10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
16 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
19 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,527 miles

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2012 Ram 1500 seat belts / air bags problems

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2012 Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 4)

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problem #55

Sep 202018

1500

  • 54,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. While driving 50 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment. Prior to the failure, the contact felt an abnormal jolt in the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop, but a cause of the failure had not been determined. The contact suffered moderate stiffness, which required medical attention. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

- Killeen, TX, USA

problem #54

Aug 042018

1500

  • miles
Vehicle will not come out of cruise by switch or sometimes not by brake especially when it's been raining. No action. When vehicle is in highway above 60 miles /hr.

- Mount Vernon, WA, USA

problem #53

Jun 222018

1500

  • 70,000 miles
Takata recall - Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 airbag light has come on while in motion on a city street in westport wa. Unknown faulty airbag due to moisture and salt in the air

- Westport, WA, USA

problem #52

Apr 262018

1500 8-cyl

  • 139,000 miles

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

The contact owned a 2012 Ram 1500. While driving 60 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle struck a wall on the passenger side and then flipped over onto its roof. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a junk yard and deemed destroyed. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and performed an investigation. The failure mileage was 139,000.

- House Springs, MO, USA

problem #51

Jan 012018

1500

  • miles
Mfg recall # T79 and NHTSA # 17V-821 also third rear cab brake light is leaking into the cab which can leak into airbags, may cause a malfunction due to corrosion.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

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problem #50

May 012017

1500

  • 42,500 miles
Takata inflators. When I start my truck the air bag light comes on and stays on for awhile then it goes off. It can come on at anytime, starting it up or in motion.I contact the dealership were I bought the truck, but they tell me the air bag light has to be on when I bring it in, or they can't run a diagnostic test. I dont know what to do about it. It seems every time I go to the dealership the light inconveniently goes off. I have been dealing with this for about 6mo, off and on.

- Paducah, KY, USA

problem #49

Dec 032017

1500

  • 35,600 miles

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

Vehicle struck highway guard rail in crash while we were in motion. Air bags did not deploy.

- Soldotna, AK, USA

problem #48

Oct 302017

1500

  • 77,000 miles
Electrical, airbag sensor to left side, abg, antiskid sensors, following codes boo2013, boo2813, B105892, C1020, C2100, U1417, PO441.

- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

problem #47

Jun 202017

1500

  • 35,000 miles
Front, right side brakes I.e. rotor and calipers faulty after only 35,000 miles. Vehicle pulled to the right and brake components began to smoke on June 20, 2017 while driving. Vehicle is used for general driving and never used for payloads heavier than 500 pounds nor used to pull a trailer.#

- Salem, VA, USA

problem #46

Apr 232017

1500

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the rear camera appeared on while driving. While the vehicle was parked, the gear indicators illuminated green, but the reverse gear illuminated red. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

- Apache Junction, AZ, USA

problem #45

Jan 102017

1500

  • 159,430 miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. While operating the vehicle, the passenger side air bag sensor indicator illuminated. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 159,430. Updated 03/03/17

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #44

Jan 102017

1500

  • 50,000 miles
The fix for this dangerous recall is taking way to long to come up with a fix for this type of a dangerous problem. Many more injuries will happen and possibly more lives will be lost or people maimed.I urge you to push the vehicle manufacture come up with a fix or replace these dangerous vehicles. At full replacement price.

- St Charles, MO, USA

problem #43

Nov 012016

1500

  • miles
2012 Dodge Ram. Consumer writes in regards to dealership unable to repair recall notice 15V-459.

- Utica, NE, USA

problem #42

Nov 092016

1500

  • miles
2012 Dodge Ram 1500 was in an accident sustaining moderate damage to the front end. Speed limit at the time of impact is estimated to be over 10 mph and the airbags didnt deploy nor are there any warnings lights. Based on the location of the damages and the frame shifted, shouldnt the airbags have deployed?

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #41

Sep 302016

1500

  • 52,000 miles
I was driving down a county road, another vehicle ran a stop sign in front of me I swerved and the vehicle went airborne off the road and impacted head on to other side of the drainage ditch off the road. My airbag was not deployed and my head impacted the steering wheel.

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #40

Jan 102016

1500

  • miles
Takata inflators, air bag light comes on after engine is cranked. Light stays on as long as engine is running.

- Apalachicola, FL, USA

problem #39

Jul 142014

1500

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.

- Hampton, GA, USA

problem #38

May 262016

1500

  • 29,900 miles
My air bag light came on for about a day then went off. At the same time I notice the back seat door would not lock or unlock by using the key fob or auto door locks. Since then, the door locks work but the air bag light stays on. Hooked up a diagnostic and shows no errors. Truck only has 30K miles and warranty is out. I do have extended warranty but feel this should not happen at this low mileage.

- Jacksonville, TX, USA

problem #37

Feb 172016

1500

  • miles
Takata recall. I was injured in a collision. I was wearing a seat belt and the airbag deployed injuring my head. I ended up unconscious. 12 stitches to my head and a tbi (traumatic brain injury). The wreck occurred on February 17, 2016 on a rural road heading toward town.

- Easley, SC, USA

problem #36

May 032013

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 13V529000 (steering), 14V635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel), and 15V459000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. 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 a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Lynnwood, WA, USA

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