Problems with 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 STRUCTURE

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the dashboard was cracked to the point that it fractured into pieces. the contact was concerned that the failure could affect other components. the contact did not know if the dashboard was uv coated. lithia chrysler jeep dodge of great falls (4025 10th ave s, great falls, mt 59405, (406) 205-3430) was notified. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the dashboard cracked and fractured in the vehicle. the manufacturer stated that the dashboard was not under warranty and the vehicle would have the same defective dashboard installed. the cracks were six to eight inches wide and started to appear on july 22, 2006. the manufacturer never attempted to repair the dashboard. the failure mileage was 103,000. ma 09/25 updated 10/19/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the dashboard was defective and exhibited fractures on the driver's side. the dashboard was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 105,000.

Brakes failed when applied. abs and brake warning lights came on with very little braking. after hard braking application the tires locked and slid about 5 inches in damp backtop and hit a car stopped at a light. had plenty of time to brake but no or very little braking action. later inspection showed that one of the brake lines rusted through and lost pressure. this is the second time this has happened. these trucks are prone to brake line rusting. driver seemed to be fine and drove away after exchanging info. he later claimed injury. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the secondary hood latch failed and caused the hood to open and strike the windshield. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 317,000.

Dash board totally destroyed lights and a/c switch won;t work properly radio is attached only by 2 screws i am afraid that the lights will not operate at nite anymore and became unsafe to drive. contacted local dodge dealers, indicating they don"t have any recalls on this item and there is nothing they can do to help. this is a serious problem with defective material, but chrysler refused to knowledge the problem. *tr

My dash board on my 2001 dodge ram 2500 has completely broke causing the plastic to enter in to the dash causing my lights to flicker both thee inner and outer dash has failed. parts have also flew at me in the face area. *tr

Top of dash is cracked all the way through from front to back in several places. it has always been parked either in the shade of under a carport. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while parked, he noticed a crack from the dashboard to the windshield. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the contact stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 92,300.

The dashboard in this vehicle started to disintegrate at about 70,000 miles, even though it had a dash cover and window sun protection in at all times, since purchase of the vehicle. it was like a sinkhole opening up in dash. it is now causing wiring problems to the point i have it in the shop. called dodge to see if there is a recall as the mechanic said he has the same truck, with same issue, and every dodge 2001 truck he works on has the same issue. dodge would not comment. i have a dodge ram 2500 1992, and the dash looks like new. it is a defect that needs to be recalled. it can cause the headlights to short out while driving. *tr

The dashboard started to disintegrate almost immediately after purchase. at 70,000 miles it had opened up a giant sinkhole and started causing electrical shortages, like headlights going out occasionally while driving. now every time the fan is run, small pieces fly around the cab. a piece got into my eye while driving, it was a bad situation. i had to be treated with antibiotics in eye for a cut. now i am seriously concerned for my safety in the event the airbags deploy. sharp shards of shrapnel could be forced into my body by the airbag deploying. it is a very unsafe situation for driver and passenger. i am having the whole dash replaced at my own cost because of this. dodge refuses to help. unfortunately my mechanic says he replaces these all the time because of this issue, but in two years new dash is disintegrating again. this is clearly an unsafe situation that needs to be dealt with, before fatalities occur. *tr

I have owned this truck about 3 years. the vehicle has approx. 39,000 miles on it. i noticed small cracks in the dashboard. over the last 3 years, the cracks have gotten larger. i was traveling on interstate 81 and going across a bridge joint. the bridge joint dips down and the shock of the bridge joint caused the dashboard to completely shatter into pieces. these pieces are very sharp and brittle. these pieces flew up onto the seat. during an impact, these pieces could impale a person sitting in either the driver or passenger side. these pieces also fell down into the electrical system on the vehicle. it could impact the air bags or the computer on the vehicle. when i got home, i called dodge to see if there was any vehicle assistance program or recalls. they said there weren't any. i have all the pieces off the dash if someone would like to look at them. i did remove the dash from the vehicle in fear that someone would be hurt by these sharp pieces. i've read many stories about the dashboards ...

The plastic dashboard is cracking and disintegrating before my very eyes. every day the cracks widen and spread, and every day another piece of the dashboard breaks completely off. the shards of plastic are sharp and jagged, and potentially dangerous. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the dashboard started to developed cracks. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 84,000.

Cracks formed in the dash and after a few months the dash began to fall apart. i duct taped it together out of fear that water would short out the electrical components visible through the loose pieces. *tr