1999 Dodge RAM 1500 airbags problems

Filed Sep 20, 2017 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 104,091 miles · OR

Our seat belts locked up on our 1999 dodge ram 1500. Took our dodge truck to dodge dealership 06/05/2017 who said our seat belt control module had gone out. We paid $400 to replace. Pickup on 06/26/2017. 3 days later 06/29/2017 while towing our 20 ft north river boat across charleston harbor bridge on the down hill side to port launch ramp our vehicle power shut down, seat belts locked up again and our boat weight pushed hitch into our truck destroying the hitch and wheel jack. The boat had to be towed ( $399) to be repaired and $150. In hitch repairs. The truck itself would not start until the battery negative wire was removed. Vehicle was driven directly to dealership about 5 miles away. A local police officer was following behind our vehicle and stopped to help; calling a tow truck. No report was filed or required. After a 2 wk delay they could not find a replacement module saying they were discontinued. Admitted they had installed a module ( not a seat belt module supposedly by mechanics error) requested our money back which they did 07/14/2017. We have been searching unsuccessfully online and other sources which say they are discontinued, not available. Our state and city law carries a $250 dollar fine for no seat belt use more importantly we our now subject to extreme possibility of death or maiming in an accident. According to some information this also affects our air bags which may cause failure of them. We have been told our insurance is null and void if we don't have seat belts and even if we could get a mechanic to do a work around ( which they refused due to the liability issues) insurance still void. In case of our death or injury there will be a lawsuit against dodge. It won't do us much good! This is not acceptable. Dodge should be forced to provide a law required seat belt module repair. How many people will die before they fix the problem?

Filed Dec 23, 2016 · Airbags · 100,500 miles · WA · crash

Traveling 30 MPH on city street, when small 2003 toyota 4wd pickup pulled out in front of me. I hit his drivers tire in middle of my grill. The airbags did not deploy. The seat belt locked and kept me from being seriously injured. The driver was cited by the police. My vehicle is totalled. Please see pictures. It has never been in an accident before.

Filed Dec 8, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 130,000 miles · MS

The air bag warning light stays on all the time. The dash cracked and pieces fell into the electrical systems. The ball joints failed. All around 120,000 to 130,000 miles. The fuel injectors began to fail at 120,000 miles.

Filed Oct 9, 2011 · Airbags, Body · 176,419 miles · MO

The dashboard on my truck has broken into many pieces. These pieces have fallen into the passenger side airbag. If these pieces were to be expelled in the event of an airbag deployment, severe injury could result from flying shrapnel. This problem is very prevalent in dodge ram trucks. Something must be done. Owners should not be required to pay an average of $750 to repair an obvious defect in materials. I personally know 4 people in my town with the exact problem. There are hundreds of complaints that owners have posted online. This dangerous condition must be remediated.

Filed Oct 22, 2010 · Airbags, Body · LA

I have a 1999 dodge 1500 with 79,000 miles on it . About 5 years ago my dash started to crack I now have a large hole in my dash and can see the air bag material . I'm thinking this could be dangerous. Dodge won't do anything . I bought this truck new.

Filed Jul 21, 2010 · Airbags, Body · 110,000 miles · KS · crash · 1 injury

Typical problems with cracked plastic dashboard on 1999 dodge ram pickups (2) combined with failure of airbags to deploy. Both seem to be epidemic in proportion, unfortunately have experienced both. Dash is not safe with cracked, jagged plastic edges waiting to impale or slice you, assuming that flying peices wouldnt do even more harm if airbag had gone off. Same problem in dash on two personal vehicles, now reluctant to go anywhere in one that wasnt wrecked because airbag probably wont work in it either if something were to happen. I know mine isnt the only one, whover has controlling interest of dodge this month needs to step up and address these issues. Ridiculous to think of replacing dash for $800 - 1200 with a part of no better integrity than the one it already had. More ridiculous is the fact they know the airbags failures are an issue on these trucks for years now and have done nothing to remedy the problem. It shouldnt be up to the customer to worry about these two critical safety items . I spent a majority of my working life in the dodge business, have seen it from all angles, now as the irate and disguted owner of two vehicles that leave me with no desire to own/operate.

Filed Mar 3, 2010 · Airbags, Seat belts · 91,000 miles · TN

My 1999 dodge ram seatbelts are stuck and will not work. Their is a recall for them but dodge says my truck is not one of the problem trucks the VIN number is not recalled.

Filed Jan 22, 2010 · Airbags · AZ

1. No specific even lead up to the failure. The item in question has broken on it's own. 2. The dashboard has broken in two different places. One of the large cracks is directly over the passenger airbag which is concerning as airbag deployment could cause the entire dashboard to shatter resulting in a higher injury rate to the front passenger. 3. After doing research and determining that numerous owners of the dodge ram pick-up are having the same exact issue I contacted chrysler to look into replacing the dashboard. Currently waiting for their response.

Filed Nov 18, 2009 · Airbags, Body · 99,000 miles · LA

Dashboard has broken apart and completely caved in leaving exposed wiring and turned broken pieces into projectiles if the air bag was to deploy. This should be a safety related defect due to the fact that it poses a risk to motor vehicle safety and exists in a group of vehicles of the same design and manufacture. Because it is a critical vehicle component that has broken, fallen apart, and separated from the vehicle, it could cause injury to persons inside of the vehicle.I am not the only person with this problem and if you do a little research online (www.carcomplaints.com)you will see how widespread the problem actually is. Dodge should be ashamed of themselves for not already recalling all trucks with this problem at no charge to their loyal customers.

Filed Nov 16, 2009 · Airbags, Body · VA

I bought a 1999 dodge ram quad cab brand new in milton fl. The truck currently has 76000 miles and the complete dash assy has broken and cracked into a dozen pieces for no apparent reason. This has become a serious air-bag/ fod hazard if it needs to deploy and could cause injury or even death. Dealers and manufacturer refuse to recognize and repair the defected dashes.