general problems of the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500

Four problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2012 Ram 1500.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2024

Driver warning light came for airbag, yes it could be if deployed, no dealer has confirmed (but looked up recall # 15v459000), called molar said no recall on my vehicle…. , no one else looked at vehicles book says to immediately take to dealer, yes warning light on follow book info and it appeared 9/8/24.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2024

The dash warning light appeared referring to a possible problem with the airbags. I took vehicle to the local dealer and I was informed after their inspection that I did have a problem the passenger airbag. They said they would need to replace passenger seat airbag and wiring harness associated with that device.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2013

Iwas driving my sons 2012 Ram 1500 4x4 crew cab with less than 20k on the odometer back from texas to north carolina. I fell asleep at the wheel and we ran into a portable tow behind highway construction sign, bounced off a guard rail and then rolled several times down the freeway embankment on I-20 in tuscaloosa alabama. Not one of the 6 airbags in the vehicle deployed. Luckily my son and his two daughters escaped practically injury free, with only minor abrasions, however I took a beating to the head and am still out of work 1 month later due to head/concussion injury. None of the side curtain airbags, side impact or frontal impact airbags deployed. I do have pictures of the truck, which was totaled, to validate this. I also have a copy of the police report stating none of the airbags deployed. What should I do?and who else should I contact?.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2012

Very concerned about the two front airbags while watching the crash test ratings. The driver completely collapsed the bag, hitting his head on the steering wheel and the passenger bag was above average but seemed too aggressive causing the passenger to whip lash back towards the seat. A great passenger occupancy during the test and overall excellent truck. Thanks for your time.


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