2009 Dodge RAM 1500 airbags problems

Filed Feb 14, 2026 · Airbags · MN · crash · 1 injury

Involved in an accident 2/09/26. Air bag did not deploy. Fractured sternum as a result.

Filed Feb 18, 2023 · Airbags, Fuel system · FL

the shifter began changing gears on its own. Before the recall came out my mechanic checked and there was no recall for this until 2018. I was never notified of the recall. Then on rear axle pinion nut. The nuts were installed without the proper amount of adhesive. Consequently, the nuts can loosen, and cause the rear axle to lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control. I was never notified of and the rear end came down while on the freeway. The fuel tank began leaking I repaired this before the recall came out. I submitted a reimbursement request they denied me stating my car was over 7 years old.

Filed May 9, 2019 · Airbags · 74,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500 slt crew cab 4x2 (140 in wb 5 ft 7 in box). The contact stated that the air bag warning light had illuminated. Midway motors mcpherson chevrolet (610 w kansas ave, mcpherson, ks 67460) where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed replacement. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2019 · Airbags · AL

Biggest things is the airbag light coming on, just worries me with it just exploding and coming out, I just think it's a problem, especially just coming on for no reason

Filed Nov 21, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · MS

In 2018,yr 2012 dodge ram truck, was recalled for the t79 recall. After recall was installed, now truck stalls-goes dead when brake pushed & dies in reverse. After research, it's a major issue w/the 1500's yet there hasnt been a recall. This is a very dangerous situation that dodge has put the owners in. So when I brake for anything on a hwy, it goes dead! The dealer checks for an error code & yet there is no error code so they cant do anything about it-dependent on computers versus hands on mechanics. Dealer suggested to leave my truck & they'll drive it until it happens which is random. It's ridiculous that mechanics have no real hands-on mechanical ability & depend on computers to provide error codes. After the t79 recall was done, was it required to upgrade/update or refresh the computer system afterwards? Dealer said the recall did not call for an computer update as dodge did not require it. Per internet forums, youtube, & internet, the stalling is a major issue! Guess I have to take chances w/this issue of stalls/dying on hwy travel-dangerous! Also, the steering wheel has something loose inside of it. It sounds like the airbag has come loose & is moving when wheel turned. Any recalls or word on this? Again the dealer plugs in his computer & doesn't see anything wrong even though you can hear it. Dodge needs to be accountable & responsible for all these mistakes-esp since this is a safety issue! Also, on the 1st day of purchasing my truck, the pass airbag light remained on. Dealer kept new truck for 6 wks to attempt resolution & ended up contacting dodge engineering & found out the colored wires were crossed - the colors were interchanged at the factory! Amazing & no recall was done. It's impossible to speak w/cust serv at dodge ram- someone that is knowledgeable.

Filed Jul 22, 2018 · Airbags · 107,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall front collision with airbags did not deploy, cut open my head and gave me concussion. Truck slid off road due to wet road and crashed head on into telephone pole.

Filed Dec 7, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · 52,000 miles · DC

I called the dealership to schedule my recall repair. They told me I did not have any active recalls on my vehicle. After an unpleasant back and forth I was finally able to get a manager or "advisor" on the phone. The advisor determined that I did in fact have an active recall. This error was extremely unprofessional, unacceptable and could have endangered my life and the lives of anyone in my vehicle as the safety risk of the recall is "the loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability during a crash may increase the risk of injury or death." (the federal safety agency recall number17v-302). While this instance is the most egregious from a safety perspective, this is not the first time ourisman jcd of alexandra, va has been reckless or negligent with my vehicle and I would like to file a formal complaint. Errors like this could lead to myself or someone else getting seriously injured or worse.

Filed Dec 19, 2016 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 85,000 miles · KY

The dealer says its a bad tipm, and that they go bad on ram trucks often. All the electrical system goes crazy, traction control, air bags, ABS, blower for heat and air, wipers, door locks, windows and others. If they know this is faulty why not should they have to recall or pay us back

Filed Dec 6, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 82,000 miles · KY

There is a problem with everything electrically related to the truck. The headlights stay on, I have to disconnect the battery to get them to go off. The windshield wipers constantly remain on. The interior lights, door locks, windows, seats, heat, A/C, radio, dash lights, etc do not work. Once the truck starts, all of the dash warning lights come on. (check engine, ABS, low windshield wiper fluid, voltage, low oil pressure, etc) the truck is not safe to drive and is a hazard to my family.

Filed Oct 20, 2016 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. While driving 45 MPH, the contact crashed into a pillar. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head and leg injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The technician had not determined if the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. *tt updated 07/09/18*jb