10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,348 miles

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2006 Dodge Ram 2500 seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments (Page 4 of 4)

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problem #17

Jul 202015

Ram 2500

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bag) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Makawao, HI, USA

problem #16

May 282015

Ram 2500

  • miles
My vehicle is listed as having defective airbags, however the only information I have received is that there are no replacements parts available. What do I do?I don't have exact date, only know I haven't been contacted by a Dodge dealer to replace the airbags.

- Bushnell, , FL, USA

problem #15

Jan 142015

Ram 2500

  • 137,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 15V313000 (air bags) however, the parts was unavailable to perform the recall repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

- Byron, GA, USA

problem #14

Feb 052015

Ram 2500

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle vibrated and a popping noise was heard from the steering wheel. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V528000 (steering), but the contact did not receive a recall notice. However, the contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags). The dealer stated that the part was not available to schedule the recall repair within a reasonable timeframe. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.

- Lexington, OK, USA

problem #13

Jun 162015

Ram 2500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that 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.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #12

Jan 302015

Ram 2500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V795000 (air bags) and 15V313000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact experienced what was described in the recall, for the last two years. MA 08/10/15 updated 08/18/15

- Silver Spring, NV, USA

problem #11

Dec 242014

Ram 2500

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V817000 (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 the failure.

- Syracuse, UT, USA

problem #10

Dec 232014

Ram 2500 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
Dodge is taking to long to repair the P81 recall for driver side air bag it has been 5 mouths and still no parts.

- Cameron, MO, USA

problem #9

Apr 182015

Ram 2500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • 32,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. Another vehicle cut in front of the contact's vehicle causing the contact to lose control and veer off the road. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the parts were not available for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V817000 (air bags) and 14V795000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000. Updated 6/8/15

- Elmira, NY, USA

problem #8

Apr 092015

Ram 2500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V795000 (electrical system) and 14V817000 (air bags); however, the part needed 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Carson City , NV, USA

problem #7

Jun 022014

Ram 2500 4WD 6-cyl

  • 199,000 miles

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

Airbag warning light flashes intermittently while vehicle is in motion. Occurs approximately 1X/week. Has been accompanied by erratic turn signals and dash lights.

- Sanbornville, NH, USA

problem #6

Jul 062014

Ram 2500

  • 72,600 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed into a fire hydrant and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the failure could have been directly related to a notice he received for NHTSA campaign number: 13V528000 (steering).the contact sustained shoulder and chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,600.

- Fairburn, GA, USA

problem #5

Dec 062012

Ram 2500

  • 130,000 miles
The airbag warning light comes on. Sometimes it resets and goes off, but usually stays on. This is happening most all the time as soon as I start the truck. Sometimes the light will come on immediately, sometimes after the truck is in motion.

- Crestview, FL, USA

problem #4

Jul 022010

Ram 2500

  • 84,655 miles
Head on collision air bags did not deploy.

- Douglass, TX, USA

problem #3

Nov 122009

Ram 2500 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 104,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact was driving approximately between 45 -50 mph on normal road conditions and unexpectedly, an opposing vehicle pulled in front of the vehicle. The contact applied pressure to the brake pedal. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into three large trees and a utility pole. The air bag system failed to deploy with the massive level of impact. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The police and ambulance were called to the scene. The driver sustained minor injuries to the back. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The cause of the failure has not been determined. The failure mileage was 104,000. Updated 02/02/10. Updated 02/05/10.

- Glendale , AZ, USA

problem #2

Jan 182007

Ram 2500 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 27,249 miles
- the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram. The contact received two safety recall notices. The first recall reference the air bag and the second recall reference the seat belts. The contact's appointment was scheduled for today per the mechanic it should have taken 3 hours. However when the contact picked up the vehicle the dealer stated they were unsure how long the recall repair would be. The contact stated that the dealer doesn't have the parts. Currently, the vehicle isn't experiencing any failures.

- Gilbert , AZ, USA

problem #1

Dec 172006

Ram 2500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 4,465 miles
- the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received recall 06V353000 concerning air bags, and recall 05V461000 concerning seat belts. The contact called the dealer on several occasions, and has been advised they would call her back to schedule an appointment. The contact received no response from the dealer, and attempted to contact them again, but has been unsuccessful in securing an appointment to date. Vehicle had no failure.

- United States Air Force Academ, CO, USA

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