10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
28 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
39 / 1
Average Mileage:
22,926 miles

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 5 of 23)

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problem #366

Aug 262016

Ram 1500

  • 157,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Airbag light on dash stays on. Contacted Dodge about this problem and they could not help. I don't think it is a good idea to drive around with the airbag light on. The airbag will not engage when this dash control light is illuminated. The vehicle has never been involved in a collision. Just minor scrapes and scratches.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #365

May 272016

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Tyler, TX, USA

problem #364

Aug 252016

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall I received a recall notice from Dodge. When I contacted a Dodge dealer to make an appointment I was informed they didn't have the replacement airbag and it would be 9 months to a year before they could get it.

- Aquebogue, NY, USA

problem #363

Jun 012015

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Inman, SC, USA

problem #362

May 272015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #361

May 272016

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 10/06/16

- Four Oaks, NC, USA

problem #360

Jul 292016

Ram 1500

  • 166,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. After starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning light remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.

- Olive Branch, MS, USA

problem #359

Aug 092016

Ram 1500

  • miles
Recall for passenger has not happened but on recall list

- Missouri City, TX, USA

problem #358

May 292015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer 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.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #357

Jul 272016

Ram 1500

  • 154,317 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags). The vehicle was repaired. After the repair, the air bag warning light illuminated. The air bag light was not illuminated pior to the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,317.

- Demopolis, AL, USA

problem #356

Oct 072015

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Pinson, AL, USA

problem #355

Jul 102016

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 40 mph, there was an abnormally loud noise under the vehicle. A couple of days later, while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the frame was cracked. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.. updated 08/31/16 the consumer stated the airbag recall had not been completed.

- Mount Olivet, KY, USA

problem #354

Jul 132015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Yuma, AZ, USA

problem #353

Jul 202015

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V312000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Marysville, CA, USA

problem #352

Jun 292016

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #351

Jun 282016

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (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 repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Forked River, NJ, USA

problem #350

Jun 012016

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
2003 Dodge Ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to passenger airbag recall replacement parts still on back order. Vehicle has multiple recalls that relates to steering, lighting, visibility, electrical, engine issues and requests loaner vehicle. The consumer stated the additional recalls, would probably explain, why he had to replace the thermostat, vehicle speed control and the radiator three times.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #349

May 292015

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Claremont, CA, USA

problem #348

Jun 022015

Ram 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Brunswick, OH, USA

problem #347

Jun 082016

Ram 1500

  • 150,000 miles
Takata airbag I called dealer to schedule recall and asked if they would have to remove the dash. He stated that they would but Chrysler would not cover the dash if it broke in the process. I then called Chrysler and they confirmed that they would not cover dash replacement. I do not see how it is my place to spend a thousand dollars to fix my dash if they destroy it to fix their airbags that are faulty when I bought the truck new for 32000 dollars I didn't ask for a faulty airbag or a cheaply made chinese plastic dashboard. Any help with this will be greatly appreciated.

- Picayune, MS, USA

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