2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Frontal
  1

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

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  214%
• 50k–75k
  00%
• 75k–100k
  321%
• 100k–150k
  321%
• 150k+
  643%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel wobbled, and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle remained with the dealer for 45 days; however, the vehicle was not repaired. An alternate dealer was contacted. The contact was informed that the parts were ordered to repair the vehicle and would be notified when the parts were delivered. The dealer had not notified the contact if the parts were delivered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 13V528000 (Steering), 16V352000 (Air Bags), and 15V313000 (Air Bags); however, the vehicle was not repaired. …

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. …

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.

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.

Did not recieve information about a airbag safety recall. I lost control driving on ice went off the road into a ditch at 55mph and hit a tree with the front passenger side of the vehicle. Neither air bags deployed. The driver side was replaced in 2015. The passenger side was recalled and ii was never notified. The vehicle was totaled.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. When the contact started the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure occurred only after the vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags). During the installation of the recall part, the steering wheel restraint module was damaged and removed from the vehicle. The mechanic replaced the recall part a second time because the restraint module was no longer being produced by the manufacturer, but the failure persisted. The contact was concerned of a potential safety hazard due to the restraint module no longer being equipped in the vehicle, which affected the deployment of the driver's side air bag. The manufacturer was notified and stated that a salvage title could be issued. The approximate failure mileage was 205,000.

I have had continuous issues with my 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 I have stated to Dodge that I have stalling issues constantly they say their is nothing wrong and the steering issues are life threatening I have spent at least 4 or 5 grand on this truck trying to fix it make it safe to drive being Dodge can't and now there is more recalls on air bags with no time frame to when they can fix and with the newest recall of the buy back theirs no recognition of it to the dealers as of yet like do I need to be the person that's just driving to work and crash due to steering loss and have the airbag deploy metal shards into my body to get some attention from these ppl would like to see Dodge do something about this

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 05V462000 (power train). While exiting the vehicle, the horn began to sound and the warning indicators began to flicker independently. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (b&b Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 125 grandview avenue, honesdale, pa 18431), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact also stated that the failure was not present prior to the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the failure was being investigated. The failure mileage was approximately 375,321.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55mph another vehicle pulled out in front of the contact's vehicle causing an accident. This was a full frontal impact and none of the air bags deployed. There were no air bags lights illuminated in the vehicle prior to the accident. The seat belts were in use; however injuries did occur. There was extensive damage to the front end of the vehicle. A police report was filed at the scene and the dealership has been informed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that after being involved in a crashed, the air bags failed deploy. The contact reported two injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a body shop. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. Updated 02/24/15

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