2012 RAM 2500 Air Bags Problems
- 10
- 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 10 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System
Airbag light on; airbag inop. Recall that have been identified to be effect the 2013 models also effect the 2012 models.
ODI 11183630
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. While driving 35 mph, the contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. A determination was not made as to whether the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. There was one injury that required medical…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11130966
Air Bags · Engine · Fuel System, Diesel · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. The contact stated that all the warning indicators illuminated and the gear shifter failed to shift into park. The contact used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to landers chevrolet of norman (1221 ed noble pkwy, norman, ok 73072, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated…
ODI 11119573
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
Driving down the interstate at approximately 70 mph when the vehicles in front of the truck slammed on brakes. I was roughly 30 ft behind the vehicle in front of me. I slammed on my brakes and the pedal felt spongy before going to the floor. The tires did not lock up, and the truck slowed 20mph in about 30 ft. The truck made impact with a chevrolet tahoe at 50 mph. The airbags failed to deploy and the seatbelt…
Crash reported
ODI 11047387
Air Bags
The air bag cover is coming apart from the 1'oclock position to the 8 o'clock poistion. I've taken it to the local dealership and they want $700 to repalce the airbag which is attached to the cover. Why should i have to pay for a safety item that should still be covered.
ODI 11001885
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Began having electrical problems. The most serious, while driving after dark, the headlights went out. Airbag light indicator goes on intermittently. Radio goes dead. Replaced headlight bulbs and had tipm flashed but occurred again. *tr
ODI 10937470
Air Bags
Air bag warning light came on while driving the vehicle. No accidents or any unusual conditions. It just came on while driving on a local city street.
ODI 10910452
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. While driving approximately 55 mph, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the other vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to secure the driver. The contact sustained neck and lower back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10885031
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed that the drivers side door air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,800. Updated…
ODI 10823713
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v459000 (air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10810432