1999 Dodge Ram airbags problems

40 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). 36 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 40
of this car's complaints: 11%
crashes: 36
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Frontal
32
Side/window
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 1999 Dodge Ram airbags

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

No deployment 23

Related recalls

Air bagsReported May 8, 2001 · 216,100 vehicles affected

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 1999 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 13, 2005 · Airbags · DC

Consumer inquiring about a possible recall for 1999 dodge ram clock spring. *mr recall campaign #01v153000. The consumer stated that recall no. 982 was changed to no longer include his vehicle *sc

Filed Dec 8, 2004 · Airbags · IN · crash · 1 injury

The consumer's vehicle was traveling 55 MPH when another vehicle hit it head on. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries, and was transported by her mother to a hospital. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance. *ak

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Airbags · OR · crash

Neither the passenger nor drivers air bag deployed upon impact. *bf the vehicle was involved in a head on collision resulting in a total loss of both vehicles. *sc

Filed Nov 18, 2004 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · MS · crash · 1 injury

While driving 40 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in frontal collision. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained bruises, and had to receive fourteen stitches in his lip.

Filed Jan 7, 2003 · Airbags · NY

Consumer was in accident going about 30mph when air bags didn't deploy. Ts

Filed Dec 30, 2002 · Airbags · TX · crash

Vehicle has a frontal collision of 55 MPH and neither air bag deployed. Dealer and the manufacturer has been notified . Feel free to provide any further information. Ts

Filed Nov 6, 2002 · Airbags · 33,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision yet the air bags did not deploy. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would check into this failure. *mr

Filed Jun 13, 2002 · Airbags · LA · crash · 2 injuries

While driving at 50-55 MPH the consumer was involded in a head on collision, and two front air bags did not deploy. Contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything.*ak consumer states that the vehicle was totaled by insurance company.

Filed Jun 10, 2002 · Airbags · TX · crash · 1 injury

Front collision at 50 MPH, neither airbag deployed. Driver sustained minor injuries, vehicle is totalled. *ak

Filed Apr 10, 2002 · Airbags · KY · crash · 1 injury

Was driving approimately. 35mph when another vehicle ran stop sign. Other vehicle was "t"-boned by ram. Upon impact with other vehicle, ram's air bags failed to deploy. Driver suffered injuries from seat belts. No emergency room treatment. Had police report done. Vehicle totaled by insurance co.

Questions about the 1999 Dodge Ram airbags

Does the 1999 Dodge Ram have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 40 complaints about the airbags of the 1999 Dodge Ram, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Dodge Ram airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge Ram airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 01V153000. 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).