beginning to become a safety issue. dodge will not back this problem with a recall. *tr

2001 dodge ram 2500 the dash began to fall apart in pieces about a year ago. the pieces are now falling down in behind the dash. my fear is that these pieces may cause an electrical short. (lights, brakes, air bag, god only knows) the dash problem is so widespread, that after contacting numerous aftermarket and salvage suppliers, i have learned that there are no dashes available for my truck. i contacted dodge and learned that my truck is "out of warranty". they do not believe the dash is a safety issue. *tr

Dashboard cracked for no reason on 2001 dodge ram 2500. *tr

01 dodge ram 2500 dash collapse. *tr

I keep my 2001 dodge ram 2500 diesel in mint condition. there is no reason the dashboard cracked. i armor all it and clean the inside all the time. i keep the glass covered as well with sun visor. i was shocked to see my dashboard cracked. there was no reason for it. then i saw the news report about this same problem in 2001 dodge ram 2500. was there any resolution? *tr

I have a 2001 dodge 2500. i get in it one day and the dash has a lot of crack in then a few months later the thing falls in. *tr

Dash cracked 7 years ago and has been falling apart steadily since then. shards of dash pose a safety issue in the event of a wreck. known problem with dodge trucks of this year range.

Dash cracked 7 years ago and has been falling apart steadily since then. shards of dash pose a safety issue in the event of a wreck. known problem with dodge trucks of this year range.

Add my well maintained, garaged since new 2001 dodge ram 2500 to the list of trucks with disintegrating dashboard. always kept protectant applied but to no avail. obviously a manufacturer defect. *tr

I own a 2001 dodge ram 2500 that i bought new. it has 115,753 miles to this date. the truck is kept under a shed 90% of the time and still looks great on the outside. i recently noticed a crack in the dash bezel and now have large cracks all over the top of the dash. i have read and seen many dodge trucks with this same problem. the cracks turn into large holes with sharp edges. as many complaints as i have seen just on the internet, this has got to be a manufacturing defect. i have only been searching on the computer for less than an hour and have found hundreds of complaints. i know that this is a 7 year old truck, but it has been taken care of. i have had many small problems with my truck since it was new, but nothing that i thought was a widespread problem. i usually just have fixed what is broke, but from what i have read this problem will just come back again. i should not be responsible for repairing something that broke on its on over and over again. if i knew that a new dash would fix the problem, i would not any problem going out and buying one. but many people have done this exact thing and are still in the same situation. dodge needs to be held responsible for their mistakes and fix them. if they came out with a new dash and told me that they would stand behind it, i would go out and buy it. but that is not the case. thank you for your time. *tr

I have a 2001 dodge 2500 4x4 and the dash is falling apart rapidly. i had two small cracks a week ago and now i have a new one that extends from my windshield to my radio. now i'm worried its going to sink in and cause electrical problem that could potentially lead to a fire. *tr

I am not the original owner but i have owned the vehicle about three years now and the dash just started cracking for no reason. poor material in dash compound? i owned a 1996 chevy pick up where there was a recall to replace the dash because of improper material mixture, why wont dodge replace the dashes in these dashes in these pickups for the same reason? *tr

Driving down rural road the hood popped up blocking my view. i could see the side of the road under the open hood and pulled over hood has not been replaced yet. *tr

Hood on dodge ram pickup flew up as i was driving. i was able to pull it down and beat it back into shape so i can still use the truck. *tr

The dashboard and the instrument trim bezel have severe cracks in them. i did not know this was a widespread issue and dodge should replace the dashboards at no cost to the owners. this is clearly a manufacturing defect. *tr

My 2001 dodge ram 2500 has the dash board severely cracking and right in front of the steering wheel at the top there is a big hole where the dash has completely broken out. this concerns me very much and when i asked the dealership about it they said that all of the 2001 models were having issues with the cracking, but offered no resolution to the problem. these trucks are very expensive and even after a few years have passed they hold their value very well, but not with cracked and falling dashes. i am concerned that there will be other problems since the inside of the dash is exposed from the hole. i am a faithful dodge product consumer, but if they won't correct this problem how are we to trust buying anything else. i have had several dodge trucks prior to 2001 and the dashes in those trucks held up perfectly, so there must be a problem with the material used for these particular models. i don't feel like i should have to pay for something to fix or replace this. please help!!! *tr

