I own a 2001 dodge ram 1500, about six months ago I noticed a small crack in my dash right behind the passenger airbag. Now, I have three craks in the dash, two of them are about six inches long and the one above the airbag now goes all the way down the dash. I feel this is an issue that should be addressed due to the fact that it is a common problem in the second generation dodge rams. Also, it should very easily be a safety concern as far as possibly ripping an airbag upon deployment, or sending loose pieces of jagged plastic flying in the event of a collision.
2001 Dodge RAM 1500 airbags complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. While driving 55 MPH in dry conditions the vehicle ahead suddenly came to a stop, and with no brake lights illuminating, the contact's vehicle struck the other vehicle from the rear and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to a garage , then towed to the insurance company inspection station. The insurance company stated that the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer also inspected the vehicle and determined that the rate of deceleration required to activate the air bags was not present. The current and failure mileage were 75,000.
My 2001 dodge ram 1500 was involved in a major crash resulting from the other car running a red light. The ram had major front impact and front driver side impact. The drivers airbag did not come out resulting in damage to drivers face, arm and wrist.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55mph in normal driving conditions, the contact lost control of the vehicle which left the roadway and struck a large tree without warning and the airbags did not deploy. The contact was not wearing a seat belt, and minor injuries were sustained. There was extensive damage to the front of the vehicle; the vehicle was totaled by the insurance agency as a result. The police were on the scene and a report was taken. The dealer and manufacturer were not alerted.
Dt*: the contact stated the frontal side airbag exploded inside the dashboard of the vehicle while driving 25 MPH. There was not an impact to the vehicle to cause deployment. The contact expressed that the local dealers refused to service the vehicle after a brief inspection. The manufacturer has been contacted but also offered no resolution to the contact in regards to servicing on the vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated that the passenger side air bag deployed and cracked the dashboard. There was no pre-braking occurred prior to the deployment. The vehicle did not encounter debris, potholes or anything else. The airbag warning light was not illuminated. The vehicle was taken into the dealer.
Head-on collision with tree going about 25 MPH. Air bags did not deploy, but car was totaled. No injuries.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 50 MPH control of the vehicle was lost causing it to crash into a tree. Upon impact the frontal air bags failed to deploy. Although the contact was wearing the seat belt there were injuries sustained to the neck and head. The vehicle was driven away from the crash site. The vehicle has not been inspected. Updated 2/28/2006 -
I was involved in a crash on 8-26-05 / going west bound, and an east bound vehicle over corrected on a curve and hit my pick up at 30-35 MPH in the front driver's side tire area, throwing us off the road and into a telephone pole - and neither of my airbags deployed. This caused injury to myself, and my daughter luckily just busted her lip on the dash.
2001 dodge 1500 quad cab I called the daimler chrysler in marshall texas and they told me they have seen a few of the dashboards. I explained it was crumbling. He told me it wouldn't hurt anything as the air bags are bolted in he also stated it was out of warranty. I called the main customer 800 service line that tx dealer gave to me and once again I was told it was out of warranty and they didn't care who I contacted after I talked to them as it was out of warranty. I even told them I would call the better business bureau and they still didn't care. The dashboard has cracks running across the entire board. Will it fall? Will it cause an accident? I have pictures that I will be sending when I hear from you. *jb
2001 dodge ram 1500 traveling 25 MPH .driver lost control after hitting black ice and control was never regained. Vehicle traveled ditch line and proceeded down 50+ foot embankment to hit on the nose of the truck at an estimated travel of 50 MPH. Vehicle stood on front end then fell on to the drivers side.driver was treated at hospital for neck,back and left shoulder injuries. Air bags never deployed.manufacturer was notified of air bag failure and after several weeks we were notified that impact was not enough to activate sensors. When I called investigator, I was told that a letter would come about decision and no futher actions would be taken. Vehicle was totalled and driver is still under going treatment for injuries to back.other calls were placed to manufacturer ,especially after we received a recall on the vehicle for the air bags 30 days after the incident. We were told this did not affect our vehicle. We are not satisfied with the report and results and are uncertain if anyone even looked at the vehicle since it was towed to a locked facitility and the owner of the facility had let insurance adjuster and owners only in to the secured site. Facility owner stated he seen no one else requesting to view or test this vehicle for malfunctions. We would like to see the exact method and results of the manufacturers determination of no defect. We are still pursuing this investigation.
