you are not alone , these have a near 100% failure rate. These dashboards have absolutely no UV repellent at all.
The dash on my '01 was perfect when I bought it in 2005. Knowing how bad these dashes are, I immediately bought a high-end dash cover that my truck still wears. I do have 1 crack up near a defrost vent, but it's not bad at all. I intend to get some of this windshield UV protective film installed for the Summer heat protection, but because it blocks 99% of UV rays, it should help protect the dash as well.
https://www.tnttinting.com/image/new-legal-clear-heat-blocking-front-windshield-film
