The dash has completely desegregated exposing all the wires, air conditioning unit, and airbag parts. This is a huge hazard because my headlight switch hangs with nothing to attach to. My airbags are completely visible and could explode at anytime. Everything that was in the dash heated seat, headlight, air system, radio, speedometer, and airbag controls are completely visible and all attachments are completely desegregated I do not know if this also caused the loose steering in my vehicle but I assume it did the steering wheel will turn about a quarter turn before it ever engages the wheels and when driving you must constantly move the wheel back and forth to keep the car in the road I feel as though this is a major issue that has not been recalled in the dodge rams all models of my year truck that has been reported several times and should be fixed there are plenty of these trucks on the road still and all have the same issues I cannot afford another vehicle and would like for mine to be recalled and fixed so I can drive it safely without worrying about the airbags deploying or the steering being so lose it causes me to have a accident. When the plastic degenerates it also leaves extremely sharp edges that will cut you extremely deep I have been cut several times getting things from the dash pad I have lid across it covering the gapping hole. thank you for your time and consideration . Side note I tried to upload pictures of the dash or what's left of it but it would not let me.
2000 Dodge RAM 2500 airbags problems
10 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal3
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge RAM 2500 airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th VIN position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th VIN position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. Important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. In addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
- Risk
- When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V153000 · Recall details
What 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The dash just started to crack and fall apart into small and large very sharp pieces. What would happen in an accident? These sharp plastic parts could fly right into the driver and passengers faces.
Consumer states had front end collision at 30mph and neither air bag deployed, causing injuries. Please provide any additional information. Ts
While driving 45 MPH and without warning another vehicle made an illegal turn in front of consumer's vehicle resulting in front end of consumers vehicle being smashed head-on, resulting in air bags not deploying/ causing minor injuries.*ak
Front end collision at approximately 60mph. Airbags did not deploy. Driver had to get 7 stitches to the large cut on the forehead as a result of being thrown around in cab.
Cruise control operated poorly, consumer took vehicle to dealer, they stated vehicle needed a clockspring. *jg
While traveling at about 55 MPH another car was coming head-on and they had a front end collision. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy, passenger's side has an on and off switch, which could have been turned off. Some injuries were sustained. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further information.
Passenger's airbag was off and on, switch can be turned on with a coin or a small toy by a child. Also, air bag light came on indicating that airbag was on. Dealer could not tell consumer if airbag was actually on when this happened. Dodge said that was how it worked in all their vehicles, but refused to test switch. *ak the air bag switch seems to be defective and could cause injury or even death to children riding in the vehicle.
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Questions about the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 airbags
Does the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V153000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge RAM 2500 have bad airbags?
The Dodge RAM 2500 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2003 (138 complaints), 2004 (90 complaints) and 2006 (77 complaints).
Other 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 problems
Body 56Steering 38Brakes 29Suspension 23Fuel system 17Transmission 15Engine 14Electrical 10Tires 8Acceleration 3Wheels 3Lights 2Locks 2Seat belts 2Seats 2Visibility 1
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