2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 368about this part
- Share
- 33%of 1,099 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 368 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Dodge RAM 1500, 33% of the 1,099 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,500 miles. 48 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall . The truck is in my fiance's name (shana crooks) .basically the Dodge dealers do not call me back. Even when the person from the 800 number tried connecting to the local Dodge dealership they dont answer. Even after leaving messages they still dont call back. Now my air bag light is on and im getting worried. I drive this truck every single day and drive it many miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11218628, filed 2019-06, 309,000 miles“Takata recall. I took my truck to cortese Dodge in henrietta ny in july 2016. Two weeks ago. They replaced the drivers side air bag. Returned the vehicle to me with dashboard airbag light on. Told me it was on when I brought it in. I know it was not. Refused further work. Is it safe to drive?”
NHTSA complaint #10885214, filed 2016-07, 120,000 miles“I was traveling north on highway 47 following a van and some other vehicles when all of a sudden everyone locked up and by the time I saw the vehicle in front of me hit the brakes I slammed on my brakes and slid into him damaging his rear panel doors and the front end of my truck. No airbag deployed either on the driver or passenger side of the truck that I was driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10390246, filed 2011-03, 102,000 miles“I have received many notices about the air bag failure on my 04 ram truck. I have taken it to my dealer over a year ago and they cannot acquire the parts to replace it, this is ongoing and dumb. Every time I drive it I am at risk and if something ever happened to me my family would sue Dodge corp. But I wish to live with peace of mind. Also codes r25 p81 p40 at which the whell hubs are failing every 3-4 years and I keep purchasing with replacement parts from local auto parts stores.”
NHTSA complaint #10851822, filed 2016-03, 180,000 miles“Takata recall traveling at a highway speeds I lost control of my truck after swerving to avoid hitting a stationary uhaul truck had severe damage to the truck total it and the airbags failed. Me and my gf are both alive thankfully but we had head injuries due to and airbag failure. Hopefully Dodge will do something about it or I will put a bad name and take other actions hopefully the rest of the the Dodge will get fix before more injuries happened any help would be much appreciated thanks!”
NHTSA complaint #10872629, filed 2016-06, 147,400 milesRelated recalls
- 16V352000May 24, 2016DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this…Covers: Dodge RAM 1500 2004–2008, Chrysler 300 2005–2012, Dodge Dakota 2005–2011 +13 more
- 15V313000May 26, 2015DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010…Covers: Dodge RAM 1500 2004–2008, Dakota 2005–2011, Chrysler 300 2005–2010 +14 more
- 14V770000Dec 3, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge…Covers: Dodge RAM 1500 2004–2005, Durango 2004–2005, RAM 2500 2004–2005 +5 more
Air 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 2004 Dodge RAM 1500
181 complaintsEngine cooling
116 complaintsElectrical system
99 complaintsSteering
86 complaintsEngine
74 complaintsSuspension
66 complaintsFuel system
62 complaintsBrakes
53 complaintsBody and structure
50 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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