2001 dodge 2500 and similar models. dash boards crack and break apart completely resulting in much of the dash being gone. reports of airbag deployment from broken pieces inside dash. recommend a recall of all model vehicles 1994-2002 dodge pickup trucks to fix the problem. i have had to remove the fuses on my vehicle to prevent airbag deployment due to the fact that my dash is completely disintegrated, and airbag light came on. i have also cut my hands on the sharp edges of the broken dash pieces.*tr

Dashboard on truck is cracking. the cracks form extremely sharp edges and dagger shapes which would cut vehicle occupants in the event of an accident. *kb

My dashboards cracked very badly and has big holes in it. 2001 dodge ram pickup 2500 cummins diesel i don't do what to do about it. *tr

Dash & inner structure started cracking in my 2001 dodge ram. i think this is a safety hazard to me and my family. if in a accident where airbag was deployed shrapnel could explode in to the air and cause injuries to occupants. also the wiring under the cover can be exposed to radiant heat from the sun and cause a fire. thanks *tr

The dash on my ram 2500 is cracked and falling apart. the passenger side has a six inch hole in it and the plastic is very brittle. if the airbag was to deploy, it would send shrapnel of plastic into my passengers face causing great harm. dodge says they don't have to fix it unless a recall is directed. they don't seem to care that they are putting people in danger by having a defective dash on the road. *tr

Dash cracking and falling in. *tr

I own a 2001 dodge ram 2500 cummins truck and within three years my dash started falling apart. i approached the dealer with this issue but unfortunately my warranty was up 1000 miles ago. i didn't want to pay the 600 bucks for the replacement dash installed so i purchased one from the dealer and installed it myself. i take very good care of my vehicle so i couldn't stand having my truck look like crap. well my new dash is now even worse than the first dash. i just cant believe dodge would let such an inferior product be used on their trucks. i thought they were supposed to be ram tuff??? i have had vehicles that were over 20 years old and the dash was fine how could a 7 year old vehicle go through 2? *tr

I own a 2001 dodge 2500 truck. several years ago i noticed a crack in the dash. there are now at least 6 cracks. unfortunately these are not surface cracks. the dash is cracked all the way through and is reaching the point where i fear it will either collapse or send pieces flying around the cab creating what i think is a safety hazard. *tr

Air bag light is on and can't get it out . and the doors are all rotted on the bottom and is the only thing that rotted on my truck i take good care of my truck. and that is a big disappointment in this truck. and the front end that's hard to keep up with. i only have 118000 on it. and know the motor will go a long ways the cummins 25 valve. *tr

Dashboard is falling apart. we purchased this truck for our 16 year old as his first vehicle. i am worried about the safety issues. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

Dashboard is falling apart. *tr

One day in the summer of 2007, i noticed a small crack in the dashboard of my 2001 dodge ram 2500. later, many cracks appeared and portions of the dashboard have actually fallen through into the electrical components and gauges. this has caused a few instances of the lights and gauges to malfunction at times. *tr

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. *tr

The dashboard of the vehicle has completely cracked and busted leaving a giant hole in it. leaving all the wires and heater vents exposed. this happened just with normal driving of vehicle no crashes or anything ever hit it to cause the problem. *tr

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. after that i started the process of trying to find a cheaper replacement on the web because chrysler is trying to become rich off there replacement dash board, i came across this site - http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/ram_1500/2001/accessories-interior/cracked_dashboard.shtml ) it is not right that chrysler now knows they installed defective parts that can cause bodily harm and expect their paying customer to pay for their lack of quality control issues. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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. *tr

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. *tr

The dash on my 2001 dodge ram 2500 is cracked. it has progressively gotten larger. i vehicle is kept in a garage so there is no sun damage. i can hear it vibrate sometimes. the dealer was informed about this problem two years ago and they said it was normal wear and tear. i don't believe i should be responsible for something that is not normal wear and tear. *tr

Dash cracking and falling into pieces, smaller pieces fall into the defrost ducts and become flying projectiles when fan is on high. 1 minor injury near the right eye, laceration, did not require medical treatment. *tr

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? *tr

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. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated there were multiple cracks varying in size throughout the dashboard. the cracks had not affected the features of the vehicle but the contact was concerned it would in the future. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

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! *tr