2005 Dodge RAM 3500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 17%of 196 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Dodge RAM 3500, 17% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 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.
“Takata recall. The dealership wants me to sign a waiver if they break my dash, that I am responsible. I called Dodge recall, anf d they say the same thing. Why should I have to pay for their mistakes or poor workmanship? They are trying to discourage people from getting the necessary repairs none to preserve corporate profits. I bought this truck new.”
NHTSA complaint #11057971, filed 2018-01, 112,000 miles“I have received three different mailing for the recall. I have tried in three states to get this replaced. Washington state, ohio state, and idaho state. No one has it in stock and do not know when they can get it!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10954089, filed 2017-02“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10873247, filed 2016-06“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10849743, filed 2016-03“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags); however, the parts needed were not available. The dealer was unable to verify when the parts would become available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the recall repair. In addition, while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle was unstable, vibrated, and an unknown warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 12/03/15 updated 12/10/15.”
NHTSA complaint #10763806, filed 2015-09, 130,000 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 3500 2004–2005, RAM 1500 2004–2005, Durango 2004–2005 +5 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 15 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 12 | 11% |
| 2008 | 18 | 10% |
| 2007 | 36 | 17% |
| 2006 | 33 | 13% |
| 2005 | 33 | 17% |
| 2004 | 43 | 20% |
| 2003 | 80 | 28% |
| 2002 | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 | 11 | 8% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 5% |
| 1998 | 9 | 9% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge RAM 3500
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge RAM 3500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology