10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
33 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
41 / 1
Average Mileage:
22,534 miles

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problem #338

Jan 032023

Ram 1500

  • miles
I tried to schedule with Landers jeep Chrysler Dodge in Little Rock, Arkansas to fix the airbag recall in my truck on two separate occasions in the first occasion I brought it in. They told me it would take four hours on the phone when I got it there they told me it may take a few days and they don-€™t even know if they have the parts for it and they told me to reschedule in the second time that I brought it in. The service manager told me he couldn-€™t service it right now.

- Little Rock , AR, USA

problem #337

Oct 032022

Ram 1500

  • miles
Mechanic said TIPM went bad. All gages guit working, check engine light stays on wind shield whipers turn on & off, engine stalls, all lights randomly turn on and off head lights turn signals exc. Transmission and 4 wheel drive say repair. Anti lock breaks acting up. Mechanic said this is happening alot for 2004 Dodge Ram trucks.

- Knoxville , TN, USA

problem #336

Apr 262020

Ram 1500

  • 156,328 miles
I found out there is multiple recalls

- Robbinsville, NJ, USA

problem #335

Nov 012019

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2004 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 16V352000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. (piedmont Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram aev located at 4015 clemson blvd, anderson, SC 29621, (864) 305-4234), was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Belton, SC, USA

problem #334

Jun 072019

Ram 1500

  • 309,000 miles
Takata recall. The truck is in my fiance's name (shana crooks).basically the Dodge dealers do not call me back. Even when the person from the 800 number tried connecting to the local Dodge dealership they dont answer. Even after leaving messages they still dont call back. Now my air bag light is on and im getting worried. I drive this truck every single day and drive it many miles.

- Geneseo, NY, USA

problem #333

Jun 112018

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • 200,000 miles
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.

- Bradleyville, MO, USA

problem #332

Nov 012016

Ram 1500

  • 56,000 miles
This recall has been completed on November 1, 2016 by orlando Dodge-Jeep at 4101 w. colonial dr., orlando fl. The invoice # docs483219 shows that both air bags have been replaced.

- Apopka, FL, USA

problem #331

Apr 052018

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall I have contacted dealerships several times to have this recall fixed and they keep telling me that they doont have the parts to fix the recall. It has been well over 3 years since this recall and I want my truck fix as I drive my kids in this vehicle.

- Hummelstown, PA, USA

problem #330

Jan 052018

Ram 1500

  • 300,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While the vehicle was stationary, the driver and passenger air bags deployed without warning or impact. The vehicle was taken to joe machens Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1310 vandiver dr., columbia, mo 65202), but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact was informed that parts were not available. The contact received a recall letter for NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags). The contact was informed that the recall repair could not be performed because a failure had not occurred. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle could not be repaired. The failure mileage was 300,000.

- Columbia, GA, USA

problem #329

Jan 152018

Ram 1500

  • miles
This vehicle is under recall for the air bag explosion potential. I had the dealer order the replacement part over 6 months ago and they still have not received the part. I am on blood thinners so I cannot even drive my truck for fear of an accident that could easily be fatal to me.

- Travelers Rest, SC, USA

problem #328

May 302017

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 and 16V352000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to cerritos Dodge (18803 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca 90703, phone: (562) 402-5335), but the part was on backorder. The contact then took the vehicle to glenn E. thomas Dodge (2100 E spring St, signal hill, ca 90755, phone: (562) 426-5111), but the part was not available. The contact was informed that he would be placed on a waiting list. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Lakewood, CA, USA

problem #327

May 262016

Ram 1500

  • miles
We have several attempts at a local dealer to get the airbags replaced. We have been unsuccessful as dealer does not return our calls to schedule this

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #326

Jun 012016

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags) however, 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 contact called gene's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at 3400 S cushman St, fairbanks, ak 99701 at phone number (907) 452-7117 where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and stated that they would contact the dealer for scheduling. The contact had not experienced a failure. (parts distribution disconnect).

- Fairbanks, AK, USA

problem #325

May 152017

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (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 contact spoke to verger Chrysler Jeep Dodge (1400 ocean boulevard, coos bay, or 97420) who stated that they were unable to schedule the recall repair due to the parts not having arrived. The contact was informed that she would be called once parts become available. The contact also spoke with a second dealer (lithia Chrysler of eugene, or) who stated that they had the parts available and were able to schedule the recall repair. The contact declined to visit the second dealer to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that parts were limited and the contact should check other dealers. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Lakeside, OR, USA

problem #324

May 262017

Ram 1500

  • 124,400 miles
Had R25 and S43 recall completed then light came on for air bag switch # 56045496aa.....and that has to be paid out of pocket

- Glenville, WV, USA

problem #323

May 262016

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags) however, 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 dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Thibodaux, LA, USA

problem #322

May 092017

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall- immediately after receiving my recall notice, I called my local Ram dealer. I was told that they were all out of parts, but I would be placed on a waitlist to have the airbag inflator replaced. I received this mailing close to a year ago, and still, no action has been taken to remedy the situation. If this recall were not something that affects safety, I would not be having a problem with the delay, but this has to do with passenger safety, and I am extremely frustrated that there still are not enough parts to have this recall fixed.

- Olney, MD, USA

problem #321

Mar 152017

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • 138,000 miles
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. Updated 06/08/17

- Brawley, CA, USA

problem #320

May 262016

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (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. Updated 06/08/17

- Greer, SC, USA

problem #319

May 262016

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (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 contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Slidell, LA, USA

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