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2001 Dodge Ram Van Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Dodge Ram Van has 136 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Dodge Ram Van

Structure
758
Steering
213
Other
175
Powertrain
171
Suspension
142
Brakes
136
Airbags
136
Engine
129
Electrical
123
Tires
70
Fuel System
61
Latches & Locks
36
Visibility
30
Speed Control
26
Lights
20
Seat Belts
19
Wheels
18
Seats
5

136

Complaints

0

Recalls

63

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 21, 2023AIR BAGSPassenger side airbag exploded while sitting in my yard.
Jul 15, 2018AIR BAGSTAKATA INFLATOR. MY AIR BAG LIGHT STAY ON ALL THE TIME WHEN THE TRUCK IS RUNNING. AS THERE NOT BEEN ...
Jan 10, 2018AIR BAGSDASH COMPONENTS CRACKED UNDER NORMAL USE CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS, IF NOT DEADLY, SITUATION WHERE I...
Sep 7, 2016AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY DASHBOARD IS FALLING APART. THERE ARE PIECES OF PLASTIC EVERYWHERE INCLUDING RIGHT IN FRONT OF TH...
Oct 3, 2015AIR BAGSI WENT OUT TO MY TRUCK THE OTHER DAY AND NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS STARTING TO CRACK ABOVE THE ...
Sep 17, 2015AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED...
Sep 6, 2015AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREDASH BOARDS CAVING IN POSSIBLE CAUSING AIR BAGS, LIGHTS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL PARTS TO FAIL.
Jul 10, 2015AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN I RAN INTO SOME BUMPY ROADS AND I LOOKED AT MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG CONTROL...
Apr 2, 2015AIR BAGS[XXX] *TR
May 30, 2014AIR BAGSWAS IN A COLLISION WITH FRONT END IMPACT AT 45 MPH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIRBAGS ON TRUCK DID NO...
Feb 26, 2014AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREDASH BOARD HAS CRACKED FROM EXPOSER TO SUNLIGHT. IN PAST YEAR IT HAS BROKEN INTO VERY SHARP PIECES A...
Oct 17, 2013AIR BAGSTHE 01 RAM 1500 "T" BONED A MID SIZED PASSENGER CAR AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT...
Jan 1, 2013AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER2001 Dodge Ram Dashboard is an extreme safety hazard due to the cracking. I have owned this vehicle...
Nov 26, 2012AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREI BOUGHT MY TRUCK BRAND NEW IN DAYTONA BEACH, FL IN 2001. ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO THE DASHBOARD STARTED CR...
Sep 27, 2012AIR BAGSAIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON IMPACT (DEAD STOP) WHEN TRUCKS FRONT END STRUCK A TREE . *TR
Apr 18, 2012AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREI COULD NOT GET PAST THE ENTER 'FAILED COMPONENT' REQUIREMENT SO I HAD TO CHOSE AIR BAGS BECAUSE IT ...
Feb 4, 2012AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD DETERIORATED TO TH...
Feb 1, 2012AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREDASH CRACKED ABOVE AIRBAG WHICH COULD CAUSE SHARP PLASTIC TO IMPALE PASSENGER IF AIRBAG DEPLOYS. *T...
Dec 15, 2011AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSTL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE VEHICLE BEGA...
Nov 30, 2011AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHILE...

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