Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Dodge Ram 1500 - part 1

Dodge Ram 1500 owners have reported 287 problems related to air bag not deploy (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 08/14/2020

I was getting off work and going about 25 mph on the street when I was involved in a head on collision, I had seen the light change when I pushed on the brake pedal, I heard a crunching noise and no brakes. All I could do was hold on to the steering wheel. The seat belt did not lock up and the air bags did not deploy, with me ending up hitting the steering. Wheel.

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2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 10/07/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 doge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the contact had tried depressing the brake pedal; however, the pedal depressed all the way to floor. The contact continued to pump the brake until it slowed down, however, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. No medical attention was required at the scene and a police report was filed(#sp19360029). The vehicle was towed to an independent body shop and was totaled. The contact was unaware if the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. No recalls have been associated with the failure. The failure mileage was 108,573.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 09/10/2019

Tl-the contact owns 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated when driving at approximately 35mph the contact hit a deer, and caused the contact to hit a tree the vehicle proceeded to drop into an embackment, and the roof cave into the front passenger area and the driver's and passenger frontal air bags failed to deployed. The vehicle was towed. The contact suffered injury to the chest and the passenter sitting the rear seat suffer bruises. The police was present. The police repor informtion was not available. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 193,000. Li.

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4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 08/07/2019

Tl-the contact owned a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle was involved in a three car crash for which the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the small facial fracture and oral lacerations which required medical attention. The contact stated that to his knowledge there were no other injuries. The vehicle was towed the towing facility's lot. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000. The vehicle was destroyed. Ah.

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5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 06/22/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the rear driver side wheel dislocated from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle flipped into a ditch and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to her ribs, collar bone, shoulder, and a herniated disc. The passenger sustained injuries to his neck which required surgery. A police report was filed at the scene(16486829. 1/2018289368). The vehicle was towed and the contact was unaware of the vehicle's whereabouts. The vehicle was serviced for the engine three days prior to the crash for the engine at rockdale county Ford 479 us-79, rockdale, TX 76567 (512) 446-7377. The manufacturer was not notified. The same dealer was contacted and stated that the crash was unrelated to the failure. The failure mileage was 119,965. Jo.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 04/21/2019

My wife , son and daughter were in the vehicle when they were struck in the front at about 40 mph. The seat belt did not hold, it released and the air bag did not deploy.

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7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 04/16/2019

Tl the contact owned a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. While the contact's fiance was driving 50 mph, he swerved to avoid a skunk and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a ditch and rolled over multiple times. All the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to his ribs, left leg, right knee, and head. The other two front seat passengers sustained bruises and cuts. The rear passenger side occupant sustained cuts and bruises. The rear middle seat passenger was ejected out the back driver's side window. All the passengers were transported to the hospital via ambulance. The contact mentioned that the two front passenger seat belts were latched. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and then the insurance company towed it to their local tow lot where it was considered a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 11/25/2018

Due to a medical condition I was not even aware of I passed out while driving. Unconscious I drove into a ditch, came out airborne (according to an eyewitness), proceeded on straight into a tree. My airbag did not deploy resulting in my head being thrown into the steering wheel, resulting in knocking out 5 teeth requiring oral surgery, a gash on the chin reqiring stitching and an on going jaw issue. I had no other bodily injuries. Had the airbag deployed I may have been injury free.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 11/19/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 30 mph, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The frontal air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruises to the neck and shoulders and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 256,000.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500

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.

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11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 07/21/2018

Takata recall front collision with airbags did not deploy, cut open my had and gave me concussion. Truck slid off road due to wet road and crashed head on into telephone pole .

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12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 06/25/2018

Wfe was involve in a wreck where air bags did not deploy. She hit women that did not stop at stop sign. Dodge ram 2007 was totaled completely. Truck was recalled and james hodge dealership supposedly fixed bags but that was passenger side. However, neither bags were deployed. Accident date June 25, 2018.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 06/11/2018

Tl the contact owned a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 45 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head and neck injuries that required medical attention. The contact was not aware of any injuries from the other driver. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v313000 and 16v352000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

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14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500

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?.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 01/11/2018

Tl the contact owned a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the rear tire exploded and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle struck a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and passenger were injured. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the junkyard and deemed totaled. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact received a post card from tk holdings and believed the vehicle may have been impacted by the takata air bag recall. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 10/18/2017

Tl -the contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated he was driving at 70 mph, the contact fell asleep while driving . As a result, the contact crashed into the median in the middle of the road and his air bags failed to deploy. No warning lights illuminated prior to the crash. The contact was taken to the hospital by a friend where he was advised that no injuries were sustained. A police report was filed the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage is unknown. Nr.

