10.0

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

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problem #246

Jun 052015

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • 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. Updated 04/06/16 updated 04/28/16.

- Billings, MT, USA

problem #245

May 292015

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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 04/04/16

- Lebanon, MO, USA

problem #244

Oct 012015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Recall notice R26/P78 notice. The passenger airbag inflator housing may rupture and result in injury/death during certain crash conditions. Called dealer on October 1, 2015, Dodge Chrysler does not have parts to fix recall.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #243

May 292015

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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Powhatan, VA, USA

problem #242

Jan 202015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall- looks like Chrysler needs some more fire under them, hopefully airbags don't deploy anytime. Chrysler needs to also include a recall for defective "cracked dashboard" junk. If my truck was in an accident I would have sharp plastic and metal shrapnel all over myself and any other occupants.

- Timmonsville, SC, USA

problem #241

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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Granville, NY, USA

problem #240

Jun 062011

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags); however, the part and remedy for the recall 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #239

Aug 202015

Ram 1500

  • 120,000 miles
Takata recall. Contacted dealer to have the affected parts replaced. When I arrived they said they did not have the correct parts and could not tell me when they would have them. They said they would contact me when the parts came in. That was six months ago (Aug. 20, 2015).

- French Lick, IN, USA

problem #238

Jan 192016

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall: Dealer, ralph sellers will not fix, claims they can not get parts, will not notify me when then get parts. It has been many months, probably over a year.

- Prairieville, LA, USA

problem #237

Mar 102015

Ram 1500 4WD 8-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); 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/16/16 updated 03/17/16.

- Jamestown, NY, USA

problem #236

Jul 062015

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 not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- White Marsh, VA, USA

problem #235

Dec 302015

Ram 1500

  • 162,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. 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 failure. The failure mileage was 162,000. The VIN was not available.

- Clayton, NC, USA

problem #234

Jan 162016

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata inflator. I received the safety recall notice in the mail sometime in June 2015. As of January 16, 2016, I have not received any more further notice regarding this issue. This defect can pose a serious threat to my family and other people that may be sitting rides in my truck. I do not feel safe riding this truck knowing that the airbag is defected. Airbags are supposed to safe lives, but in its current condition, it poses as a threat. Metal fragments can strike and potentially injure the vehicle occupants, it is like driving with a ticking bomb. When is this issue going to be fixed?

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #233

Jul 152015

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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Shidler, OK, USA

problem #232

May 132015

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 the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacture was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Liberty, NC, USA

problem #231

Jun 102015

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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Crossfield, TN, USA

problem #230

May 272015

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 03/04/16

- Slidell, LA, USA

problem #229

Apr 212015

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); however, the part needed to perform 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 not available. Updated 03/15/16 updated 03/16/16

- Forest, VA, USA

problem #228

Jan 112016

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 contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Henrico, VA, USA

problem #227

May 292015

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); 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 02/26/16

- Dawson, MN, USA

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