10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
34 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
27 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,262 miles

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #22

Apr 042000

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy.

- Greenbrier, TN, USA

problem #21

Dec 251999

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No deployment of the driverside air bag during vehicle collision resulting in injury.

- Glendale Hts., IL, USA

problem #20

Dec 271999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was hit by another car on the front. The other vehicle was traveling at about 50 to 60mph. Driver's side airbag deployed, and driver's sweat pants caught on fire. Drive rhad two pairs of sweat pants on. Fire burned a big hole through the first pair, and singed the second pair of pants. If drive rwould not have had on two pairs of pants, he would have been burned. Vehicle has not been looked at by anyone.

- Santa Fe, NM, USA

problem #19

Mar 301999

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Recall repair not able to be completed properly due to vehicle seat modification, the cover to air bag module was bot installed (did not fit properly). Mjs (99V-023)

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #18

Dec 031999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
Driver hit another vehicle head-on at 30 to 35mph, and driver side airbag did not deploy. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- Escondido, CA, USA

problem #17

Sep 291999

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving 40 mph had a direct frontal impact with a building, and driver's airbag malfunctioned, but airbag did not deploy fully. Also driver's seatbelt ripped apart, causing the occupant to hit the windshield, and sustained serious injuries. Have not contacted the mfr.

- Eufaula, AL, USA

problem #16

Sep 131999

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Was traveling at approximately 55mph air bags deployed. Obstructed driver's view. Avoided hitting deer. Hit a ditch. The left front end was damaged & hanging off frame.

- Geneva, OH, USA

problem #15

Jul 201999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in vehicle collision into brick building, no deployment of both driver and passenger air bags during collision resulting in injury. Mjs

- Burlingame, KS, USA

problem #14

Jul 141999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 35 mph attempted to avoid an accident and ran into a telephone pole. Upon impact, driver side air bag didn't deploy.

- Lutz, FL, USA

problem #13

Jun 111999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 60mph, and driver's side airbag did not deploy. Dealer has seen vehicle.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #12

Dec 181998

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. Upon impact with other vehicle, driver's side air bag did not deploy. Driver sustain head/shoulder & arm injuries. Required hospitalization.

- Cleveland, AL, USA

problem #11

Sep 091998

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the van between 20-25 mph, going around a curb, driver slightly tapped the brake pedal, released the pedal and tapped the brake pedal again. At that time, the air bag on the driver's side deployed for no apparent reason. The deployment caused the driver to crash into a mailbox. The air bag is being replaced.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #10

Jun 271998

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving the vehicle at 35 mph, first the ABS brakes did not work. Then a frontal impact accident occurred, the air bags did not deploy on impact. No injuries occurred. Dealer sent out investigation team that stated the air bags were okay. Reports from the fire department and police department stated the air bags should have deployed. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

- Brighton, IL, USA

problem #9

May 281998

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
While sitting at a traffic light, another vehicle came across and island and struck vehicle squarely in front center and lodged under the front of vehicle. The air bag never deployed and driver was restrained by seat belt alone.

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #8

Apr 121997

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving truck the driver's side air bag deployed without any notice.

- Landover, MD, USA

problem #7

Feb 091998

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving vehicle at 45 mph, owner hit telephone pole dead center and there was no deployment of driver's side air bag. Vehicle is currently at body shop.

- Susquehanna, PA, USA

problem #6

May 111997

Ram 1500

  • miles
At 40-45mph in accident, 12:00 position and the driver's side airbag did not deploy.

- Riverview, FL, USA

problem #5

Apr 171997

Ram 1500 Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While coming around vehicle, vehicle in right lane crossed center line, hit vehicle front fender, vehicle went off road, hit six pine trees, airbag did not deploy, vehicle was totaled, vehicle available for inspection.

- Crowley, LA, USA

problem #4

Feb 041997

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When vehicle rearended another vehicle going (45) mph the driver's side air bag deployed and the gases from the air bag burned driver's left wrist. Driver sustained 2nd degree burns. Vehicle was repaired.

- Mulberry, FL, USA

problem #3

Dec 281996

Ram 1500

  • miles
During frontal impact at speeds of 35 to 40mph, the driver's side air bag did not deploy.

- Monroe, OH, USA

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