2004 Dodge RAM 2500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 90about this part
- Share
- 15%of 582 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 90 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Dodge RAM 2500, 15% of the 582 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was inspected on 3/2/2020. At the bottom of inspection statement was a recall advisory notice. I submitted info. On website, but I've received no response. Today the airbag light has come on the dash and it remains on. What do you want me to do at no charge to me. Is this a recall??”
NHTSA complaint #11318248, filed 2020-03, 133,000 miles“I received a recall notice in feb.of 2015 recalling the air bag. Called ron carter Dodge in alvin, tx and made an appointment. When I took the truck in I was told that they hadn't received any of the replacement air bags from Dodge and they would not be able to replace the faulty air bag until they had. The air bag is yet to be replaced”
NHTSA complaint #10819649, filed 2016-01, 130,000 miles“Both driver and passenger airbags did not deploy at impact! Vehicle is a total loss due to the outcome of the collision. Vehicle struck a barn and exited out of it until struck a massive tree which finally stopped the truck. The vehicle was in the taylor jeep dealership for air bag recall and was told they checked it out and found that I needed a special sensor for the recall repair and I will be contacted. I'm assuming what ever the technicians did might not have connected the airbags correctly resulting in them not deploying.”
NHTSA complaint #10786298, filed 2015-10, 141,200 miles“Takata recall I received a recall notice on my 2004 Dodge 2500 pickup. The recall is dealing with the front passenger air bag. Apparently the airbag inflator may rupture and result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death . I called the recall notification number so that I could be put onto a list, so that when the parts come in, I would be notified. I wouldn't have been too worried, except the last time they sent me a recall notice (may 2015) for the drivers airbag, I still had not received the notice that the parts were in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10893595, filed 2016-08, 200,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact stated that when entering the vehicle and close the driver side front door, there was a loud noise of glass falling. The contact noticed the driver side rear window had shatter. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate mileage was 112,000. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v452000 (air bags) however, the part needed for the repair was not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10967490, filed 2017-03, 112,000 milesRelated recalls
- 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 2500 2004–2005, RAM 1500 2004–2005, Durango 2004–2005 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10216457Mar 27, 201356045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 11 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 16 | 7% |
| 2008 | 30 | 9% |
| 2007 | 46 | 13% |
| 2006 | 77 | 11% |
| 2005 | 76 | 18% |
| 2004 | 90 | 15% |
| 2003 | 138 | 21% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 18 | 4% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 18 | 6% |
| 1998 | 18 | 8% |
| 1997 | 9 | 4% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 11 | 7% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge RAM 2500
140 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
110 complaintsSuspension
106 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsBody and structure
35 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsExterior lighting
26 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsEngine
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge RAM 2500
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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