10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
28 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
39 / 1
Average Mileage:
22,926 miles

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problem #406

Oct 132015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. 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 aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #405

Mar 122017

Ram 1500

  • 0 miles
Completing recall

- Brazil, IN, USA

problem #404

Feb 282017

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • 159,000 miles
I called in to [xxx] on March 3. we discussed a safety issue on my 2003 Dodge Ram pick up truck. Gave him my VIN number: [xxx] told him I had my truck in for a recall R26/NHTSA 15V-312 on air bag May 20, 2016. Work was done. Now my "airbag" light has come on steady. John did not show any further recall and referred me to Chrysler Corp. [xxx] at Chrysler corporate referred me to dealer, landmark Dodge Chrysler Jeep in morrow Georgia. Set an appointment for 8am March 3. took 24 hours to hear back from them. This is where I am asking for help from your office regarding the safety issue. Landmark tells me it will cost $420 in diagnostics cost to tell me what the problem is. This smells of a cover up as to the problem. I did not let ths deter me, so I authorized. The truck has not been in a wreck and this happened during normal street driving while moving. Will keep you advised, but can you help with this outlandish fee to detract me perusing this safety issue? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

problem #403

Mar 012016

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #402

Jun 152015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. 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.

- Summerville, TN, USA

problem #401

Jan 232017

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags); however, the part for 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 failure. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Porterbelle, CA, USA

problem #400

Feb 162017

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received 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....updated 05/11/17

- Milford, NJ, USA

problem #399

Feb 012017

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags) and stated that 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- San Pablo, CA, USA

problem #398

May 262015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #397

May 262015

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. 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. Updated 06/02/17

- Greer, SC, USA

problem #396

Mar 042015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags) and stated that 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #395

Sep 262016

Ram 1500

  • 194,000 miles
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.

- Wildomar, CA, USA

problem #394

Jun 302016

Ram 1500 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. 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 notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 04/06/17 lj the consumer stated the airbag light was illuminated. Updated 08/22/2017

- Chandler, TX, USA

problem #393

Jul 172015

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags) for the passenger side air bag inflator. The parts to do the repair were 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...updated 03/08/17 updated 08/08/2017

- Milford, NE, USA

problem #392

Nov 162015

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (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.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #391

Jul 062015

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were not available. The contact had not experienced a fire. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 03/03/17

- Jacksonville, TX, USA

problem #390

Jan 132017

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Roodhouse, IL, USA

problem #389

Jun 152015

Ram 1500 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags). The remedy was not available. 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. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 05/16/17 updated 07/12/2017

- San Tan Valley, AZ, USA

problem #388

Jan 102017

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. I have just received my 7th recall notice for dealer replacement of the faulty airbag system. I have called Dodge headquarters and time and again been referred to my local dealer. The dealer says they will call me when they get the parts. I have never heard from the dealer on this subject. I believe this started back in 2014/2015 but it's hard to tell since none of the notices are dated. When can I expect to get this possibly explosive part replaced?

- Holualoa, HI, USA

problem #387

May 292015

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. 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. Part distribution disconnect.

- Surprise, AZ, USA

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