1. RAM 1500
  2. Problems
  3. 2013
  4. Air Bags

2013 RAM 1500 Air Bags Problems

66
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 66 stored complaint records:

  • 16 indicate a crash
  • 11 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • service airbag · 8 records
  • steering wheel · 8 records
  • seat belts · 7 records
  • failure mileage · 7 records
  • medical attention · 7 records
  • issue failure · 7 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi18
1–30k mi12
60–100k mi9
100–150k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 3, 2019 · 69,195 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving 25 mph, the passenger side curtain and side air bags deployed, as well as the seat belt pretensioner, without warning or an impact occurring. The vehicle was taken to national dodge chrysler jeep ram (2223 n marine blvd, jacksonville, nc 28546, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of…

    ODI 11287115

  • October 28, 2019 · 83,000 miles

    Air Bags

    28 october 2019 i was in a serious vehicle accident with my 17 year old son in the truck and neither the driver's side or passenger side airbag deployed. *tr*jb *dt *tr

    Crash reported

    ODI 11278177

  • July 25, 2019 · 60,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Service airbag warning light & chime continually activating. Has been to chrysler dealer approximately 7 times for same issue only to re-occur shortly after being serviced. Filed complaint with chrysler customer service but they have been unresponsive.

    ODI 11234859

  • May 28, 2019

    Air Bags · Unknown Or Other

    On 05/28/2019 recall's (t61, t79, u53) where all performed on my 2013 dodge ram 1500 pickup truck by the whitten brothers dealership located at: 10701 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23235 phone# [redacted]. Before picking up my vehicle the dealership called to notify me of a glitch with the engine light staying in the on position and the second issue had the service airbag coming on randomly. They said it could…

    ODI 11217555

  • April 29, 2019 · 55,000 miles

    Air Bags

    I took my truck in for the recall on the occupant restraint control module, the light would come on all the time. It was tooken care of on 07/16/ 2018, and the light went off. 9 months l;ater it came back on.i took my truck back in on 04/29/2019. The advisor for hoblit chrysler, by the name od mario portillo 017155 called me and said it would cost $550 to repair and he said it was not the selt belt restrain.i said…

    ODI 11204878

  • April 23, 2019 · 64 miles

    Air Bags · Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    Air suspension go off all that time when i'm goin fas like 70 then don't wnnt trun on anything and i have my family and kids i don't like that feeling

    ODI 11218812

  • March 4, 2019 · 103,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Air bag sistem / service light came on and my air bag might not deploy in case of an accident

    ODI 11186719

  • March 4, 2019 · 85,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Today was the third time we took our dodge ram 1500 to the dodge dealer. The first time they washed it and removed snow which improved the service. The second time at bozeman dealer they said there was nothing they could do. I have talked to people in upstate michigan that have rams and have no problems with the airbag. This airbag system is defective. The third time i took it to bozeman they charged me 270 dollars…

    ODI 11184222

  • February 13, 2019 · 60,000 miles

    Air Bags

    The service airbag system warning keeps randomly beeping and flashing on dashboard.

    ODI 11196815

  • February 1, 2019 · 140,740 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. After the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v460000 (seat belts, air bags), the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to marty cancila dodge chrysler jeep ram (located at 2175 n hwy 67, florissant, mo 63033, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the wire harness for the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

    ODI 11217875

  • February 1, 2019 · 114,425 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    As of yet, there has not been an accident happen. However, i just finished a [redacted] and my airbag light and the message "service airbag system" has come on and off 6 times at random. In doing my own research, if the clockspring in the wheel which connects the airbag loses connection it will cause that fault possibly leading to an airbag failure to deploy in the event of an accident. This happened both while…

    ODI 11173458

  • December 9, 2018 · 46 miles

    Air Bags · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. When the vehicle was turned off, the gear shift moved without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per manufacturer recall numbers: t79, t35, and r36 at east carolina chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (3401 s memorial dr, greenville, nc 27834, [redacted]),…

    ODI 11166480

  • August 10, 2018 · 60,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    As i was parking my vehicle i heard a click sound. Immediately after the airbag light illuminated also horn/radio/cruise control stopped working. Very unsafe. Not fare for a defect like this to happen. After reading forums online this is a known problem that fca has not looked into.

    ODI 11124051

  • August 5, 2018 · 46,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Service air bag systems warning light turning on and off randomly while driving. Not sure if this disabled air bag functionality.

    ODI 11118564

  • July 27, 2018 · 120,400 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control

    Controls (cruise, gear up/down) on steering wheel non-operable. Dealer diagnostics say clockspring (pn 68110740ae) is bad.

    ODI 11114544

  • December 4, 2017 · 90,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Seat Belts

    I purchased this truck and had issues and would like to be in the takata recall list. Brought in to dealership 2 weeks after purchase and was told i have to pay for repairs they do not cover these areas very upset. Please help me... Thank you it happens when i start my vehicle and when moving...

    ODI 11098322

  • November 7, 2017 · 10,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Received mailing stating my air bags may be defective. Takata airbag inflators. Would like replace if defective.

    ODI 11044138

  • November 4, 2017

    Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control

    When i purchased in october 2017 , i drove the truck for a couple of weeks when my passenger airbag light came on and also the seat belt signal came on brought it to dealership was told i must pay out of pocket, i respectfully told them that i should not have to pay out of pocket that there is a malfunction and they should fix it no response and charged me to look at it as i sat for 2 hours....

    ODI 11102605

  • August 15, 2017 · 59,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering

    All steering wheel electrical function not working,including horn,air can not deploy, vehicle had this issue when new and clock spring and wiring was replaced 3 years ago, then recall was done for air bag and now the same problem. Last week almost involved in accident and could not use horn to alert other driver. Cruise control functions also do not operate, i am afraid to let wife drive with kids since air bag will…

    ODI 11030111

  • July 14, 2017 · 43,545 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ram 1500. While driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. None of the air bags deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer's insurance company (auto auctions inc, located at [redacted] a, st paul, mn 55117; [redacted]) where it was deemed destroyed. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. Neither the driver or side airbags deployed. The seatbelt was on but…

    Crash reported

    ODI 11019208

  • July 3, 2017 · 10,000 miles

    Air Bags · Seat Belts

    I received a safety recall letter in the mail on july 03,2017. The dealership where i purchased the vehicle refused to make the necessary repairs. The dealership is located at 2173 south woodland boulevard deland , florida 32720. Phone number [redacted]. Refer to t25/nhtsa 17v-302 .

    ODI 11010190

  • May 15, 2017 · 46,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The contact called ganley chrysler dodge jeep ram at [redacted] (located at [redacted], bedford, oh 44146) where an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

    ODI 11066544

  • May 9, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v302000 (air bags), which indicated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The dealer was not contacted. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they would call the dealer on his behalf. The contact was not called back and no appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The contact…

    ODI 11112112

  • April 15, 2017

    Air Bags

    April 15th 2017 i was leaving a friends house where my vehicle was park. I got in my vehicle and started the engine. When all the gauges lite up for the system check i noticed my air bag light was still on. I tried to turn off the engine and then restart the vehicle but was unsuccessful. The air bag light was still on. For the next 3 days and still, my air bag light is on and i get periodically a message on my dash…

    ODI 10978746

  • April 10, 2017 · 67,000 miles

    Air Bags · Seats

    When passeat is decline the airbag warning light come on,have airbag service.

    Crash reported

    ODI 11056287