2001 dodge 1500 impacted into a creek embankment front end first and none of the air bags deployed.***no answer required***.*mr the driver sustained multiple injuries. The consumer contacted the manufacturer.
Intermittently while driving at any speed air bag light and the ABS light illuminated, and the other gauges become inoperative. Consumer learned from a repair shop mechanic that the problem maybe the gauge clusters. The dealer was not notified.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 70 MPH and the air bag failed to deploy. The driver was transported to the local hospital by ambulance. *jb
While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy. This caused the driver to sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to a garage.
Friday, october 15, the consumer had an accident and the airbag did not deploy.
Chevrolet avalanche ran stop sign in front of me while I was travelling about 50 MPH. I t-boned the avalanche between the front and rear driver's side door, rolling the avalanche onto it's side. Neither the driver, nor passenger, airbags deployed on my dodge ram 1500. My ram was totalled due to frame damage. I was blown off by dealership, now waiting for a call back from chrysler.
Consumer fell asleep at the wheel and struck a telephone pole dead slightly away from the center of the vehicle. Upon imact, airbags did not deploy. Vehicle was drivable. Dodge had not been contacted, nor had the vehicle been serviced.
Purchased vehicle 2003 with 32,000 miles. At 45,000 miles motor had to be rebuilt.new crankshaft, rod bearings, main bearings, oil pump. 2 days after picking up the truck after work was done, main seal went out and lost oil on highway on my way to work. Everything covered under warranty, but it's just the fact that the truck still has problems with such low mileage and year. Ongoing electrical problem. Fuse for climate control, air bags, ABS brakes, power windows, mirror defrost and reverse lights keeps blowing. Has blown 5 times in the past 3 months. Dealer replaces the fuse, says there is nothing wrong with it.
While driving 65 MPH consumer's vehicle collided with a truck. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries, and was transported to the hospital. Vehicle was towed to a body shop. The cause had not been determined.
The rear passenger axle failed, however the manufacturer/dealer refused to honor the warranty. *jb this occurred while the consumer was going up a mountain when the vehicle suddenly went out of control, dropped to the ground and went into a right tail spin. The consumer struck another vehicle on the left rear side. *sc the consumer stated the air bags did not deploy.
While driving at 50 MPH on a commercial street another vehicle turned directly in front of consumer's vehicle and the consumer's vehicle collided with the right front of the other vehicle that was making the turn. The consumer was wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision, but the air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled. Consumer did suffer some lower back pain the next day, but did not have to be hospitalized.*ak *ts
2001 dodge ram 1500, 45 MPH direct frontal impact no airbag deployment. I was recently involved in an accident, the vehicle described took a direct blow to the frontal area. I contacted dodge and reported the failure, 08/20/03 as of 9/16/03 I've gotten no response from them. I am asking if there is any recourse that I can take. My truck was totaled, dodge took the truck to the dealer for testing, but nothing was said about their findings.
While driving 40 MPH consumer's vehicle had a rear end collision with another vehicle, and the drivers side airbag did not deploy. Passenger side air bag had an on/off switch attached. No one was injured in either vehicle, and a police report is on file.
Consumer states her husband was involved in an automobile accident today, and air bags on the driver side did not deploy. Not only did the air bag not deploy but the steering column and the part where the gauges are all dropped down to the floor and the driver injuried his legs. His chest was also injured in the accident. She states that at this point he was unable to control the truck because he had no steering wheel. Vehicle traveling at about 70 MPH.
The consumer swerved to avoid hitting a deer, and consequently lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree, and the air bags failed to deploy. *mr *ph
Truck was traveling at approx 70 to 75 MPH and slid causing lost controls. As truck hit head on into embankment and rolled at least once. Neither airbag deployed. This is a very sorrowful event for anyone and could cause problems for others in such situations. Please contact everyone and let them know of this type of incident.
The clock spring needed to be replaced.
The consumer was in a collision and the air bags did not deploy. Dealer was contacted and stated that impact was not strong enough to activate the sensor for the air bags.
While driving at 30/45 MPH in a frontal collision , none of the airbags deployed upon impact. Vehicle was totaled. Please provide more details. Ts
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