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2002 Dodge RAM 1500 airbags problems

46 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 26 crashes reported.

owner complaints
46
of this car's complaints
6%
typical mileage
70,000
crashes
26
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    14

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge RAM 1500 airbags problems in other years

1994200020052012

Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 18Airbag light 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 12, 2021 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

While traveling at normal speeds approximately 40 mph a car ran a stop sign I t-boned them on their passenger side with my front end I hit them at approximately 40 mph my airbags did not deploy my face and chest hit the steering wheel and dash

Filed Feb 28, 2019 · Airbags · TX

Turned on the A/C and dash cracked and white powder was coming out of my vents and now my heater is not working that happened on the passenger side, I think the airbag came open but did not deploy?

Filed Aug 28, 2018 · Airbags · 140,000 miles · KS · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and two passengers were injured and sought medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an unknown lot. The dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. **tr updated 11/8/18

Filed Feb 6, 2018 · Airbags · AZ

My truck is a 2002 doge ram 1500. My air bag light is on. Whent to the dealer ship it seems that they dont make the maugel no more. So how can I drive my vehicle if the air bags dont work. Need help parts, is descantinue.

Filed Apr 13, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 200,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Car accident occurred when vehicles back cab hydroplaned and fishtailed out of control at less then 25mph and hit a tree head on. No airbag deployed and driver was hurt.

Filed Dec 13, 2016 · Airbags · NC · crash

Takata recall. I was in a head on collision at 45mph with a rav4 that turned into me trying to get into a gas station. 12/05/2016 I had my seat belt on but neither airbag deployed. My insurance adjuster recommended bringing this to dodges attention. Even the police officer said that I should let dodge know. The next page stopped working. I injured my neck and shoulders an also my right foot an knee

Filed Oct 25, 2016 · Airbags · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Sep 7, 2016 · Airbags · 129,000 miles · WI · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's vehicle crashed into a second vehicle. The front end sustained significant damage, but the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a fractured neck, which required medical attention. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 129,000. Updated 12/13/16*lj the consumer stated he blacked out at the wheel, drove into a ditch, hit driveway, went airborne about 30-50 feet and landed in a ditch. Updated 12/20/16.

Filed May 28, 2016 · Airbags · 77,000 miles · IN

Recall: may 2015, made many trips to dodge dealer in 2015 and early 2016, they could not or would not repair defect

Filed Jan 30, 2016 · Airbags · 126,000 miles · OR

Takata recall- I own a late 2002 dodge ram 1500. 2002 was a mid year change so my body is exactly the same as the 2003-2007 (or so) rams. I'd be willing to bet the farm my air bag is a takata brand the same as the 2003 which has been recalled. Given that, why isn't my vehicle on the list? Thank you

Questions about the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 airbags

Does the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 46 complaints about the airbags of the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge RAM 1500 have bad airbags?

The Dodge RAM 1500 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2003 (458 complaints), 2005 (376 complaints) and 2004 (368 complaints).

Other 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 problems

Body 278Transmission 99Electrical 93Engine 80Suspension 71Visibility 53Steering 44Brakes 36Lights 35Acceleration 22Tires 18Wheels 11Fuel system 7Seat belts 6Locks 5Seats 4Driver assistance 2

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