2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Frontal
  6
• Frontal › Sensor/control module
  1

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  512%
• 25k–50k
  716%
• 50k–75k
  614%
• 75k–100k
  921%
• 100k–150k
  716%
• 150k+
  921%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

I'm always having issues with the airbag light coming on while driving it goes away then come back when there is a sudden move and causes something to trigger. also, I'm having issues with my headlight low mode not working I did a lot of research stating that many people are having the same issue and the problems have to do with the fuse box close to the battery. I'm also having an issue with the brake lamp going off on my dashboard not sure what that could be tried so many repairs and nothing seems to work.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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 vehicle was, in motion, on city streets or and highways, accelerating, turning, braking, etc., the fault or problem that created the unsafe condition to be fuel/propulsion system-includes systems that manage energy to power the vehicle such as fuel tanks, pumps, injectors, filters, pipes/lines and hoses for gasoline and diesel vehicles, and for electric, hybrid, hydrogen, lpn/natural gas or other alternative power vehicles including high voltage batteries and energy storage devices, controls, safety disconnects, pressure relief valves, and other safety related devices that May present a safety hazard the component parts or system that I believe May be the cause of the safety risk. After my best assessment of the incident and cause in my description. The vehicle was taken to two known mechanics for an estimate, and an auto service for a computerised diagnosis. …

My first and foremost issue is that the current to recalls that are still open on my vehicle or issues back in 2015 it now being 2023 I recently have been notified of this urgent safety recall on my vehicle APPROXIMATELY 2 -3 months ago of 2023. I received my first recall of these CURRENTlY OPEN safety recalls upon my vehicle. The next day I called a few different shops they stated it would take a few weeks too fit me in. Most definitely being frustrated with this two week duration having to wait to drive my vehicle again making other arrangements far further than just a vehicle of recreational use this vehicle is my livelihood and how I support my family and ONLY vehicle ALSO HAVING A 1-YEAR-OLD AND A 3 YEAR OLD CHILD MAKES EVERYTHING EXTRA COMPLICATED TRYING TO HAVE TO GET AROUND now without my only vehicle with two children dare what I put them in that vehicle now knowing they could …

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While the vehicle was stopped, the contact had a seizure and his foot pressed the accelerator pedal. The driver side tie rod fractured and the vehicle traveled across a median, crashed into a bus, and then crashed into a street light. The contact stated that the vehicle was unstable and out of control as the contact ended up crashing into a wall. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to both hands in which they were plated with metal due to extensive fracturing of the bones. The contact's back was fractured in three places and he sustained damages to the left leg. The front passenger sustained unknown injuries. The contact received extensive medical treatments. The front passenger did not receive medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not diagnosed. …

I have tried on many times too arrigo Dodge in west palm beach ,florida too complete the safety recall .they have refused too address the issues with this truck . I have complained to the Dodge motor division more times than a few ,they turn a blind-eye to the dealership . This truck was a lemon from the show-room floor ,I have replaced the computer , emissions system ,fuel injection system , wiring harness , and many more repairs .the brake system is very dangerous ,someone is going too get a serious injury from this issue. The truck also suffers from sudden acceleration , at any given time . I have called the Chrysler rep countless times , and they have a care less attitude ,I voiced my opinion on the chat line ,and...they were quite amused at the possibility of a crash or injury . …

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the rear driver's side wheel dislocated from the vehicle without warning. As a result, the vehicle flipped into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the ribs, collar bone, shoulder, and a herniated disc. Medical attention was received. The passenger sustained injuries to the neck, which required surgery. A police report was filed (16486829.1/2018289368). The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. Three days before the crash, the engine was serviced at rockdale county Ford (479 us-79, rockdale, tx 76567, [phone]). The manufacturer was not notified. The same dealer was contacted and stated that the crash was unrelated to the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 119,965.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owned a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle shifted into four wheel drive without warning. The transfer case detached from the transmission, destroyed the park brake line, struck the fuel line, and sparked a fire. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and was towed to a tow yard. The fire department extinguished the fire and a report was filed. A police report was also filed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied responsibility based on the report of the investigators. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 16V352000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact reached down to get something off the floor, lost control of the vehicle, struck a curb, and crashed into telephone pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear tire exploded and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle struck a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and passenger were injured. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the junkyard and deemed totaled. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact received a post card from tk holdings and believed the vehicle May have been impacted by the Takata air bag recall. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

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