1995 Dodge RAM 1500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500, 5% of the 213 complaints for this model year. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A male driver was coming to a stop on a paved surface and before he stopped completely the air bag deployed and injured the driver. No other vehicles or objects were near the truck when the air bag deployed and he did not slam on the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10750336, filed 2015-08“While driving on interstate at 55 MPH a mercedes benz slammed on brakes to avoid something in the road, consumer also pressed on brakes, and was rear ended by another driver. Consumer slammed into mercedes benz, and none of airbags deployed. Prior to this incident, airbag light had been coming on and off/ on and off.”
NHTSA complaint #889242, filed 2001-05“While driving 15 MPH and without warning was involved in a head-on collision. Upon impact, air bags did not to deploy. Manufacturer has been notified. However, has not been able to service vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #8011134, filed 2002-06“While driving the vehicle at 35 MPH had a frontal impact with a tree and the driver's air bag did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this accident. Manufacturer stated the vehicle was not at the right angle for the airbag to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #827807, filed 1998-09“Airbag & ABS light came on, no power windows, no radio, would not start, shorted wires in steering column and heat damage to column cover and ignition switch terminals, no fire.”
NHTSA complaint #754510, filed 2001-11Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 80 | 11% |
| 2011 | 13 | 2% |
| 2010 | 14 | 3% |
| 2009 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 | 165 | 30% |
| 2007 | 169 | 33% |
| 2006 | 193 | 24% |
| 2005 | 376 | 32% |
| 2004 | 368 | 33% |
| 2003 | 458 | 39% |
| 2002 | 46 | 6% |
| 2001 | 84 | 8% |
| 2000 | 41 | 8% |
| 1999 | 61 | 10% |
| 1998 | 63 | 12% |
| 1997 | 24 | 7% |
| 1996 | 10 | 3% |
| 1995 | 11 | 5% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500
36 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTires
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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