general problems of the 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 - part 1

66 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2019

Air ban light is on.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2017

Takata recall I have received 3 recall notices,I have called the dealer and they say that there are no parts available for this repair last call was on 3/2017.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2016

(hk needs to be redone) the contact owns 2003 Dodge ram 3/4 ton. The vehicle was in accident and rear ended another vehicle front damage and was drivable after crash . The passenger was belted. Their was a police report which was not available. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacture was notified. The mileage at the time of the accident 42000. Hk.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2016

Takata recall. Recv'd r26/NHTSA 15v-312. I live on an island with no mfg dealers. Fca will not authorize non-Dodge dealer to perform recall repair. Fca says they will not pay shipping cost ($756)to ship vehicle by ferry to nearest dealer. Recall states "more likely to occur. . . If exposed to high levels of absolute humidity. . . " residence is in marine environment that has average annual humidity of 77%. What options are available to get vehicle repaired.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2016

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. 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. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2016

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15v286000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was 250,000.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/18/2016

Takata recall takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. 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 contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/18/2016

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts unavailable.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. 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 contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/26/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall 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.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall 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.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2015

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. 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.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2015

Safety recall notice p78 / NHTSA 14v-770 I have received several notices about this safety issue over the past year. Called dealer for service each time and every few months and they always tell me no parts are available yet. At what point is the manufacturer required to resolve this issue?.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/04/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 15v312000 (air bags) 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Mf.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2015

2003 Dodge Ram 3500. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete passenger air bag recall notice.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15312000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available but indicated that the contact was placed on a waiting list. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2015

Received recall notice r/26 NHTSA 15v-312 and have contacted dealer for air bag replacement several times the most recent 8/21/15. I have been told they still do not have the part to replace.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2015

Tl-takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. 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 part not available. Sw.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v770000 (air bags) and 15v312000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. 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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ad.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair 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.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) however, the part needed 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that there was premature cracking and deterioration of the dashboard. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and provided no solution other than for the contact to replace the part. The dealer stated that to complete NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags), the dashboard would also need to be replaced. The parts had not been available for an extended period of time so the contact was uncertain of when the recall repair would be completed. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. 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.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2015

Tl-takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tools confirms parts not available. Ss.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v770000 (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.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.



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