10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
26 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
26 / 4
Average Mileage:
30,666 miles

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problem #35

Oct 172018

1500 8-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
In this truck, which we are told was not covered in fca's recall, the rollover activated air curtain was not signaled to deploy in a very clear highway speed rollover, and the module download report shows the crash event and the 2 prior, identical data for each, and nonsense pre-crash data for things like such as the wheels not turning, 0 vehicle speed, 0 rpms. See also ODI 11352512.

- Ft Worth, TX, USA

problem #34

Mar 212020

1500

  • 76,210 miles
If I put any item under the drivers seat it causes the airbag warning light to come on even a piece of paper, if it touches the wires it come on. The power steering stopped workind in the middle of a turn.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #33

Dec 272019

1500

  • 28,000 miles
My air bag light comes on and says it needs serviced had it to the dealership and they replaced a loose connector but the light still comes on periodically.

- Saint Joseph, MO, USA

problem #32

Jan 032020

1500 8-cyl

  • miles
Vechile had driver side impact and the side air bags did not go off.

- Essex,, MD, USA

problem #31

Sep 202019

1500 8-cyl

  • miles
The contact's son owned a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact received a phone call regarding her son being involved in a crash. The contact was informed that her son may have overcorrected while driving, causing him to crash into a guardrail. The vehicle flipped over several times. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed; however, the contact was unable to receive the report to find out more details regarding the incident. The contact's son passed away as a result of the crash. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown. Photos attached

- Allison Park, PA, USA

problem #30

Jan 172017

1500

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving 45 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle due to black ice on the roadway. As a result, the front driver's side of the vehicle crashed into a cement barrier. The vehicle ricocheted off the cement barrier and the front passenger side of the vehicle became damaged. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound facility. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

problem #29

Jul 072019

1500

  • 57,000 miles
Unexpected acceleration followed by inability to stop or steer or limit acceleration. Second accident, same vehicle, identical problem.

- Bridgeton, NJ, USA

problem #28

Dec 182018

1500

  • 30,300 miles
Driving slowly through an area with water on road. There was black ice on the road and truck hit ice. Went out of control across road up an enbankment and slammed into a telephone pole. Totaled truck and air bags did not deploy

- Falling Waters, WV, USA

problem #27

Nov 152018

1500

  • 63,000 miles
Involved in a mva during a snow storm. Responding to a fire call driving down hill when vehicle infront stopped in middle of the road. Tapped on brakes and truck started to slide. Truck lost control due to slippery road conditions.truck went through a tree and telephone pole and my seat belts never locked and air bags did not deploy. Trucks front frame was wrinkled and bumper snapped in half. While stepping on the brakes seat belts never locked.

- Monticello, NY, USA

problem #26

Nov 162018

1500

  • 67,000 miles
The dealer had to replace the clockspring due to problems with the horn, airbag and steering/electrical. This was the same problem for 2012-2014 Ram 1500S that were recalled, mileage for the truck is about 65000. Cost for fixing it was $762.67. It is similar to NHTSA id number: 11065676 the contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the lights on the steering wheel did not illuminate and the horn stopped working. Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of scottsdale, Arizona (3800 N 89th St, 85251) was made aware of the failure and requested that the vehicle be brought in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,500.

- Tijeras, NM, USA

problem #25

Nov 142018

1500

  • 49,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving 60 mph, the rear suspension's air system abruptly activated causing the vehicle's rear end to lift and the front end to drop abruptly. The contact dove to chris nikel Chrysler Dodge Ram (2920 North aspen avenue, 145th East avenue & the B.a. expressway, broken arrow, ok 74012, (918) 940-6785). The dealer diagnosed that the rear compressor failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer also stated that the air bag compressor system may need to be disabled. The contact stated that the suspension had an air bag that was operated by the computer system and the rear suspension air bag failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

- Claremore, OK, USA

problem #24

Sep 152018

1500

  • 39,000 miles
Dashboard says airbag needs maintenance.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

problem #23

Jul 202018

1500 8-cyl

  • 58,000 miles
I had a front end collision with a guardrail at about 45 to 50 miles an hour the airbags did not deploy. Ram truck is coming to look at it to see why they didn't deploy. I didn't know where else to turn to that's why I am contacting you and letting you know what happened. Nobody was seriously injured I was on route us 35 heading West in beavercreek Ohio.

- Beavercreek, OH, USA

problem #22

Oct 312017

1500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • 34,500 miles
2015 Ram 1500 restraint system failed to activate during a significant crash. Entire lower bumper torn off, chrome solid steel bumper was completely mangled. Frontal frame brackets (4 total) were crushed like an accordion, side support brackets of the front bumper were bent back into the wheel well with the bumper. Accident was dry pavement, sunny weather, part of 6 car pile up, impact estimated greater than 25mph into a stationary vehicle. Permanent medical issues due to complaint system restraint system failure. Requested dealer to review the restraint system software to determine if it should have activated. Dealer had no idea how to find the data recorded during the accident.

- Oldsmar, FL, USA

problem #21

Jan 112018

1500

  • 15,000 miles
TL-contact owns a 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab 4X4 pickup truck --- vehicle was in accident and airbags did not deploy. Vehicle was hit head on and contact had facial injuries from accident and was in coma after accident. No recalls on drivers side. 1recallsassociated with this VIN May 09,2017 manufacturer recall numbert25 NHTSA recall number17V-302 recall statusrecall incomplete summarythe occupant restraint control module may activate a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) due to external stimulus which disables its ability to sense vehicle rollover events. When the dtc is set, airbag and seat belt pretensioner deployment based on rollover sensing is disabled for the ignition cycle in which the dtc was set. Safety riskthe loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability during a crash may increase the risk of injury or death. Remedythe orc module on involved vehicles must be reprogrammed with new software. Received recall letter prior to accident from Dodge

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #20

Dec 192017

1500

  • 15,453 miles
2015 Dodge Ram 2500 mega cab 4X4 pickup truck. The airbag in a 2015 Dodge Ram 2500 truck failed to deploy after the truck was involved in a severe frontal collision. The truck had been subject to two previous NHTSA safety recalls concerning air bag restraint controls (NHTSA recalls #15V-460 & #17V-302) and both recalls had been completed by the truck dealership. The truck was stopped at a red light when it was struck by another vehicle resulting in significant frontal damage. The vehicle was struck with enough force to displace the truck rearward approximately 15 feet. The airbag restraint failed to deploy during the collision and the in-dash message system in the truck displayed a message about airbag requiring service at the accident scene. Driver required ambulance Transport to the hospital. The airbags in the other vehicle, which struck this truck, did deploy as expected, and the driver of the vehicle in which the airbag deployed did not require ambulance Transport. ## VIN passed ## Dodge Ram 2500 2015 ##

- Tyler, TX, USA

problem #19

Sep 192017

1500

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. As soon as the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and a chime was heard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (alan samuels Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge in waco, Texas) where it was diagnosed as a tcm failure that caused the air bag warning indicator to illuminate. The tcm needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

- Waco, TX, USA

problem #18

Aug 172017

1500 8-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
Air bag in steering wheel did not deploy. Head on collison. Updated 09/21/17

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #17

Jul 012017

1500

  • 55,850 miles
I was hit head on by a drunk driver. I was doing sixty miles per hour when the impact occurred. My truck flipped three times before coming to a stop. None of my airbags deployed.

- Bluffton, SC, USA

problem #16

May 092017

1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V302000 (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 (bebby boyd Dodge in gonzalez, tx) where it was 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Lockhart, TX, USA

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