Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Dodge RAM - part 2

Dodge RAM owners have reported 139 problems related to air bag not deploy (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge RAM based on all problems reported for the RAM.

36 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 02/05/2002

While driving 40mph in wet conditions, consumer hit a trailer which was being pulled by another vehicle and air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled. *akthere was one injury.

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37 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 01/25/2002

While stopping at traffic light was rearended by another vehicle causing a chain reaction collision, and air bags did not deploy. 2 passengers and driver were injured. Vehicle was totaled.

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38 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 11/12/2001

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

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39 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 10/24/2001

Consumer states engine stalled while traveling down a mountain, consumer lost all control of vehicle and went off a 300 ft revene, vehicle finally stopped after striking a tree head on, air bag did not deploy, consumer sustained injuries, a month after purchasing vehicle, recall repairs were completed on vehicle regarding blower and igntion, consumer was later informed of additional recalls that needed to be repaired on vehicle, however consumer was never given any specific details about what was repaired/replaced.

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40 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 07/28/2001

Consumer's vehicle was hit the rear by another vehicle which spun consumer's vehicle out of control, hitting a concrete wall. Consumer stated seat belts did not lock, and air bags didnot deploy, resulting in injuries.

41 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 06/01/2001

When turning steering wheel to the left or right there is a clicking noise. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they stated is sounded like it may be the clock spring. Consumer felt that airbags may not deploy in an emergency situation.

42 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 05/20/2001

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 55mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Vehicle was totaled.

43 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 05/05/2001

Vehicle impacted a telephone pole head-on during wet conditions while traveling at approximately 35 mph. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Manufacturer has not given consumer a reason for failure of air bags. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

44 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 04/26/2001

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at about 30mph. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injury.

45 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 04/12/2001

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 35mph. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer has inspected vehicle.

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46 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 03/30/2001

Air bags failed to deploy when vehicle was involved in an accident, traveling at approximately 35 mph. The vehicle sustained severe front end damage, the impact was so severe that it caused the vehicle to turn 140 degrees almost rolling on the passenger side window, consumer was injured in accident.

47 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 03/25/2001

Frontal crash at 65-70 mph, hit a tree, airbag did not deploy. Vehicle was totalled. Vehicle rolled over and driver was injured, airbag had previously been recalled and replaced. Consumer feels the steering knuckle broke, locking tires making it impossible to steer.

48 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 02/04/2001

Consumer was involved in a 55 mph frontal collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy, cause unknown. The adjuster from the manufacturer certified that the air bag was operating properly and should not have to deploy in that accident.

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49 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 01/24/2001

While driving at approximately 45 mph consumer applied brake and skidded about 10 feet,hit another vehicle head-on. Upon impact,driver airbags did not deploy which have caused injuries. The inspectors from the manufacturer indicated that the air bags did not deploy because the impact dissipated.

50 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 12/24/2000

On a 30 mph frontal center crash air bags did not deploy causing bodly injury,Chrysler investigation #8126432 the fond open squib system at airbag and stated that the air bag failure was do to wires that ripped loose when steering column collapsed.

51 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 11/24/2000

Consumer had a head-on collison, and air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained some injuries.

52 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 10/23/2000

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries. Manufacturer will be notified.

53 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 10/01/2000

Consumer fell asleep at steering wheel, and had a head-on collison, vehicle was totaled, and air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained some injuries.

54 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 09/19/2000

While driving 45mph, hit another vehicle unexpectedly at a frontal impact which caused steering to lock up, and brakes to fail. Upon impact, driver and passenger airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants. No prior problems with the airbag system.

55 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 09/14/2000

Southbound mustang lost control on wet street, spun into opposite lane of traffic. Northbound Dodge Ram truck t-boned out of control mustang at 50 mph. Both driver's and passenger's air bags of Dodge truck failed to deploy. Belted Dodge Ram truck driver broke right leg and kneecap.

56 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 09/14/2000

Consumer ran into the back of another truck because brakes did not catch. - also, airbags did not deploy. Driver side seat belt failed.

57 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 05/06/2000

While raining consumer fell a sleep at the wheel and hit a telephone pole. Then hit an enbankment and landed in the water. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy, resulting in injuries.

58 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 04/28/2000

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 60 mph, and airbags did not deploy. Vehicle was totalled.

59 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 04/24/2000

Was traveling 45-50mph & would apply brakes, and they would lock up. Rear abs brakes do not work properly. Rear ended another vehicle. Air bags failed to deploy due to a lack of brakes. Vehicle slide 100 ft before the impact happened. There were no injuries.

60 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 03/29/2000

Road was wet & vehicle was going around a curb & veered off into a telephone pole. Entire front end was caved inward. Had seat belts on. Airbags failed to deploy, upon impact. Driver suffered facial injuries. Manufacturer indicated air bags worked okay. Vehicle sensors were not touched.

61 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 03/29/2000

While driving in the rain vehicle slid off the road into a utility pole, and split pole in half, consumer felt that the injuries sustained were caused by airbags not deploying.

62 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 03/19/2000

Consumer had a head-on collision with a pole and air bags did not deploy. Automobile ended up in a "v" shape. Consumer was sore, but had no major injuries.

63 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 03/12/2000

Vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a brick wall at 50 mph impact in which both air bags failed to deploy. Driver and passenger sustained severe rib cage injuries . They are currently under doctor's care. Dealer notified.

64 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 01/24/2000

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.

65 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 01/19/2000

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 40-50 mph of impact by hiting a vehicle that was in a stop position. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Dealer/manufacturer notified.

66 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 01/05/2000

Quad cab; consumer was driving at approximately 30 mph,hit a vehicle that had pulled out in front, and dual airbags did not deploy. Also, driver's side shoulder belt did not lock, causing driver to hit windshield. No prior warning of defects.

67 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 12/07/1999

While driving at 40 mph had a direct frontal impact, driver and passenger airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants in the crash. Manufacturer inspected the vehicle, and airbags would not deploy because vehicle decelerated.

68 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 11/29/1999

While driving 50 mph had a direct frontal impact, and driver's/passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants in this crash. Please provide further information.

69 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 11/28/1999

An accident occurred which caused vehicle off the road, and rollover into an embankment. Upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy, resulting in one fatality. Dealer notified.

70 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 11/07/1999

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer has been contacted, and the manufacturer will be notified.



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