2015 RAM 1500 Air Bags Problems
- 32
- 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 32 stored complaint records:
- 22 indicate a crash
- 16 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 2 indicate a death
What owners report
- police report · 8 records
- report filed · 7 records
- failed deploy · 6 records
- medical attention · 5 records
- deploy police · 4 records
- passenger side · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Vechile had driver side impact and the side air bags did not go off.*dt*jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11300853
Air Bags
Tl* the contact's son owned a 2015 ram 1500. The contact received a phone call regarding her son being involved in a crash. The contact was informed that her son may have overcorrected while driving, causing him to crash into a guardrail. The vehicle flipped over several times. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed; however, the contact was unable to receive the report to find out more details…
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 11281572
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Unexpected acceleration followed by inability to stop or steer or limit acceleration. Second accident, same vehicle, identical problem.
Crash reported
ODI 11231983
Air Bags · Body · Seat Belts
Driving slowly through an area with water on road. There was black ice on the road and truck hit ice. Went out of control across road up an enbankment and slammed into a telephone pole. Totaled truck and air bags did not deploy
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11162392
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
The dealer had to replace the clockspring due to problems with the horn, airbag and steering/electrical. This was the same problem for 2012-2014 ram 1500s that were recalled, mileage for the truck is about 65000. Cost for fixing it was 762.67. It is similar to nhtsa id number: 11065676 the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the lights on the steering wheel did not illuminate and the horn…
ODI 11154479
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Involved in a mva during a snow storm. Responding to a fire call driving down hill when vehicle infront stopped in middle of the road. Tapped on brakes and truck started to slide. Truck lost control due to slippery road conditions .truck went through a tree and telephone pole and my seat belts never locked and air bags did not deploy. Trucks front frame was wrinkled and bumper snapped in half. While stepping on the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11154585
Air Bags · Rear
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving 60 mph, the rear suspension's air system abruptly activated causing the vehicle's rear end to lift and the front end to drop abruptly. The contact dove to chris nikel chrysler dodge ram ([redacted], 145th east avenue & the b.a. Expressway, broken arrow, ok 74012, [redacted]). The dealer diagnosed that the rear compressor failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer…
ODI 11154011
Air Bags
DASHBOARD SAYS AIRBAG NEEDS MAINTENANCE.
ODI 11133277
Air Bags
I had a front end collision with a guardrail at about 45 to 50 miles an hour the airbags did not deploy. Ram truck is coming to look at it to see why they didn't deploy. I didn't know where else to turn to that's why i am contacting you and letting you know what happened. Nobody was seriously injured i was on route us 35 heading west in beavercreek ohio. *tt
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11114545
Air Bags
Tl-contact owns a 2015 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4x4 pickup truck --- vehicle was in accident and airbags did not deploy. Vehicle was hit head on and contact had facial injuries from accident and was in coma after accident. No recalls on drivers side. 1recallsassociated with this vin may 09,2017 manufacturer recall numbert25 nhtsa recall number17v-302 recall statusrecall incomplete summarythe occupant restraint…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11064104
Air Bags
2015 dodge ram 2500 mega cab 4x4 pickup truck. The airbag in a 2015 dodge ram 2500 truck failed to deploy after the truck was involved in a severe frontal collision. The truck had been subject to two previous nhtsa safety recalls concerning air bag restraint controls (nhtsa recalls #15v-460 & #17v-302) and both recalls had been completed by the truck dealership. The truck was stopped at a red light when it was…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11056158
Air Bags · Seat Belts
2015 ram 1500 restraint system failed to activate during a significant crash. Entire lower bumper torn off, chrome solid steel bumper was completely mangled. Frontal frame brackets (4 total) were crushed like an accordion, side support brackets of the front bumper were bent back into the wheel well with the bumper. Accident was dry pavement, sunny weather, part of 6 car pile up, impact estimated greater than 25mph…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11078499
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. As soon as the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and a chime was heard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (alan samuels chrysler/jeep/dodge in waco, texas) where it was diagnosed as a tcm failure that caused the air bag warning indicator to illuminate. The tcm needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11029927
Air Bags
Air bag in steering wheel did not deploy. Head on collison. Updated 09/21/17 *bf *tr
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 11020513
Air Bags
I was hit head on by a drunk driver. I was doing sixty miles per hour when the impact occurred. My truck flipped three times before coming to a stop. None of my airbags deployed.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11006792
Air Bags
Takata recall- i was in a head on collision, where i t-boned a lady that cut me off while going approx. 40mph. Airbags never deployed.
Crash reported
ODI 10991781
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v302000 (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 dealer was contacted (bebby boyd dodge in gonzalez, tx) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall…
ODI 11004275
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v302000 (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. South point dodge of tusla, oklahoma was made aware of the recall and stated that they were not ready, and would call the contact when they…
ODI 11004139
Air Bags
After direct frontal impact to rear of stationary semi tractor trailor on an interstate in heavy traffic the driver struck steering wheel with seat belt on resulting in moderate injury requiring transport to emergency room for evaluation but not hospitalization. Speed estimated at about 30 mph. Extensive damage to front end of vehicle. Airbags did not deploy. See pictures.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10967137
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While accelerating from a stop sign at 5 mph, the contact's vehicle collided with the driver side of another vehicle. The contact's vehicle spun around and flipped onto the driver side. The side air bags deployed, but the front driver's side and passenger side air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained chest injuries and the front passenger…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10956260
Air Bags
Takata recall i purchased my truck in july 2015 from lithia chrysler jeep dodge ram of wasilla, alaska. When purchasing my truck the dealership knew that i needed to have the vehicle barged out to my location - i live in rural alaska and you must either fly or take a boat to get to my town. I got the truck barged to my town of king salmon, alaska just in time to find out about the recall. I contacted the dealership…
ODI 10949790
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving 45 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle due to black ice on the roadway. As a result, the front driver's side of the vehicle crashed into a cement barrier. The vehicle ricocheted off the cement barrier and the front passenger side of the vehicle became damaged. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 11278060
Air Bags
Rolled three times and the air bags did not deploy. Windy con ditions straight road.. ...updated 02/13/17 *bf *cn
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10937383
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was shifted into the park position, the vehicle rolled forward and crashed into a mobile home. The contact also stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed an independent mechanic where the body damages were repaired. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The manufacturer was not notified of…
Crash reported
ODI 10937699
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a neck and head laceration from the seat belt and bruises to the neck, back, arm, and legs. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a dealer collision center. The manufacturer was notified of the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10896878