2017 RAM 1500 Air Bags Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 24 indicate a crash
- 17 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- police report · 8 records
- report filed · 7 records
- medical attention · 6 records
- airbags deployed · 5 records
- required medical · 5 records
- failed deploy · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Every 5 or 10 miles the airbag warning light activates on the dashboard. The warning light does not activate while the vehicle is not in motion however if it is activated and then the vehicles put into park shut off and restarted the warning light will remain on for anywhere from one mile to a hundred miles then shut off and another 5 or 10 miles later turn back on
ODI 11283018
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's and rear driver's doors of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact's head slammed into the driver's side window and caused a concussion. Both the contact and his wife, who was seated in the front passenger seat, sustained…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11256209
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the driver suddenly swerved to the left and pressed the brake pedal to avoid a collision but the vehicle speed and erroneously accelerated faster causing the driver to lose control and crashed into tree. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bags did not deploy. No injuries were…
Crash reported
ODI 11231933
Air Bags
Takata inflator was hit in the side, no airbag then truck rolled on side no airbag when they rolled truck back over airbags deployed *dsy
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11219072
Air Bags
I was in an accident and the air bag light came on after the hit. The impact was on drivers side to middle of the truck and per dodge there was a drivers side fault code for the left side air bag sensor. This was not inspected by them while it was at the shop after informing them what had happened. I was sent home with no explanation of what was wrong with air bags. They seen the pictures of accident and stated they…
Crash reported
ODI 11222694
Air Bags · Body
On a [redacted] our front hit the side of another vehicle that pulled out in front of us. The airbags did not deploy. My speed was between 30-40 mph at point of impact.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11202995
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While driving 20 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the chest and neck, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow facility lot. While the vehicle was at the lot, it was inspected by representatives from fca. The results of the inspection were…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11193622
Air Bags
Driving at 35 mph and hit by a car trying to pass my truck. Ram truck hit a tree head on rolled over on drivers side and flipped to roof. No airbags deployed. *dsy
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11173161
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Involved in a major front end collision. Airbags seat belts did not deploy. As per certified auto repair shop, air bag sensors not operational.
Crash reported
ODI 11181263
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the contact struck the median on the front driver's side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact's husband sustained whiplash and the contact sustained upper chest pain. Medical attention was required. The manufacturer and dealer…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11164993
Air Bags
Vehicle was being operated at normal highway speed, when it ran off the right side of the road and up an embankment. The vehicle when airborne, before landing and sliding across an intersecting road. The vehicle then struck a group of trees. The crash resulted in the death of the driver. The driver was believed to be unrestrained. The vehicle suffered significant damage to the right front corner. The airbags were…
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 11170085
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While driving 50 mph in inclement weather, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle slid off the road into some trees and then crashed head on into a tree. None of the air bags deployed and the seat belt failed to restrain. The contact sustained whiplash and pains to the neck, back, chest, lungs, and hip, which required medical attention. The dealer was not…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11165698
Air Bags
My truck was involved in a head on collision with a guard rail while travelling 55 mph on ky 210. None of the trucks airbags deployed. The right front tire including the rocker arm snapped off the vehicle. This caused the truck to slide across the road hitting the other guard rail. The truck then slid back across the road and was nearly tipping over when it struck the first guard rail. The truck came to rest on top…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11163077
Air Bags · Seats
I was traveling on an interstate highway when i came upon an accident involving multiple vehicles. I took evasive action and was able to stop completely avoiding the vehicles involved, and just behind one vehicle that was partially blocking the right lane. I was struck from behind which caused the drivers seat to go into a reclining position. My truck was propelled forward with me in a reclining position. I felt a…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 10 injuries
ODI 11164140
Air Bags · Body
Swerved to avoid deer in road. Hit a tree head on at approx 50mph. Airbags never deployed. Car reported airbag fault on display immediately after accident. Sheriff and ems both felt airbags should have deployed. *dt *jb *dt *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11142429
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
#1. With 21k mi. The service airbag system came on.it it stayed on for 5-7 sec and went off. It was intermittent at first but now it has been doing the same 2 or 3 times per minute. #2 the tailgate latch malfunctions at times and the tailgate falls by itself. It has done this while driving and sitting stationary after locking it with the key fob. #3 both front windows are equipped with an auto up feature. This…
ODI 11131069
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph and approaching a curve, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a second vehicle and a retention wall before stopping in a ditch. The vehicle was destroyed, but the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed from the scene. A police report was filed. The driver sustained an injured left shoulder, which required medical…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11131974
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
The cruise control accelerated at a huge rate past the desired speed resulting in a hydro plane which caused all sides of the vehicle to impact however only passenger bags deployed not a single driver bag. *dt*jb
Crash reported
ODI 11128311
Air Bags
Air bags didn't deploy on 2017 ram 1500. Truck is totaled with front end and front corner panel damage, body damage on all sides of vehicle. Hit steering wheel with head causing air bag cover to pop off slightly.
Crash reported
ODI 11123291
Air Bags · Multiple Axle
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle veered to the right without warning. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and struck a guardrail. The contact stated that the front passenger side tire detached completely and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries and bruising. The front and rear passengers sustained minor bruising that required…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11089068
Air Bags · Seats
On march 2, 2018, as i was stopped on a highway for a car in front of me stopped, with his blinker on and waiting to turn in a driveway, i was rear-ended by someone doing approx. 50 to 55 mph. On impact, my driver's seat broke causing me to lay flat, ripping my grip off the steering wheel and then going into on coming traffic which caused me to head on collide with a chev. Avalanche totaling all three vehicles. I…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11083459
Air Bags
On 1/29/18 at 6:30 am i was in a head on collision with an 18 wheel semi truck and my air bags failed to deploy. This occurred on interstate i75 northbound near exit 98. In motion . Msp report number 21-1259-18. The front end of my truck was hit very hard. *tt *cn
Crash reported
ODI 11065619
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. The contact stated that the driver blacked out while driving approximately 45 mph and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was filed. The driver sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11063746
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Head on collision with both cars in motion. Other vehicle (lexus sedan) ran red light at 20 mph on city street and turned into intersection, causing head on collision with dodge ram truck traveling at 30 mph. Air bags did not deploy in dodge ram and driver and passenger hit dashboard. Injuries resulted. Air bags did deploy in lexus. Both vehicles damaged too badly to be driven and required towing. ## vin passed ##…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11057822
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle and flipped over. All the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a left rib fracture, bruises on the ribs, and whiplash that required medical attention. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed and towed.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11047825