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.
Dash on truck is cracked severely. It is very close to where the airbag deploys. If airbag deploys will most likely pull some dash parts with it. No reason for dash to be cracked faulty material most likely.
I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 and the dashboard has multiple cracks in it. I went to the Dodge dealer and the say they haven't had any complaints on the dashboard. That's bull, my father has a 2500 Dodge and he has the exact same problem with his dash. It's a problem Dodge doesn't want to address.
Normal use, the dash on the passengers side near the defroster has a crack aprox. 8 inches. For 2.5 years and is heading toward the airbag. I haven't found a new dash yet.
2001 Dodge Ram 1500: Dash keeps cracking in several places. 2 cracks are directly above passenger air bag. Have tried to stop cracking but have been unsuccessfully. Everyday when I first get into truck, I hear the dash start to crack as the inside temperature is reduced to a comfortable level. There appears to be no way to prevent this situation. Some cracks are now proceeding to the front of dash toward occupants. Cracks can be straight or curve several times. Most cracks are exceeding 8 to 12 inches at this time. More cracks develop on a daily basis.
Top of dashboard on 2001 Dodge Ram 2wd severely cracked in four different places. Happened 1 1/2 years ago when truck was barely 3 1/2 years old. Cracks run from defroster vents all the way forward to the end of the panel. Concerned with proper deployment of airbag on passenger side.
The entire dash including sub-frame for my dash on my 2001 Dodge 1500 started cracking and has continued to fall apart. I have read on the internet other complaints about this same problem. I searched for a used dash from used auto parts yards and they indicate they are defective and all crack and fall apart if you attempt to remove them. The dealers charge in excess of $2000 to replace the parts with no warranties against defects.
The front wheel assembly, control arms, and wheel hubs had to be replaced by local dealer. I was told by a trained technician that the wheel's could have broken away from the vehicle while driving. The engine heater core and air conditioning main element stopped functioning and had to be replaced by local dealer. The rear differential, pinion bearings and cups stopped working at 77,400 miles and had to be replaced by local dealer. This was just 2,000 miles after the previous stated parts had malfunctioned. Old parts are only available from the rear differential, but invoices are available for all work performed.
Transmission has gone bad on 2001 Dodge Ram. Week later engine needs to be replaced because of "oil sludge". have seen same problem documented on other sites about Dodge engines.
Dealer couldn\\'t diagnose fuel pump problem. Kept reprogramming computer until total engine failure @ 30,000 km. 10 month fight for engine. 6 weeks to replace in shop. Electrical problems still exist since new. Truck has 77,000 km now. It is totally incapable of towing rv, what truck was bought for. Max fuel mileage empty is 10 mpg, 4 loaded. Excessive smoke. All symptoms verified by outside sources, and Dodge states the problem is with me. Am a former diesel mech, and trucker. Dodge refuses outside diagnosis including cummins. This truck has over 18 months of downtime. Just got truck from dealer today again, was told 2 weeks ago that this engine is toasted, then all of a sudden dealer says nothing is wrong with engine. They didn\\'t even have the courtesy to return phone calls or even to call for me to pick up the truck. Dodge will not even accept fuel logs. Have spent in excess of $20,000 out of pocket to keep this bucket going, for things that should have been warranty and outside diagnosis. Am setting up lawsuit now, as I cannot use this vehicle. It has even failed gov\\'t emmision test. Who cares? thanks
Engine check light 442 due to leak in evaporator hose assembly. My truck in only a 2001 but the dealership says that is normal for Dodge trucks. It is a costly repair and is not covered by my extended warrenty. I know of several other persons who have had the same problem.
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle the accelerator pad went to the floor and kept on accelerating by it self. Dealer and manuf. Were contacted.
Oil gauge malfunctioned, and went dead, not detecting low oil pressure. Dealer found sludge in engine that would build up from overdue oil changes. Consumer stated oil changes were done on regular basis, but not a T the dealership.
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