2009 Dodge RAM 1500: airbags did not deploy in a crash

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 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 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

Filed Jul 18, 2016 · Airbags · 100,500 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Air bag failure--on wednesday july 13 2016 the vehicle (2009 dodge ram 1500) was involved in a front end collision while traveling on a city owned road. The driver who was the only person in the vehicle lost control of the vehicle when taking a sharp right turn on a dirt road in the dark. As a result the vehicle crashed into a ditch, completely smashing in the front end and damaged most of the rest of the truck as well. Upon impact the driver's air bag did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to his entire upper body as well as suffering from a concussion upon impact because of the air bag malfunction. He required emergency medical attention and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. We have more pictures including pictures of the front end of the truck however the file is to big to upload on this report.

Filed Oct 7, 2015 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed; however, the body damage was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 1/12/2016 *cn

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · AL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 (na) dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact crashed into a pole and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 29,900 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 (na) dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 64 MPH during inclement weather, the rear of the vehicle swayed from left to right. As a result, the vehicle hydroplaned and rolled multiple times without warning. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a neck and back injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed, but the body was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v287000 (electronic stability control). The failure mileage was 29,900. ...updated 09/28/15 *bf updated 12/08/2017

Filed Jan 12, 2015 · Airbags · 106,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained unknown injuries, but no medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 11,506 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the brakes failed. The brake pedal was applied and traveled to the floorboard causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed of the incident. The front passenger needed stitches to the forehead which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,506. Updated 9/18/14*cn the consumer stated she hit her head on the windshield causing it to crack. The failure caused a four car pile up. The consumer received a concussion and spleen damage. The consumer had home physical therapy. Updated 2/11/2015

Filed Nov 25, 2012 · Body, Suspension · 19,000 miles · MN · crash

Airbags failed to go off after collision with a farm implement being pulled by a farm tractor. Dodge vehicle has damage to frame, passenger side and front of vehicle.

Filed Jun 4, 2011 · Airbags, Seat belts · 31,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Airbags did not deploy. Seatbelts did not retract/work. Was involved in a frontal driver side collision in which my 2009 dodge ram 1500 was totaled. I received head trauma injury per airbag and seatbelt not working. Chrysler/dodge denying any responsibility w/ their defective product.

Filed Jun 1, 2011 · Airbags, Seat belts · 32,000 miles · GA · crash · 2 injuries

Air bag did not deploy/seat belt did not lock. I was the only person in my vehicle. I accidentally rear ended a car who had abruptly stopped in traffic in front of me. Severe heavy damage was done to the front driver side and passenger side of my vehicle. My dodge was declared a total loss. I suffered severe pain/injury to my head and neck. All persons involved in my and the other vehicle had to seek medical attention. My 2009 dodge ram was purchased new off the dodge lot in 2009...updated 10/20/11