2008 Dodge Ram 1500 air bags problems
165 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, which is 23% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 165 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 23 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 27 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 69,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 23 crashes, 27 injuries.
What owners wrote
On 22 Jan 2022, airbags failed to deploy during a head on collision. Collision occurred after losing control on black ice. While driving 55 mph along a straight and level section of a single lane highway, truck spun into on-coming traffic. The driver and passenger experienced whiplash, multiple bruises from the seat belt, and the driver broke both ankles and sternum, and needed stitches from a gash above the eye. Truck received airbag recall work at a local dealership in 2016.
Takata recall my vehicle was shipped from north carolina in humidity and hot sun for an extended period of time- approx two of those years was consistent humidity and high temperatures without being driven. I am now due to relocate to california and I am requesting my truck be repurchased by manufacturer due to the extended period of time awaiting these parts to be available. Carmax sold me this truck knowing these safety recalls were open and never told me!
Other problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500
- Steering 106 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 69 complaints
- Fuel system 64 complaints
- Electrical system 52 complaints
- Suspension 50 complaints
- Engine 42 complaints
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 26 complaints