Air Bag Related Problems of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Table 1 shows five common air bag related problems of the 1997 Dodge RAM. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (six problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Dodge RAM


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1997 Dodge RAM

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Front end accident with another vehicle and airbags did not deploy. Had not contacted a dealer as of yet.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Vehicle was hit by another car on the front. The other vehicle was traveling at about 50 to 60mph. Driver's side airbag deployed, and driver's sweat pants caught on fire. Drive rhad two pairs of sweat pants on. Fire burned a big hole through the first pair, and singed the second pair of pants.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

Vehicle was involved in a frontal crash, airbag deployed, however did not prevent consumer from hitting steering wheel and sustaining injuries, consumer feels the airbag didn't fully deploy because it never came in contact with consumer.   Read details...


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