10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
46 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
41 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,667 miles

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1998 Dodge Ram 3500 seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #14

Apr 141999

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While making a turn driver's side and passenger's side air bags deployed for no reason. Driver was unjured on both hands. Skin was scraped from knucles and had numbness for 48 hours.

- Aurora, IL, USA

problem #13

May 071999

Ram 3500

  • miles
While driving about 40-45mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. The vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer will be notified.

- Jackson, KY, USA

problem #12

Mar 131999

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumer was driving appoximately 50 mph. Upon impact, while driving an unfamiliar road which turned into a curve, lost control of vehicle. Hit a tree at 50mph, and neither air bag deployed. Vehicle hit head-on on the passenger's side.

- Hopkinsille, KY, USA

problem #11

Feb 021999

Ram 3500

  • miles

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

While driving 30 mph on wet pavement hit a patch of ice on the road, and the vehicle went out of control. Consumer then hit a tree head-on, and driver's side air bag didn't deploy.

- Bristol, VT, USA

problem #10

Dec 121998

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
(Ram maxivan); while consumer was sitting still in vehicle attempted to start engine and both air bags deployed. Dealer contacted and aware of problem, manufacturer to remedy problem. Airbags were not reinstalled. Problem still exists.

- Lake City, AR, USA

problem #9

Nov 051998

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which the right and left sides of the vehicle were hit, and the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy.

- Hayden, AL, USA

problem #8

Oct 051998

Ram 3500

  • miles

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

Had cruise control on at 60mph. Road wet/slick. Vehicle started hydroplaning. Made funny noises. Lost traction. Spun around & front end hit guard rail. Air bags did not deploy. Driver has bruises from seat belt. Passenger not restrained. Hit windshield. Emergency room treatment.

- Greenville, TX, USA

problem #7

Aug 151998

Ram 3500

  • miles
While traveling approximately 35mph, drunk driver turned in front of Ram. The vehicle was broadsided by Ram & the dueal air bags did not deploy upon impact.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #6

Sep 251998

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumer had an accident and air bags did not deploy.-also the rear brakes did not engage, causing vehicle to lose control and collide, resulting in 3 injuries.

- Dripping Springs, TX, USA

problem #5

Aug 301998

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While the vehicle is on and in park position the driver's and passenger's airbags deployed for no apparent reason and without any prior warning, causing injuries to the occupant. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Lakeville, MN, USA

problem #4

Jun 231998

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles

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

Consumer was involved in a 30 mph frontal collision in which the driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy.

- Diamond Bar, CA, USA

problem #3

May 091998

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, the air bag did not deploy and the truck was torn up.

- Starks, LA, USA

problem #2

Mar 161998

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Vehicle was in frontal collision driving at 40mph, and driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy. Dealer said car level on deceleration was not enough.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #1

Feb 171997

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer's wife experienced acceleration after shifting gear into drive. Vehicle went out of control, causing consumer to strike a tree. Also both air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer notified.

- Colchestre, VT, USA

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