10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
36 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
43 / 2
Average Mileage:
22,280 miles

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problem #345

Jun 072024

Ram 1500

  • miles
I tried to get the service done Iam a one vehicle owner the dealership told me I had to pay out of pocket for the rental car with no set day of service The dealership didn-??t care whether I got the recall done cause of the year of the vehicle they provided no transportation solution

- Marion, SC, USA

problem #344

Jun 072024

Ram 1500

  • miles
I tried to get the service done Iam a one vehicle owner the dealership told me I had to pay out of pocket for the rental car with no set day of service The dealership didn-??t care whether I got the recall done cause of the year of the vehicle they provided no transportation solution

- Marion, SC, USA

problem #343

Mar 122024

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram Quad Cab. 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. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the recall was not completed. The manufacturer was not contacted. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Post Falls, ID, USA

problem #342

Jan 212023

Ram 1500

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owned a 2004 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 30 MPH, another driver in an unknown truck ran a red light and crashed into the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to his thigh; medical attention was provided, but he later succumbed to his injuries. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V313000 (Air Bags). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Mauldin, SC, USA

problem #341

Dec 072023

Ram 1500

  • miles
Refuse a loaner car while the recall gets done

- Marion, SC, USA

problem #340

Apr 162023

Ram 1500

  • miles
Got in a accident and the airbags did not deploy

- Big Spring , TX, USA

problem #339

Mar 242022

Ram 1500

  • miles
On 3/24/2022 my mother, Helen Mallazzo was involved in an accident in Queen Creek, Arizona. Police were called and a report was filed. When this accident occurred the seatbelts failed to restrain her and her dog and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in both of their heads hitting the windshield and leaving two large cracks in the windshield.

- Rockford, MI, USA

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

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