The whole dash board continue to crack. Other than buying a cover to remedy I believe Dodge needs to recall these track to fix the problem with their plastic dash boards.
Replaced faulty catalytic converters, faulty ball joints, faulty control arms, and truck continues to have major issues. Fan belt chirp still present after installing new idler pulley and belt, and real end continues to groan in reverse and takeoff. Now, the dash is cracking. This is the worst truck I have ever owned. I will not buy any dodge/chrysler products in the future, and will advise others to not purchase as well.
Chrysler should pay for the repair (recall) since there are so many issues of the same kind out there. Furthermore they are quick to call you if your late on a payment however not prompt to respond on complaints such as this one.---Last Dodge I WILL EVER GET
ive all ways liked dodge bought this truck dash cracked went to dealer ship going to cost 750 for dash 750 to have put in crazy ive got a friend that works for dodge he said not to wast the money the new dash would proble do the same thing why dont they have a recall on this ive looked on the net it seems to be a large problem or does dodge just want to keep loosing buyers ive taken care of my truck 4by4 never been on a dirt road not a dent or any thing so they cant say misstreating
I noticed one small crack on the dashboard above the passenger air bag. The other day I noticed another one above the gauge cluster. I purchased the full extended warranty for this truck. When I noticed the first crack I took it to the dealer. I was told plastic is not covered under the warranty. What kind of crap is that? Plastic isn't covered!! Isn't most of the vehicle plastic? I will fight this one!! I noticed they beefed up the dash in the 2010. They know it is a poor design!!
- Michael L.,
Belton, TX, US
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Started as a small crack a few months ago on the part of the dash closest to the windshield. Since then the crack has become larger and two more have appeared on other areas of the dash. The truck is still in like new condition just looks really bad with the dash like that. Dodge needs to fix this..
I have had my truck for 4 years and have loved it. I have been hearing a popping noise for the past month. The other day I noticed a crack on the passenger side of the dash. Upon further investigation I noticed the dash is very thin.I take care of my truck and keep the interior very clean. I am surprised the dash was made so flimsy.
I CALLED CHRYSLER CORP.OFF. AND TALKED TO A WOMEN THERE AND SHE HAD ME ON THE PH. FOR 2 HRS. AND COULD NOT GIVE ME A PART NUM. FOR WHAT THE HAYNE'S MANUAL CALL'S ( INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER) SEC.11-12 ILLUSTRATION 23:18 IT LOOK'S VERY EASY TO TAKE OUT BUT TALKING TO CHRYSLER CORP. IT APPEARS THE PART NO LONGER EXIST.I THINK I'VE SEEN 2 DOZEN TRUCKS IN THE SAME SHAPE IN MY AREA.NOT EVEN GOT STARTED ON THE PAINT JOB'S SO BASICALLY WHAT I'M SAYING IS THIS SHOULD BE A RE-CALL AND WE NEED SOME JUSTICE FOR THIS IDIOTIC PROBLEM.............
my 04 ram quad was the first truck i have purchased that i fell in love with immediately. always had ford or Chevy, the dash first cracked while riding down the interstate. went back 2 dodge dealership and was called a liar basically. they said the dash must have been tampered with because no other dash problems had been reported. now truck looks great dash looks like sh*t!!!!!!!!!! the truck now has only 70,000 miles on it but the dash has completely fallen apart. i will never buy another dodge!! but i cant get a decent sell or trade in value because of the dash, guess we have to pay for their screw ups.
I take care of all my vehicles, past and present. Timely maintenance on all vehicles that i have ever owned, both interior and exterior.
Recently i noticed a crack in the dash in my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500, that runs from the front to back on the passenger side in an almost perfectly straight line. This began back in 9/2008. My wife uses the truck to go to work, and we use it for light loads when we go to Home Depot or Lowes. I took it to the dealer for some questions and the service person told me that others has had the same problem and Dodge is a aware of this, but was told they offer no assistance to fix it. Recently my local news (www.local6.com) station ran an expose on this matter - Model years from 1998 to 2003. Unlike the trucks in the report, my dash has not gotten to the point where it is breaking and falling into the AC ducts. I have contacted Chrysler on two occasions since 9/2008, only to get a rude Service Provider and the run around.
It is apparent why a American vehicles loses their value so quickly. I would not recommend an American truck or car to my worst enemy, which is very sad to say. If i do not get a resolution from Chrysler regarding my truck soon, i guess the Japanese can look forward to my business and hard earned AMERICAN DOLLARS.
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The whole dash board continue to crack. Other than buying a cover to remedy I believe Dodge needs to recall these track to fix the problem with their plastic dash boards.
- John L., Killeen, TX, US