Takara inflators april 28th 2019 we took our truck to the dodge dealership to have the recalls fixed as they requested. Mainly the airbags and they did a 28 point inspection. July 1st 2019 someone pulled out in front of my husband and they were involved in a bad accident. The airbags never went off. My husband hit the steering wheel so hard there's a bruise and mark on his chest and the shape of the steering wheel. It also messed up the steering column and the gear selector. The truck is totaled the frame is bent the suspensions ripped off but we can't figure out why the airbags didn't go off. Insurance is being a pain. Dodge said they'd send out an investigator so far no one showed up. Something should be done about this.
2005 Dodge RAM 2500: airbags did not deploy in a crash
8 of the 422 complaints about the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 144,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Involved in a head on collision, air bags did not deploy. This vehicle had been taken into the dealer upon notice of the recall for tekata tk holdings air bags. The repairs were made. Injuries were sustained in this accident,but could have been minimized if our airbags would have deployed. The other driver ran a red light at a high speed driving a 2007 toyota 4 runner. Her airbags did deploy just fine. I was making a left turn at the intersection of layton parkway and main street in layton, utah having a green arrow and the right of way proceeded upon visualizing the intersection for all traffic to have stopped, this other driver came off the interstate at a high rate of speed blowing through the red light and hitting us head on. The impact completely lifted my truck up and spun it around a full 180 degrees pointing it in the opposite direction. My rate of speed at the time of the impact was only 5-10 MPH
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact's vehicle collided with an oncoming vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver, front seat passenger, and rear seat passenger sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a "wreck yard". The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 270,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. While driving 40 MPH on a four lane road, the contact swerved to avoid striking a dog. The vehicle flipped over and crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. Two occupants were injured and a police report was filed. The cause of the failure has not been determined. The current and failure mileages were 84,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags failed to deploy. The # of cylinders was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 82,000.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 MPH the tire hit a curb and the driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree. One person was injured. A police report was taken. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The seat belts worked correctly. The dealership has not been notified. The consumer ejected from the vehicle. Updated 05/30/06.
I was in a single car accident on november 14, 2005 in a 2005 dodge ram pickup truck . I hit a deer and then hit a tree going 45-50 MPH. My air bag did not deploy and the fuel switch did not turn off. I do not understand why the airbag did not deploy as it should have.
2005 dodge 3500 hit a pole head on yet the air bags did not deploy.*mr the consumer's head struck the windshield causing head, neck and vision problems. This defect was reported to the manufacturer.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
- Risk
- These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Recall number 16V352000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1‑888‑648‑7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Recall number 15V313000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles, Chrysler notified owners and the recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 16V‑352. This recall superseded the passenger air bag portion of recall 14V‑354.
Recall number 14V770000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500?
8 of 422 owner complaints about the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500?
There are 3 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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