Email concerned that the airbags in his 2002 dodge ram truck failed to deploy in a 25 to 30 MPH accident.
2002 Dodge Ram airbags problems
15 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). 12 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- crashes
- 12
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal11
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Ram airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Dodge Ram airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2002 Dodge Ram owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving on gravel road oat 40-45 MPH vehicle hit a pot hole, causing it to hydroplane. Vehicle came down, and hit the front of the vehicle first and commenced to flip over a few times, landing on the passenger's side. Upon impact, neither of the frontal air bags deployed. Driver sustained major injuries, and was transported by ambulance to the local hospital. *ak.......
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 45 MPH. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed. The entire front end of vehicle was severely damaged. Driver sustained shoulder, leg, angle and knee injuries, and was having headaches.
While traveling at 50 the right front tire slightly touched the gravel on an uneven parkway, and caused the driver to lose control of vehicle, the vehicle flipped and crashed. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The passenger was killed. *ak when the tire left the road the consumer turned the wheel back to the left to get the vehicle back onto the road. The vehicle fishtailed in the rear and collided head on into the concrete culvert, flipped end over, and rolled upside down into a ditch. Neither air bag deployed. The consumer was told the size of the wheels should be redesigned due to the chassis. (the change of the center gravity caused the vehicle to be unstable) *scc
While driving approximately 45mph, had an accident by rear ending vehicle in front. Abs braking system had locked up. This caused the vehicle to skid into the vehicle in front. Air bags failed to deploy upon impact. Front end of vehicle was destroyed. Also, seat belts failed to restrain and driver suffered chest pains from hitting steering wheel, and had to be taken to hospital.
The clock spring was replaced 3 times, there was a problem with the door locks, speakers, and body scratches. Also no keyless entry as promised when the vehicle was purchased. *ak also the passenger door regulator was replaced, the roof seam leaked water
The vehicle was involved in an accident, and the air bags failed to deploy.
At 25 MPH our vehicle t-boned another vehicle traveling approximately 50 MPH. The other vehicle is completely totaled, and there is extensive damage to the front end of the truck. The whole front end of the truck is pushed back and shifted to the left side of the vehicle, and the frame of the truck is bent. Despite the major damage, the air bags failed to deploy. Contacted chrysler and repairs are on hold until investigated. Chrysler refuses to provide any information on the status of the investigation. Dt
On the same day as purchase, consumer was involved in a vehicle accident. The vehicle sustained severe damage to the front end and was deemed totaled by the insurance company. Despite the severity of the crash, the airbags failed to deploy.
Consumer states that in a frontal collison none of the air bags deployed on impact. Ts
Questions about the 2002 Dodge Ram airbags
Does the 2002 Dodge Ram have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the airbags of the 2002 Dodge Ram, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Dodge Ram airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge Ram airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
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).
Other 2002 Dodge Ram problems
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