10.0

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

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problem #426

Oct 302017

Ram 1500

  • miles
My air bag light keeps coming on in my dash area. I took it to my dealer on 10-30-2017 ( they did the recall when I received my 1st notice ) got another one today. They told me no light was on at the time, so they said it was not related to the recall notice, and I would have to pay to have them look into it any farther. The light still comes on, so I contacted you. The truck is in motion when the light comes on. I'm scared the air bag may deflate while I'm driving my truck. Please help me solve this as soon as possible, the dealer refuses to go any farther with the recall !! thank you

- Downingtown, PA, USA

problem #425

May 262015

Ram 1500

  • miles
'takata recall'. manufacturer recall number: R26 summary: The passenger airbag inflator housing may rupture, due to excessive internal pressure, during normal airbag deployment events. This condition is more likely to occur if your vehicle has been exposed to high levels of absolute humidity for extended periods of time. Safety risk: An inflator rupture could result in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupant(s). Remedy: The passenger airbag inflator must be replaced. Recall status: Recall incomplete

- Fontana, CA, USA

problem #424

Sep 202017

Ram 1500

  • 15,000 miles
Takata recall. Like many other Dodge 1500 owners, my dash has cracked and I cannot get the recall fixed. Because it is cracked the dealer wont touch the air bags even though it states serious injury or death can occur if not taken care of.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #423

Sep 192017

Ram 1500

  • 95,977 miles
Takata recall I finally was able to find a dealer with parts for the recall and took my truck in for the repair. The service advisor called me to inform me that he could not assure me that further cracking of the dash wouldn't occur during the repair procedure. I said then if you damage it then I will hold you responsible. He said he could not proceed without me basically indemnifying him. I would not agree to that. The cracked dash is of itself a safety problem should the airbags deploy and send dash fragments flying. If they cracked it further, then it would be even more unsafe. I think takata has the responsibility along with Chrysler to fix the dash since the dash was made with inferior or defective materials as evidenced by the widespread issue with Dodge Ram dashes.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #422

Sep 062017

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 parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The christopher's Dodge world dealer (16655 w colfax ave, golden, co 80401 (303) 238-7311) 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.

- Arvada, CO, USA

problem #421

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 parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The South point 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.

- Kyle, TX, USA

problem #420

Jan 012015

Ram 1500

  • miles
My husband took our vehicle a total of four times already and each time the dealership said the code had been changed as far as the replacement part(s) was concerned. The dealership said they had to wait for the part. We wasted our time and money on gas also just to be told this each time. This is our only vehicle that we have to drive. We feel we are just getting the run around, so why bother.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #419

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 dealer was contacted (lakeshore Chrysler, Dodge in slidell, la) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Slidell, LA, USA

problem #418

Apr 012014

Ram 1500

  • miles
2003 Dodge Ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to passenger airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the recall repair for the airbags exceeded a reasonable amount of time. It has taken over 3 years and the parts unavailable. Updated 06/20/2017

- Troy, NC, USA

problem #417

May 262015

Ram 1500

  • 219,300 miles
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 dealer (orange Dodge in jacksonville, Florida) was called and promised to call the contact back, but failed to do so. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and flashed every ten minutes. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 219,300. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Orange Park, FL, USA

problem #416

May 042017

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags) frontal passenger air bag inflator however, in order to repair the vehicle the dashboard would have to be removed and the dealer stated that they would not be able to replace the existing dashboard and that they would have to replace it but not cover the parts nor labor. The dealer contacted was national Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram located at 2223 N marine blvd, jacksonville, nc 28546. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and conquered with the dealer. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Jacksonville, NC, USA

problem #415

Apr 142017

Ram 1500

  • 35,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle, went off the road, and crashed into a river bed. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact blacked out briefly, but woke up. The contact sustained a bump on the head and was airlifted to the hospital for medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and later towed to the contact's residence. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- California City, CA, USA

problem #414

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.

- Miami Lakes, FL, USA

problem #413

Jun 172016

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 notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fort Pierce, FL, USA

problem #412

Jun 172003

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. I have contacted dallas Dodge, my dealer multiple times and they still haven't replaced my airbag. I contacted them in June 2016 and was told I would have to wait again.they keep telling me that there is a shortage of airbags. I have the oldest vehicle in this recall and live in Texas which is in the most likely zone for this to happen. I am worried about my wife and grandchildren every time we drive this vehicle. Since this problem gets worse with the age of the vehicle and which zone you live in, I would hope that dallas Dodge would want to fix these vehicles first. Please help, my family needs it.

- Dallasw, TX, USA

problem #411

Apr 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 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. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Paintsville, KY, USA

problem #410

Apr 072016

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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Iowa, LA, USA

problem #409

Mar 272017

Ram 1500

  • 120,299 miles
Takata recall I have recently submitted complaint about my dashboard and I noticed that the airbags may have a recall. I was never notified about this. Could you please inform me as to what steps I need to take.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #408

Oct 032016

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V356000 (air bags) however, 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 the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Belle Plains, KS, USA

problem #407

May 262016

Ram 1500

  • 165,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 28 mph, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the air bag notification made a loud dinging noise. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.

- Glencoe, AL, USA

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