10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
29 / 1
Average Mileage:
25,897 miles

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problem #88

Jul 312015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair were 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 VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Sylvester, GA, USA

problem #87

Jul 312015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall - received recall notice 7/31/15, called crenwelge Dodge (kerrville tx) multiple times, they do not have the repair kit, do not know when they will be able to get it. Someone at NHTSA needs to get involved and insure the company responsible is making and distributing these kits.

- Kerrville, TX, USA

problem #86

Jun 012015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags) was received in June of 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Gresham, NE, USA

problem #85

Jan 172016

Ram 1500

  • 51,423 miles
The contact owned a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at various speeds, the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The contact crashed the vehicle into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the sternum that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,423.

- Opelika, AL, USA

problem #84

May 272015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Moab, UT, USA

problem #83

Aug 052015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V795000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Hesteria, CA, USA

problem #82

May 252015

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (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. Updated 04/06/16 the consumer stated the vehicle was finally repaired. Updated 04/12/16.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #81

Sep 292015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that there was a progressing failure where the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called the dealer months later and was informed that the parts were not available for NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was not able to supply the part to the dealer within a reasonable time. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Mill Valley, CA, USA

problem #80

Jun 012015

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags) was received in June of 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #79

Aug 312015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Winston Salem, NC, USA

problem #78

Jul 022015

Ram 1500

  • 72,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owned a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and mouth injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

- Bakerfield, CA, USA

problem #77

Nov 292015

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (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.

- Florence, SC, USA

problem #76

Dec 162015

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 02/05/16 the consumer stated the cruise control would go full throttle when it was set and it wouldn't slow down, until he turned it off. Updated 02/10/16.

- Glenwood, WV, USA

problem #75

Jul 042015

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (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 manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 04/29/16

- West Jefferson, NC, USA

problem #74

Oct 152015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (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.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #73

Jul 062015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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.

- Springfield, IL, USA

problem #72

Sep 092015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. On September 9 2015 I received recall notice from fca to contact my Dodge dealer and make an appointment which I did on same day I received recall notice. I was told it would take at least a month to get the parts to replace air bag inflator. Today is December 5 2015 and it still has not been done.

- Victorville, CA, USA

problem #71

Dec 132013

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 13V528000 (steering); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Massillion, OH, USA

problem #70

Nov 302015

Ram 1500 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags), but 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 02/19/16

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #69

May 042015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall was not available. 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 the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fayetteville, GA, USA

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