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17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 06/21/2017

Takata recall. The contact owned a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle shifted into four wheel drive without warning. The transfer case detached from the transmission, destroyed the park brake line, struck the fuel line, and sparked a fire. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and was towed to a tow yard. The fire department extinguished the fire and a report was filed. A police report was also filed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied responsibility based on the report of the investigators. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 06/02/2017

(dealer info) tl the contact's son owned a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. While the contact's son was driving 50 mph, he failed to see the brake lights of the vehicle in front him and had to forcefully depress the brake pedal. As a result, the contact's son attempted to swerve to the left and crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's son sustained injuries to his hands and bruises from the seat belt. Medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. Prior to the crash, the contact's son was notified of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 03/15/2017

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the contact crashed into a cement wall and drove into a canal. The air bags did not deploy. The seat belt restrained the contact's body; however, his upper body struck the steering wheel. The contact sustained internal injuries to the chest, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of failure. The vehicle was towed. The failure mileage was 138,000.

20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 02/04/2017

The contact owned a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While driving 50 mph, another vehicle drove in front of the contact's vehicle and caused a collision. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver of the vehicle was unconscious after the collision. The driver sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where the vehicle was declared a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 180,000.

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21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 12/22/2016

Traveling 30 mph on city street, when small 2003 Toyota 4wd pickup pulled out in front of me. I hit his drivers tire in middle of my grill. The airbags did not deploy. The seat belt locked and kept me from being seriously injured. The driver was cited by the police. My vehicle is totalled. Please see pictures. It has never been in an accident before.

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22 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 11/23/2016

Tl- the contact owned a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was at a stop light, he began to depress the accelerator pedal. She then stated that she remembered that the bed of the vehicle started to come towards her passenger side and lost all consciousness. When the contact had regained consciousness, she was being cut out of the vehicle by first responders; her grandson was ejected from the vehicle through the back seat. The contact, her husband and her grandson were all rushed to the hospital and treated for injuries. Her husband suffered a concussion and crack ribs; the contact had injuries to her entire right side which included a broken collar bone, broken ankle, and eight broken ribs. Her grandson had suffered broken teeth which required dental surgery; he also suffered severe mental trauma due to the accident. The airbags did not deploy as a result of the roll over. A police report was filed and stated that one of her tires were severely worn which caused the vehicle to roll over. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard and was deemed destroyed. In 2018, the contact received a notification for NHTSA recall number:15v313000 (airbags) and NHTSA recall number:16v352000(airbags) which she linked to her failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Jo.

23 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 10/12/2016

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into a pillar. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head and leg injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The technician had not determined if the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

24 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 09/26/2016

The contact owned a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received a recall notice pertaining to the air bags. Prior to receiving the notice, the contact was involved in a collision while driving 40 mph. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a towing yard. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 194,000.

25 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 09/16/2016

The contact owned a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving on a wet and oily surface at 30 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. As a result, the vehicle rolled over multiple times. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a fractured neck and back that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,500.

26 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 08/25/2016

The contact owned a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 40 mph, the contact's vehicle was involved in a crash. The air bags did not deploy and a police report was filed. The contact sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 140,000.

27 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500

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.

28 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 08/03/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While stopped, the contact's vehicle was crashed head on by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. Both drivers sustained injuries that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 159,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

29 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 07/17/2016

Takata recall. The contact owned a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the chin and collar bone that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed from the scene and later deemed destroyed. The vehicle was previously serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,810.

30 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 07/13/2016

Air bag failure--on Wednesday July 13 2016 the vehicle (2009 Dodge Ram 1500) was involved in a front end collision while traveling on a city owned road. The driver who was the only person in the vehicle lost control of the vehicle when taking a sharp right turn on a dirt road in the dark. As a result the vehicle crashed into a ditch, completely smashing in the front end and damaged most of the rest of the truck as well. Upon impact the driver's air bag did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to his entire upper body as well as suffering from a concussion upon impact because of the air bag malfunction. He required emergency medical attention and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. We have more pictures including pictures of the front end of the truck however the file is to big to upload on this report.

31 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 06/18/2016

Takata recall. The contact owned a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into a tractor trailer that came out of the field and failed to stop before entering the road. The entire front end of the contact's vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The insurance company deemed the vehicle as destroyed. After the failure, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

32 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 06/03/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle drove into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained a whiplash and a pinched nerve that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 230,000.

33 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 50 mph, an abnormal sound was heard when the steering wheel was turned. The rear of the vehicle began to fishtail and the vehicle struck various guardrails while attempting to avoid a crash. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained major injuries to the torso, neck back, ankle, and left arm. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed and not diagnosed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,600.

34 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 05/21/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear driver side door of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact's vehicle was towed to a tow yard. Two weeks after the failure, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 09v084000 (visibility) and 15v313000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

35 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 04/02/2016

2005 Dodge 1500. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle accident- the air bags did not deploy. The consumer stated the vehicle was crashed into a telephone pole. The airbags did not deploy. The manufacturer's report stated the air bag did not deploy due to "crumple" zones and "crash" areas. The rate of deceleration was necessary was not met in order to activate the air bag. Updated 03/31/2017.


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