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1999 Dodge Ram 2500: The complete dash assembly is cracking and flaking into pieces along the top cover from left to right and from the cluster to the windshield. Features are cracking along the lower section of dash, also, from the left to the right side. This will soon effect the structural housing area around the right side SRS airbag mounting. I'm concerned about the stability of the SRS airbag deployment functioning properly in the event of deployment. There is also the possibility of the wiring harness being damaged or failing due to sharp edges of the plastic in the dash assembly. If the sharp edges cut the wiring and the cut wire edges rub together, this will cause a premature deployment of the SRS airbag. There is also a concern of the main dash harness being damaged from sharp edges and causing the possibility of a short between voltage and ground circuits touching causing excessive heating of shorted circuits and causing fire in the brittle plastic areas.
The dash in my 99 Dodge Ram is severly cracked and I believe that dod ge should be made to replace them this is a big problem in alot of Dodge if the dash is craked real bad and the air bag deploys it can become a deathly situation.
- Orlando, FM, USA
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My 1999 Dodge dashboard started cracking and months later pieces are breaking away as I clean it. It is so brittle I can't touch it any more. I always use a sun shield and always leave my windows cracked open to allow proper air flow to prevent issues from happening. This is unacceptable. "come on Dodge" what kind of garbage is this. I've had many other trucks with way more miles than this and had never had a problem like this. This is not normal wear. This is the sign of poor quality!!! do to the fact that Dodge is turning a blind eye on this problem I will not buy another Dodge again.
I own a 1999 Ram 2500 and my dashboard is also falling apart. Over the last few months the dash is busted and cracked all the way across. The trim around the gauges is all cracked.
Over time the dashboard started cracking in multiple places. Pieces have broken off. No excessive wear was placed on the dash. Have not replaced the dash due to cost.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving 20 mph, the wheel detached from the wheel well. As a result, the contact crashed into two other vehicles, which damaged the axles. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the failure was due to a structural defect. She also spoke with the manufacturer and they stated that they would assist; however, the contact has not heard from them since the incident. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. There was a defect investigation case number PE99069, but it has been closed. The current and failure mileages were 102,206.
The dash started cracking on the passenger side near the defroster vent this past winter. Within the last week, the crack has grown to about 10 - 12 inches in length toward the passenger side airbag. The crack is growing each day now.
1. dash cracking and collapsing...due to ? 2. VIN plate no longer visible, pieces keep breaking off 3. nothing has been done to fix the problem. Hoping Dodge would recall.
1999 Dodge Ram 2500. Dash started cracking in 2006..now is much worse and getting even worse. Eventually this dash will collapse completely, exposing wiring. I also am concerned that, in the case of an accident and if your head or neck struck the dash it would cause sever lacerations. Passenger side included.
I have a 99' Dodge 2500 diesel truck with a cracked dash. It is in pieces and am worried I will begin to have more problems with electrical components from all the pieces it is in and is constantly getting worse. I would like a new dash and an apology to keep me buying from Dodge!!
99' Dodge Ram 2500 quad 4X4 dashboard is cracked in 9 places and is completely free from it's anchors due to cracking at the attachment points. Started to crack in 2004 but Dodge denied any warranty coverage for it then. Dodge dealer stated then it was due to climate conditions in ca.
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- Greensboro, NC, USA