Tl* the contact owned a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40-50 MPH, the truck in front collided with another vehicle as a result the truck bounced back colliding with the front driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a small facial fracture and oral lacerations which required medical attention. The contact stated that to his knowledge there were no other injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.
2003 Dodge RAM 1500: airbags did not deploy in a crash
27 of the 1,171 complaints about the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 152,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While the contact's fiance was driving 50 MPH, he swerved to avoid a skunk and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a ditch and rolled over multiple times. All the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to his ribs, left leg, right knee, and head. The other two front seat passengers sustained bruises and cuts. The rear passenger side occupant sustained cuts and bruises. The rear middle seat passenger was ejected out the back driver's side window. All the passengers were transported to the hospital via ambulance. The contact mentioned that the two front passenger seat belts were latched. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and then the insurance company towed it to their local tow lot where it was considered a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.*dt photos attached
Due to a medical condition I was not even aware of I passed out while driving. Unconscious I drove into a ditch, came out airborne (according to an eyewitness), proceeded on straight into a tree. My airbag did not deploy resulting in my head being thrown into the steering wheel, resulting in knocking out 5 teeth requiring oral surgery, a gash on the chin requiring stitching and an on going jaw issue. I had no other bodily injuries. Had the airbag deployed I may have been injury free. *dt
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact received a recall notice pertaining to the air bags. Prior to receiving the notice, the contact was involved in a collision while driving 40 MPH. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a towing yard. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 194,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact and the deceased driver owned a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While driving at a high rate of speed, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. The driver lost control and crashed head on into a utility pole. The air bags did not deploy. The driver was fatally injured from the impact of the crash and the failure of the air bags. A police report was filed. The insurance company diagnosed that the location of the impact was not near the sensor, which was why the air bags did not deploy. The contact was uncertain as to whether an independent source investigated the failure or the manufacturer. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The contact recently received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. ..updated 12/11/17 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the driver crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. During the crash, the front end sustained severe damage. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained facial, upper torso, and right hand injuries. Passenger number two sustained a head laceration and concussion. Passage number three sustained an upper torso injury. Passenger number four, who was seated next to the window, sustained an upper torso and left leg injury. All four passengers in the vehicle were seated in the first row and received medical attention. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the doors on the front passenger and the rear passenger side failed to open. Also, the contact mentioned that the windows and the locks would not operate. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the vehicle was working up to specifications. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags failed to deploy. No further details of the crash were provided. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle veered off the road and rolled multiple times. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a laceration to the spleen and a head injury, which resulted in the contact being in a coma for 26 days that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While driving at 50 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a side rail. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a sprained wrist and medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 179,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 45 MPH during inclement weather, the vehicle hydroplaned. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 197,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags) however, the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. While driving at 45 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer stated that the air bags would not deploy due to the warning light illuminating. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 28,000.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured August 29, 2002, to July 25, 2003 to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R26. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 14V770.
Recall number 15V312000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500?
27 of 1,171 owner complaints about the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500
Stalling 30Airbag light 29Premature wear 23Grinding brakes 22Engine failure 17Check engine light 15ABS 13Loss of power 13Ball joint 10Whining noise 9Knocking 8Fire or smoke 8Power steering loss 8Seat belt 7Brake failure 6Headlights 6Wipers 6Door locks 5Shudder 5Pulling 5Tire blowout 5Won't start 5
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