1996 Dodge Ram airbags problems

38 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 28 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 38
of this car's complaints: 6%
crashes: 28
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Frontal
28
Frontal: sensor/control module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Ram airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Dodge Ram airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 27

Related recalls

Air bags: frontalReported February 5, 1999 · 250,845 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: van and wagon model passenger vehicles. If water/road salt gets on the interior floor of the vehicle in the proximity of the air bag electronic control module (aecm), the aecm can corrode. The resulting corrosion can cause the driver side air bag to deploy inadvertently.
Risk: Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash and personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers wil replace the aecm with an aecm that is sealed from moisture intrusion.

Recall number 99V023000 · Recall details

What 1996 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Airbags · OH · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 40 MPH an accident occurred, consumer's vehicle hit a tree head on. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Contacted the dealer, and was told this was normal, and that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. *ak... The other driver, a lady was cited for improper backing out. Consumer's grand son first hit her, then went through a yard, hitting a tree.

Filed Nov 8, 2001 · Airbags, Engine · GA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer states engine stalled while traveling down a mountain, consumer lost all control of vehicle and went off a 300 ft revene, vehicle finally stopped after striking a tree head on, air bag did not deploy, consumer sustained injuries, a month after purchasing vehicle, recall repairs were completed on vehicle regarding blower and igntion, consumer was later informed of additional recalls that needed to be repaired on vehicle, however consumer was never given any specific details about what was repaired/replaced.

Filed Sep 12, 2001 · Airbags · AL · crash

While driving 45 MPH hit a tree. Front end damage was $ 6100.00. Mechanic found that air bag sensors were missing from vehicle.*ak

Filed Aug 10, 2001 · Airbags · TX · crash

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 35 MPH. Upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy. Dealer was notified, and was unwilling to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

Filed Jun 20, 2001 · Airbags · KY · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 55mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Vehicle was totaled.

Filed Apr 27, 2001 · Airbags · NC · crash

Vehicle was involved in a 50 MPH frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown.*ak

Filed Jan 19, 2001 · Acceleration, Airbags · VA · crash

Airbag light came on after being hit on back end of vehicle. Dealer found internal wiring problem, airbag sensor had to replaced.

Filed Nov 29, 2000 · Airbags · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Consumer totaled vehicle by hitting a tree head on, consumer sustained injuries due to the airbags experiencing no deployment, consumer injured lower back and knees and is still recovering.

Filed Oct 11, 2000 · Airbags · PA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer had a head-on collision with a pole and air bags did not deploy. Automobile ended up in a "v" shape. Consumer was sore, but had no major injuries.

Filed Sep 15, 2000 · Airbags · 52,000 miles · AZ · 1 injury

Premature air bag deployment. ****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*******731512. *ak

Questions about the 1996 Dodge Ram airbags

Does the 1996 Dodge Ram have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the airbags of the 1996 Dodge Ram, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Ram airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Ram airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 99V023000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Ram have bad airbags?

The Dodge Ram model years with the most airbags complaints are 1998 (66 complaints), 2001 (46 complaints) and 1999 (40 complaints).