2004 Dodge RAM 1500: airbag warning light

Filed Aug 7, 2026 · Airbags · AZ · crash

Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 I was the driver and sole occupant of my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 and was wearing my seat belt. I was traveling westbound on [XXX], shortly after passing [XXX], when I was involved in a three-vehicle collision. The first vehicle stopped abruptly, resulting in the collision. I was traveling approximately 50–55 mph before the collision, and my truck sustained a significant frontal impact. Despite the frontal impact, the driver’s frontal airbag did not deploy. There were no passengers in the vehicle. The component/system of concern is the driver’s frontal airbag and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Prior to the collision, I was not aware of any airbag warning lights, warning messages, or other symptoms indicating that the system was malfunctioning. The exact reason for the airbag non-deployment is currently UNKNOWN. The vehicle has not yet been inspected or altered to determine the cause. The truck is currently secured at my residence in its post-collision condition. It has not been repaired, dismantled, modified, salvaged, or otherwise disturbed since the collision and is available for inspection upon request. I am reporting this incident because the driver’s frontal airbag failed to deploy during a significant frontal collision. I am requesting that the airbag non-deployment be documented and investigated to determine whether a defect or malfunction in the airbag/SRS system contributed to the failure to deploy. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 8, 2019 · Airbags · 309,000 miles · NY

Takata recall . The truck is in my fiance's name (shana crooks) .basically the dodge dealers do not call me back. Even when the person from the 800 number tried connecting to the local dodge dealership they dont answer. Even after leaving messages they still dont call back. Now my air bag light is on and im getting worried. I drive this truck every single day and drive it many miles.

Filed Aug 4, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 157,000 miles · VA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the brake, the check engine, the ABS and the front passenger's side air bag warning lights illuminated . The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). However, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,000. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts unavailable.

Filed Jul 16, 2016 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · NY

Takata recall. I took my truck to cortese dodge in henrietta ny in july 2016. Two weeks ago. They replaced the drivers side air bag. Returned the vehicle to me with dashboard airbag light on. Told me it was on when I brought it in. I know it was not. Refused further work. Is it safe to drive?

Filed Feb 16, 2016 · Airbags · 100,200 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,200. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 11, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · 1,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included and repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. In addition, the vehicle was leaking oil from the oil pan. The contact took the dealer who replaced the second air bag. The failure recurred. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag switch failed and needed to be replaced; however, the dealer did not diagnose the vehicle for the leaking oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · Airbags · 211,397 miles · TX

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated after the dealer repaired the air bags. The contact stated that the dealer claimed that the light was illuminated before the repairs were performed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 211,397. The VIN was not provided......updated 03/15/16 *bf the consumer stated the issue was resolved. Updated 03/17/16.

Filed Jan 12, 2016 · Airbags · 88,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v77000 (air bags). After the vehicle was picked up from the dealer, the air bag warning light illuminated. The air bag warning light was not illuminated prior to the recall repair. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that there would be a cost to have a diagnostic test performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2015 · Airbags · 126,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator intermittently illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was diagnosed that squib number one circuit had shorted and there was a possible pinched wire on the drivers side air bag wiring. The vehicle was pending further diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000. Updated 04/08/16*lj dealer repaired "tech error" 5/10/18*jb

Filed Sep 4, 2015 · Airbags · 167,941 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v770000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,941.

Filed Aug 15, 2015 · Electrical · 160,374 miles · AZ

Today I went to the dodge dealership so they could diagnose an electrical problem I was having in my truck. They told me that part # 56045112ae, 56051949ad need to be replaced. Which are the ignition switch and the ignition wire harness. Problems I was having were the power windows would not go up or down without the steering wheel all the way in the up position. The motor blowers for my A/C and heat would sometimes not work. And my air bag light was on in the cluster panel. They told me that the wires were burnt, but could not tell me the source of the problem. I told them that there must be completely too much current going through those wires to cause a problem like that and they agreed. I was then told that because of the wires being in that condition the airbag could possibly go off at any time and/or cause a fire. Why is there not a recall on this issue. When doing some research on the web this is an on going problem with dodge trucks and jeeps. Also part number 56051949ad has been discontinued so how do they expect to fix these problems. My truck also has the stalling problem when coming to a stop and accelerating.

Filed Jul 22, 2015 · Airbags · 160,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance and the contact reported the failure occurred two years ago. The technician stated that the contact needed to wait for the recall notification to be sent. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 09/21/15*lj updated 09/24/15