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.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the entire length of the dashboard surface exhibited cracks. The vehicle was not repaired for the defect. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the defect was a common issue with this vehicle model year. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2002 Dodge Ram - quad cab dash board cracked. Only owner and no complaints on overall performance of the truck. But almost over night the dashboard developed nearly a dozen cracks all the way across.
Dashboard is cracking up. Big piece are falling down in behind the instrument panel. Have talked to my local dealer and the say there is nothing they can do about it.
2002 Dodge Ram 1500, dash cracking. This truck stays covered up in the driveway most of the time. 81K miles on the truck. I beleive this to be a manufacture defect.
Significant cracks in both primary dash and auxiliary dash section between dash and windshield. Existing cracks growing/opening and new ones developing. Starting to experience unexplainable electrical issues, like power windows, and door locks not working on occasion. Dealer quoted replacement cost is outrageous.
I have a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The front part of the dash next to the windshield is cracked, broken etc. I heard that they are a lot of these dashes like mine. I think they need to recall the item or fix it at company cost not by the consumer.
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 cracked dashboard over air bag on passenger side. This problem seems to be happening too many Dodge Ram pickups from the 1993 model year through 2005 model year. The edge of the cracked plastic is sharp and pose a serious injury probability in the event of accident and airbag inflation. A person can easily cut their finger or hand while cleaning the dash are servicing the vehicle.
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck. Dashboard began cracking and now has totally cracked and parts have fallen into the defrost/air unit as well as causing sharp edges that can cause injury. Afraid that if airbag deploys this will cause jagged edges of plastic to be propelled to driver or passenger, causing serious injury, in addition to the damage of the A/C and defrost. There have been ten of thousands of complaints about this and Dodge refuses to repair this defect on their trucks from 1995-2006.
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 dashboard started crumbling to pieces after only 3 years. Dodge dealer told us it was not covered under warranty. We would have to replace the dashboard at our own expense. The dealer even told us this was a common complaint from Dodge truck owners.
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L sport. I paid a lot of money for this special order truck and now the dash is cracking all over"???? never had a new vehicle do this in all my 54 years. I live in Texas and I know it is hot, but it shouldn't be cracking like it is, none of my other cars or trucks are cracking at all, I take good care of all my vehicles so why is the Dodge the only one cracking"I think it should be recalled to get this fixed!!
I have a 2002 Dodge pickup with a cracked dash. I had to replace the heater core and when the dash was removed I noticed cracks all in the dash. While removing the dash I and my helper both sustained severe cuts from very sharp edges of the broken dash. This prompted me to file this complaint because of the nature and shape of the cracks can cause severe injury or even death to occupants, especially children, in the event of a crash as well as cuts and abrasions when simply entering and exiting the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated the instrument panel cover failed and the panel broke into pieces, causing the electronic door locks to fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and advised that the heat was causing the instrument panel plastic covering to deteriorate. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 16,000 and the current mileage was 94,000. Updated 8/29/11 updated 09/21/11
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the front driver seat unexpectedly reclined. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the dashboard was cracked in various locations. The failure mileage was 149,999. Updated 09/15/11 updated 09/26/11
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