2012 RAM 1500 Air Bags Problems
- 68
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 68 stored complaint records:
- 16 indicate a crash
- 13 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 15 records
- warning light · 12 records
- light illuminated · 10 records
- failure failure · 8 records
- passenger side · 7 records
- seat belt · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the air bag warning indicator suddenly illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The contact took the vehicle to athens dodge chrysler jeep ram (located at 4145 atlanta hwy, athens, ga 30606, [redacted]), but it was not officially diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11278456
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator started flashing and remained illuminated permanently. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000. Vehicle was taken to the dodge dealer where consumer purchased vehicle.. Consumer was informed that he would have to pay to have diagnostic testing done to determine the cause of the failure.…
ODI 11282846
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving 15 mph, the driver's side air bag popped without warning. After the air bag popped, the check engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries. The contact took the vehicle to richardson chrysler jeep dodge ram (1321 n central expy, richardson, tx 75080, [redacted]) and was informed that there was an unknown transmission recall on the…
ODI 11269163
Air Bags
I was driving a 2012 dodge ram 1500 in motion, traveling south on hwy 20 at 55 mph. Toyota tundra ran stop sign on mckenzie rd/ hwy 20 and was cited for infraction traveling approximately 45 mph. Toyota tundra hit passenger side of dodge ram cab broadside causing dodge ram to rollover twice in ditch eventually landing on wheels and stopping. Driver side airbags and driver front air bag did not inflate in dodge ram.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11219657
Air Bags
My air bag light came on in my dashboard and it will not go off tried resetting the computer by disconnecting the battery cable but the air bag symbol light still remains on.
ODI 11196998
Air Bags
My ram 2012 truck was involved in a crash on the highway i-83 north bound in pa. My truck was in park when it was struck from the behind by a jeep limited. The force launched my truck forward and hit the vehicle in front of me that was about 10-15 feet away. I am guessing the speed of jeep when i was struck was atleast 40 mph or more. The airbags did not deployed. The damage to my truck is almost $12,000. Damages…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11204020
Air Bags
Air bag warning light intermittently comes on and goes off. This occurs while driving. Dt consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. Consumer wiggled the wires and the light went out so problem was fixed and dealer did not charge the consumer. *jb
ODI 11171441
Air Bags · Seat Belts
November 2018, on a highway, hit a bump, and the seat belt and air bag lights came on, there was a message that the driver's side seatbelt was unfastened, even though the seat belt was securely fastened, and the seat belt chime rang continuously. About 100 miles later, i hit another bump and the lights went off and the truck stayed functioning correctly for several months. In january 2019, after starting the vehicle…
ODI 11182007
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving 50 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment. Prior to the failure, the contact felt an abnormal jolt in the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop, but a cause of the failure had not been determined. The contact suffered moderate stiffness, which required medical…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11131810
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving 30 mph on a two lane road, two vehicles in the left lane were racing. The contact had to swerve to avoid a head on collision. When the contact swerved to the right, the vehicle struck a concrete barrier. The vehicle flipped over onto the passenger side and the front end frame was bent. The driver's and front passenger air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11184884
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle will not come out of cruise by switch or sometimes not by brake especially when it's been raining. No action. When vehicle is in highway above 60 miles /hr.
ODI 11118402
Air Bags
Takata recall - dodge ram 1500 4x4 airbag light has come on while in motion on a city street in westport wa. Unknown faulty airbag due to moisture and salt in the air
ODI 11104134
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 ram 1500. While driving 60 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle struck a wall on the passenger side and then flipped over onto its roof. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a junk yard and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11101910
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
Mfg recall # t79 and nhtsa # 17v-821 also third rear cab brake light is leaking into the cab which can leak into airbags, may cause a malfunction due to corrosion.
ODI 11060918
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v459000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bill luke chrysler, dodge, ram (2425 w camelback rd, phoenix, az 85015, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer…
ODI 11161130
Air Bags
Vehicle struck highway guard rail in crash while we were in motion. Air bags did not deploy.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11053596
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Electrical, airbag sensor to left side, abg, antiskid sensors, following codes boo2013, boo2813, b105892, c1020, c2100, u1417, po441.
ODI 11041665
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Front, right side brakes i.e. Rotor and calipers faulty after only 35,000 miles. Vehicle pulled to the right and brake components began to smoke on june 20, 2017 while driving. Vehicle is used for general driving and never used for payloads heavier than 500 pounds nor used to pull a trailer.#
ODI 11000645
Air Bags
Takata inflators. When i start my truck the air bag light comes on and stays on for awhile then it goes off. It can come on at anytime , starting it up or in motion .i contact the dealership were i bought the truck, but they tell me the air bag light has to be on when i bring it in, or they can't run a diagnostic test. I dont know what to do about it. It seems every time i go to the dealership the light…
ODI 11057023
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the rear camera appeared on while driving. While the vehicle was parked, the gear indicators illuminated green, but the reverse gear illuminated red. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
ODI 10980152
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While operating the vehicle, the passenger side air bag sensor indicator illuminated. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 159,430. Updated 03/03/17*lj *cn
ODI 10945623
Air Bags
The fix for this dangerous recall is taking way to long to come up with a fix for this type of a dangerous problem. Many more injuries will happen and possibly more lives will be lost or people maimed.i urge you to push the vehicle manufacture come up with a fix or replace these dangerous vehicles. At full replacement price.
ODI 10944074
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v459000 (air bags) and 17v821000 (power train). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Lithia chrysler jeep dodge of medford ([redacted], medford, or 97504, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy.…
ODI 11162673
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
2012 dodge ram 1500 was in an accident sustaining moderate damage to the front end. Speed limit at the time of impact is estimated to be over 10 mph and the airbags didnt deploy nor are there any warnings lights. Based on the location of the damages and the frame shifted, shouldnt the airbags have deployed?
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10925919
Air Bags
2012 dodge ram. Consumer writes in regards to dealership unable to repair recall notice 15v-459. *smd
ODI 10925852