10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
28 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
39 / 1
Average Mileage:
22,512 miles

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 seat belts / air bags problems

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 23)

problem #444

Jan 272023

Ram 1500

  • miles

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

The contact owned a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V312000 (Air Bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list as she no longer owns the vehicle. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

problem #443

Dec 072022

Ram 1500

  • miles
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.

- Hawaiian Gardens, CA, USA

problem #442

Jul 302022

Ram 1500

  • miles
Frame damage where steering box separates

- Toledo , OH, USA

problem #441

Aug 012020

Ram 1500

  • 163,000 miles

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

On August 1 2020, my 2 adult children and another passenger was in a crash and my truck flipped several times from front to back and all passengers were badly injured and not one of the air bags were deployed. The truck was hit from the passenger side causing the truck to air lift and flip.

- Conway, SC, USA

problem #440

Nov 012019

Ram 1500

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to local dealer hayes Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of gainesville located at 3115 frontage rd, gainesville, ga 30504, where she was informed that the dashboard needed to be replaced before the recall repair could completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #439

Feb 062019

Ram 1500

  • 70,000 miles
Heater vents control flap stoped funcining.

- Tullahoma, TN, USA

problem #438

Aug 072019

Ram 1500

  • 174,000 miles

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

The contact owned a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40-50 mph, the truck in front collided with another vehicle as a result the truck bounced back colliding with the front driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a small facial fracture and oral lacerations which required medical attention. The contact stated that to his knowledge there were no other injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.

- La Habra, CA, USA

problem #437

Apr 162019

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
The contact owned a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. While the contact's fiance was driving 50 mph, he swerved to avoid a skunk and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a ditch and rolled over multiple times. All the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to his ribs, left leg, right knee, and head. The other two front seat passengers sustained bruises and cuts. The rear passenger side occupant sustained cuts and bruises. The rear middle seat passenger was ejected out the back driver's side window. All the passengers were transported to the hospital via ambulance. The contact mentioned that the two front passenger seat belts were latched. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and then the insurance company towed it to their local tow lot where it was considered a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Photos attached

- Hazelton, KS, USA

problem #436

Nov 252018

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • 161,000 miles
Due to a medical condition I was not even aware of I passed out while driving. Unconscious I drove into a ditch, came out airborne (according to an eyewitness), proceeded on straight into a tree. My airbag did not deploy resulting in my head being thrown into the steering wheel, resulting in knocking out 5 teeth requiring oral surgery, a gash on the chin requiring stitching and an on going jaw issue. I had no other bodily injuries. Had the airbag deployed I may have been injury free.

- Spring City, PA, USA

problem #435

Dec 052017

Ram 1500

  • miles
I got a recall letter multiple times. Everytime I try to schedule an appointment with my local dealer they said they dont have the part available. It has been more than 2 years since I owned my vehicle and three dealers said they will call me back when they have the part available. I even tried calling a dealer from a different state because I moved. No success. Recall code R26

- Lubbock, TX, USA

problem #434

May 262015

Ram 1500

  • miles

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

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that there was premature deterioration on the dashboard. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags). The dealer (auburn Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 1901 grass valley hwy, auburn, ca 95603, (888) 268-8026) stated that they would be able to provide the remedy for the recall; however, the dashboard needed to be replaced first in order to receive the repair. The dealer opted not to complete the recall and asked that the contact replace the dashboard first. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting for their response concerning the dashboard and the remedy for the recall from the dealer. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Loomis, CA, USA

problem #433

Jan 052005

Ram 1500

  • 3,000 miles
Takata recall defective airbag doesnt work in my car

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #432

Nov 252017

Ram 1500

  • miles
I am supposed to register my email address to tkrestructuring.com/ppic I see no place to do this. I've called the phone numbers and a message machine gives me other email addresses to go to, like safercar.gov but I don't have a place to register my email address. Just baffled. [xxx] [xxx] it's about driver side airbag inflator deffect and tk holdings going bankrupt and some other Corp. Buying them out free of debt if we don't register etc. Can anyone direct me? information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Kula, HI, USA

problem #431

Nov 242017

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • 126,107 miles
Takata recall I received a notice of recall for airbags. I followed the notice's procedures to find if and how my vehicle may be affected. I registered my email at tkrestructuring.com/ppic, but was unable to find if my vehicle was affected. I then got on the website of www.airbagrecall.com and typed in my license plate and state as directed. The response was "having trouble finding your vehicle". I then typed in my VIN # on this same site (www.airbagrecall.com) and my vehicle came up. It stated that my passenger side airbag inflator something was in recall. When I clicked on the "take action" button, my computer just churned and churned for approximately 15 minutes. While it was churning I called the associated phone number with this website (888-327-4236). A message told me to contact tkrestructuring.com/ppic. When I phoned the tkrestructuring.com/ppic phone number provided (833-619-7579), all I received was a message telling me to get on the www.airbagrecall.com with no opportunity for me to leave a voice message. I got back on the www.airbagrecall.com website, typed in my VIN #, and once again, all it did was churn and churn when I clicked the "take action" button. I would really like to find out if I am driving a vehicle of doom, and if so, how to get it fixed. All the info I was provided sent me around in a circle with absolutely no solution. Thank you. [xxx] ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).')

- Fairport, NY, USA

problem #430

Oct 102017

Ram 1500

  • 0 miles
Takata recalls. On 10/05/2016 took my 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 into gerry wood auto group, salisbury, nc, to replace a recalled air bag along with additional work. 10/07/2026 vehicle was return ed to me. 10/05 1017 took my vehicle back to gerry wood because the warning airinf air bag light was on. A check found the squib circuit and air bag shorted. 10/09/2017 returned my vehicle because the warning light was coming on and 10/10/2017 the vehicle was returned to me. I was told if the condition continued the shop would have to replace the occupant restraint controller (orc). I was also told that I would have to pay for the replacement of the orc. Never had a problem with the orc until the mechanics replaced the air bag. Any problem with the air bag that were not a problem prior to the mechanics replacing the part should be the responsibility of gerry wood dealership. Please adivise huber R. ijames sgmrete9@gmail.com

- Salisbury, NC, USA

problem #429

Oct 252017

Ram 1500

  • miles
I received a letter in the about recalled air bags for my vehicle a Dodge Ram 1500 2003. I need my air bags replaced it's very dangerous knowing the airbags can rupture at moment.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #428

Aug 192017

Ram 1500

  • miles
I send a complain about my air bag recall for my Dodge truck 1500 and I received a letter expalining to me that I have to contac the Dodge dealer, I did few times and they said we don't have any more air bagas you can continue driving your truck like that. And I said what about my safety of my family and me "?? I need to replaced this air bag before something happen to me please contanc me I try to call but nobody answer me im very worried.the dealer looks like they are not worried about this problem but im. What can I do next. ??"

- Reseda, CA, USA

problem #427

Oct 272017

Ram 1500

  • miles
The takata recall air bag light in my truck is on I call the Dodge dealer and the said that is a recall on the air bags.I call them more the 4 times to see if the air bag is back and last Friday 10/27/17 they said they dont have any more air bagas and they wasnt going to fix my truck to continue driving like that I said to the guy and if I have an accident whats going to happen to me "? he said I don't know ???" excuse me how can I drive my truck with a takata air bag recall.please let me know what can I do thanks.I do not want to wait to have an accident.

- Reseda, CA, USA

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

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