Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500

16 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph. The contact rear ended the vehicle in front. The air bags did not deploy. The police was present an a report was issued. No ambulances were at scene. The driver and two passengers went to the hospital on their own, treated and released. The vehicle was towed to unknown lot. The dealer was not contacted for a diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Bp.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2018

Turned on the a/c and dash cracked and white powder was coming out of my vents and now my heater is not working that happened on the passenger side, I think the airbag came open but did not deploy?.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2016

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's vehicle crashed into a second vehicle. The front end sustained significant damage, but the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a fractured neck, which required medical attention. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 129,000.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Dodge ram. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle crashed into a pine tree causing the air bags not to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, back and leg. The passenger sustained injuries to the neck, back, and left leg. The second passenger sustained injuries to the back and head. Medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. The vehicle has not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 195,982. Jw.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2012

Dodge collided with another vehicle in the front left and then the other vehicle spun around and hit the side of the Dodge. All safety airbags in car failed to deploy and no airbag check light was on during the life of the Dodge. Also the other vehicle was a Dodge and it had less damage and all airbags deployed in that vehicle.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/27/2010

Truck crashed into tree airbag did not deploy came face with steering wheel dash board,chest hit steering wheel and driver door hairline fracture of nose mouth wasbusted up and have problem with neck and back and large knot on forehad,,truck was total out. . ,this is a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500,I would like to know why my airbag did not deploy.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2008

A vehicle was left unattended on a hillside in direct sunlight after it had already hit a mailbox. I struck vehicle in left rear with my right front it totaled both vehicles. I was driving about 50 mph and never seen car prior to impact. It injured both passengers in back seat both front seat occupants were not injured but airbags never deployed.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2007

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 45mph, the vehicle collided into the driver side of a pick up truck. The air bags did not deploy at the time of the incident and there were no warning lights for the air bags prior to or after the incident. There was major damaged in the front of the vehicle. The collision caused the driveline of the vehicle to push towards the back of the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was at 136,000 miles.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2006

I was traveling on a dirt road which is all we have in the area and the left rear tire blew out causing me to lose control of my 2002 Dodge ram which then plowed over several trees and finally coming to rest head on in a group of 3 trees totaling my truck. The front end of the truck was more than extensively damaged and the air bag did not deploy causing neck and back injuries as well as my tooth being broke in half. Daimler Chrysler was notified and scanned the on board computer and stated that since no codes showed up that the air bags were fully functional.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2006

I hit a tree doing 45 mph no air bags deployed on either the drivers or passenger side of the truck. I had severe damage to my face and I am facing two more operations in the next year. Cause for air bags not deploying is unknown but Chrysler corp has checked the computer and found no codes in the computer to cause the air bags not to come out. The truck was a total loss. They have not found out why they did not deploy.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2005

The consumer was injured when the air bags failed to deploy in an accident. Consumer had two surgeries since the accident and had been unable to receive any help regarding the accident. (passenger submitted report) the seat belt failed as well. Updated 07/17/06. Updated.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2004

While driving 65 mph driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a tree. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver to sustained major injuries ,and was transported to a hospital. The vehicle was towed to a garage.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2003

While driving at 45 mph consumer's vehicle collided with another vehicle head on. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Police arrived on the scene and the other consumer was cited. The other consumer sustained minor injuries.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2002

I rented this truck from enterprise, I was blinded by an oncoming 18 wheeler and ran into a big truck that stopped in front of me. The first problem was the brakes locked up sending me into the opposite lane where an 18 wheeler was coming at me. I let off the brakes and did a controlled crash into the truck in front of me. The driver side air bag did not deploy causing me great pain and injuries that have yet to be fully determined. Lawyers told me that sine I was not killed I could never win a battle with the auto makes so once again the small guy gets the short end of the stick. I just thought by reporting this too you, you may be able to get this information out to other people who own this kind of defective product and possibly save a life. Thank you for your time. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770770.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2002

At 50mph vehicle crashed, and airbags did not deploy. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While driving 40 mph the vehicle jumped the curb and hit a wooden telephone pole. The front air bags did not deploy. The telephone pole broke in half due to the impact of the vehicle. The driver was transported to the emergency room for broken fingers and bruises. The vehicle could not be driven or repaired. Please provide further details.


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