2002 Dodge Ram air bags problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2002 Dodge Ram — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving on gravel road oat 40-45 mph vehicle hit a pot hole, causing it to hydroplane. Vehicle came down, and hit the front of the vehicle first and commenced to flip over a few times, landing on the passenger's side. Upon impact, neither of the frontal air bags deployed. Driver sustained…”
filed Dec 13, 2004
“Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 45 mph. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed. The entire front end of vehicle was severely damaged. Driver sustained shoulder, leg, angle and knee injuries, and was having headaches. *ak”
filed Jun 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 Ram | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 Ram | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 Ram | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 Ram | 4 | 8% |
| 2001 Ram | 46 | 14% |
| 2000 Ram | 23 | 16% |
| 1999 Ram | 40 | 11% |
| 1998 Ram | 66 | 14% |
| 1997 Ram | 38 | 10% |
| 1996 Ram | 38 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Dodge Ram
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.