general problems of the 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 - part 1

109 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 based on all problems reported for the 2003 Ram 2500.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2023

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 09e001000 (steering), 13v528000 (steering) and 15v312000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2020

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3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2019

I was involved in an accident on may 3rd 2019 where I struck a vehicle that had just entered the two lane highway from the shoulder of the road and crossed in front of me. I hit her at 45 mph resulting in heavy from end damage which I'm still waiting on the insurance company to decide if it will be repaired or totaled out. I'm fearing it's totaled. Anyway I'm contacting you because my airbags didn't deploy. I'm in no manner an automotive engineer so I can't explain why thy didn't deploy I'm just wanting you to know they didn�t. The vehicle I hit was diagonal to me,.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2018

Took vehicle to dealer they stated it needed a air bag control module which was 3 years ago part is still on order and has not been installed.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called cabral Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (1145 w yosemite Ave, manteca, CA 95337, phone number: (209) 823-1148) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2017

Takata ?- on 7/15/2017 my son was involved in a single vehicle accident as he drove home on the freeway. Lost control of vehicle resulting in the vehicle spinning and impacting a guard rail post , ejecting him from the vehicle on to the freeway where he died. Upon examination of vehicle no airbags in the cabin deployed.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2017

Have had 4 recall alerts in the last 2 years! called dealer to make appointment to find they have no parts!.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/18/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Annapolis Dodge of annapolis, maryland was contacted about the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable, but would be available within one week. The manufacturer was made not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2016

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000(air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced any failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. Kh.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2016

While driving at about 55 mph, I hit a minor bump in the freeway and the truck started shaking violently,steering wheel shaking side to side. The only way it stopped was I had to reduce my speed to complete stop , the problem was I was towing a 16' trailer with a 4000 lb load on it, I was in front of a semi truck with a full load, it was a very scary and dangerous situation. . It happen again while driving at about 65 mph on freeway next day without the trailer I hit a minor bump in the roadway and the truck started shaking violently. The only way it stopped was I had to reduce my speed and stop. I think this problem should be investigated as some one is going to get killed by this happening to them.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2016

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2016

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2016

The dealer is unable to repair/replace the air bags due to lack of parts. Recall # r26/NHTSA 15v-312.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2016

Takata recall. Passenger airbag recall; another recall because the vehicle can jump out of gear and move forward.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2016

I contacted my local Dodge dealership on the recall you guys sent last year on this matter. I was told they did not have the new airbags to install and that I would receive another notice stating when they had them. Then, I could then call back to set up a time to have the faulty one replaced. I never received that notice and have received my second safety recall notice on the same issue. I would very much like to have this fixed since my family often use this vehicle. But the local dealer only seems interested in making money, not the safety of what they sale.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2016

2003 Dodge Ram 2500. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair airbag recall.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not exprienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2015

Takata recall? our pick up was scheduled for a recall repair at "flower motors" montrose CO 81401, December 22, 2015 it was in the shop all day. Followed by a call, "we do not have the part"s. We will call you. We have called numerous times, feel like a huge runaround. They do not have parts. We would like to drive our pickup safely again as it is inconveniently sitting! loaner vehicle? please advise.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2015

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Oo.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2015

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) and the dealer stated that the part was not available beyond a reasonable time frame which was longer than a year. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they were unable to provide a reasonable time frame to supply the part to the dealer. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dyd.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 15v312000 (air bag) however, the parts was unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Mf.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/16/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 15v312000 (air bags) however, the remedy was unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Mf.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ad.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 . The contact received notification on NHTSA campaign number:15v312000 (air bags) however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not expierenced a failure. The VIN was unavailable. Parts distribution disconnect. Jw.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable enough time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Kc.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2015

Takata recall: this is the second recall I have received concerning the takata recall. When the first one was done, my dash had 3 cracks that were due to excessive heat build up when eh windows were rolled up and the outside temperature was excessive. After r the recall was completed the dash had 11 cracks, which I was willing to accept. Now I get another recall notice (r26/ NHTSA 15v-312). The dealer tells me, this will most likely result in more cracks in the dash, and they will not be responsible. I have contacted Dodge customer assistance and they told me that due to the fact that there were cracks already in the dash, they cannot repair or replace the dash when they perform this last recall. I am assuming to perform the current recall will result in more that 6 more cracks. I do not feel that 17-18 cracks in a hard plastic dash would be safe in the event of a wreck. I also do not feel that I should have to pay for the damage that was done due to these takata recalls. I am trying to get this resolved before I have the last recall performed. The first recall (p78) was performed during July thru August 2015.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (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. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ad.



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