2003 Dodge Ram 3500 air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 80 complaints for the 2003 Dodge Ram 3500, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 80 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 102,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 102,000 miles, and 10% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Air bag did not deploy in a collision. Another vehicle ran a stop sign, I t-boned the other vehicle with the front of my truck, yet air bag did not deploy.
Takata recall - fca claims it continues to have no parts available to replace the defective passenger side airbag inflator in the vehicle!!! This issue has been outstanding for over 6 months! We cannot operate a vehicle with safety equipment known to be defective. We need immediate resolution.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Ram 3500
- Body & structure 53 complaints
- Steering 38 complaints
- Suspension 35 complaints
- Tires 16 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints