This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I was driving home on the tollway from the airport in my 2001 Dodge Ram when the hood flipped up and smashed into my windshield. I had to slow down in traffic and get to the side without being able to see in front of me. Now my hood is damaged, my windshield shattered, and damage to my roof. I investigated of past concerns and found numerous reports of this happening to 2000 and 2001 Dodge Ram trucks, a report was even done by the NHTSA but was found not that important apparently. This could have been a serious incident and was very lucky to get out of it unharmed.
Purchased a 2001 Dodge Ram from local dealer, and didn't have it 6 months and noticed the dash cracked and came apart. Took it to the local dealer several times and asked to fix. They refused, stating it was not a recall and it was due to sun. I tried to tell them that the windows are tinted and it is garage kept when not in motion, but they refused to answer. Now it is on several automotive blogs and sites all over the us with hundreds of people with the same issue with the same year truck package. It is now broken so badly its causing failure to defrost the front windshield and several electrical issues including the headlights going out while driving, speakers cutting off and interior lights going out randomly. It has now cracked so that the heat and air is no longer routed correctly and is causing poor driving conditions. My wife backed into another vehicle because of this... they want 1000 dollars to fix and parts are hard to find.
I have a 2001 Dodge 1500 pickup with a dashboard that is breaking apart and I'm concern with the sharp edges in the cab and how effective my airbag will be if deployed.
- Waxahachie, TX, USA
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2nd time dash has cracked, this time glove box has fallen off do to hinge braking. I repaired the glove box with a kitchen cabinet hinge and the numerous cracks are being covered with epoxy to keep the pieces form blowing up in my face as I drive.
Dash started cracking about four years ago with a mileage of 55000. Dash was replaced at owners expense two years ago when dash had colapsed. One year later the dash began to crack once again and I learned of many other poeple with the same problem. I was reluctant to spen 1000 dollars to replace it again. Since then the dash has colapsed again but this time spall peices cut some wires under the dash causing the headlights not to work. This is an extreme safety issue and dont know what would have happened had I been on the highway doing 65-70 mph when the lights went out. Reading the number of complaints I feel the dash is defective and a safety concern. Chrysler shoud recall vehicles to correct problem.
While driving down a hill the brakes went out. The contact was able to get it safely off the highway. This occurred on August 15, 2005. The contact took vehicle to a mechanic. They said that it was due to the way that the van was built. He said that it caused the battery to leak and burn a whole in the brake line. The vehicle is still at the mechanic's shop. The contact was concerned that someone else could have an accident due to the problem with the vehcile's structure.
Vehicle is pulling to right at all times, taken to dealer 3 times. Dealer did alignment, did not remedy the problem. While driving vehicle parted to the right. Consumer applied brakes and attempted to maneuver vehicle to avoid a light pole, however vehicle would not stop nor turn thereby hitting a tree instead. Consumer sustained minor injuries. Dealer found right front caliper frozen and would not release. Right front brake caliper replaced. Center console latch inoperative. New center console lid replaced.
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- Dublin, CA, USA