2004 Dodge RAM 1500: airbags did not deploy in a crash

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 Oct 31, 2025 · Airbags, Seat belts · 200,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a right turn into oncoming traffic, the vehicle rear-ended a semi-truck in front, where it came to a stop. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy during the collision. Additionally, the seat belts became inoperable and failed to restrain the contact, causing the contact to strike the windshield. The contact sustained a 2-inch cut that required 15 stitches, an eyelid injury that required 7 stitches, multiple bruises, and whiplash injuries, and was transported to a local emergency room for medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 16, 2023 · Airbags · TX · crash

Got in a accident and the airbags did not deploy

Filed Feb 12, 2023 · Airbags, Seat belts · MI · crash · 1 injury

On 3/24/2022 my mother, Helen Mallazzo was involved in an accident in Queen Creek, Arizona. Police were called and a report was filed. When this accident occurred the seatbelts failed to restrain her and her dog and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in both of their heads hitting the windshield and leaving two large cracks in the windshield.

Filed Sep 26, 2018 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving 45 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head and neck injuries that required medical attention. The contact was not aware of any injuries from the other driver. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 and 16v352000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. *dt *tr *dt *jb *dt

Filed Apr 14, 2017 · Airbags · 138,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the contact crashed into a cement wall and drove into a canal. The air bags did not deploy. The seat belt restrained the contact's body; however, his upper body struck the steering wheel. The contact sustained internal injuries to the chest, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of failure. The vehicle was towed. The failure mileage was 138,000. Updated 06/08/17*lj

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · Airbags · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* takata recall. The contact owned a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving 35 MPH, the contact crashed into a tree. The vehicle flipped over on the side of the road and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained face bruises and scratches, but did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a collision lot. In addition, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags) after the crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 30, 2016 · Airbags, Transmission · 150,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the pinion nut detached and caused the vehicle to crash into a cement barrier. The driver sustained a bump to the head and body bruises that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The air bags failed to deploy with the impact. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the rear driveshaft and bearings were replaced. The contact mentioned that the manufacturer issued a recall for the 2005 models under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 28, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · VI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving down a hill at 35 MPH, the vehicle started to shake, pull to the left, and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy without warning. The driver sustained multiple injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard, where the insurance company deemed the vehicle destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not provided. Ma 10/8

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · AR · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, a deer jumped in front of the vehicle causing the contact to crash into a concrete divider. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained head injuries, but medical attention was not required. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the frame on the front of the vehicle was replaced. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 135,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving at 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and did not effectively stop the vehicle. The vehicle veered across the roadway and ended up in a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruises to the body and medical attention was not required. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 135,000. Updated 11/18/15*lj updated 1/12/16 *js updated 01/26/16.

Filed May 12, 2015 · Airbags · 47,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 25 MPH, another vehicle crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. The frontal air bags did not deploy. A police and a fire report were filed. The contact sustained bruised ribs and bruises to the arms and legs that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 6/30/15