Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. 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. Parts…
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 airbags problems
severe 160 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
160
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
20crashes
29injuries
What stands out
Owners have filed 160 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Among the 6 model years of Dodge Ram 1500 in our records for airbags problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners describe two main airbag problems. First, frontal airbags fail to deploy during high-speed collisions—head-on impacts, rear-end hits at highway speed, and T-bone crashes at 40–65 mph. Vehicles are totaled; owners and passengers sustain chest contusions, sternum fractures, cervical strain, and head injuries. Dealership technicians have confirmed to owners that airbags should deploy, yet they don't.
Second, and far more common in these complaints, is the Takata airbag recall issue. Owners received recall notices (campaigns 15V313000 and 16V352000) starting mid-2015, but dealers could not obtain replacement parts. Owners report waiting 8 months, one year, even two-plus years for parts—with no end date in sight. Dealers place them on waiting lists and cannot provide an estimated repair date. One owner was told their dealer would no longer be receiving or installing the recalled airbags at all. Meanwhile, owners must continue driving vehicles with airbags that could rupture or explode.
One owner reported spontaneous airbag deployment during normal driving with no collision, causing injury and leaving the vehicle undrivable. Another noted persistent SRS warning lights that prevented the airbag system from functioning at all.
Same Dodge Ram 1500 airbags reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2006 · 2008 · 2009
Failure modes owners describe
Airbags fail to deploy in high-impact collisions
Frontal airbags do not deploy during significant crashes—head-on collisions, rear-impact at highway speed, T-bone impacts, and vehicle hitting fixed objects at 40+ mph. Drivers report impact speeds ranging from 40–65 mph with front-end damage severe enough to total the vehicle, yet airbags remain inactive.
When: Various mileage; incidents reported from 400 miles to 135,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: No airbag deployment during high-impact collision; Driver and passenger injuries from unrestrained impact (chest contusion, sternum fracture, cervical strain, clavicle injury, head impact, abdominal injury, back/neck/leg injury); Vehicle total loss in collision; SRS warning light illuminated after repair attempt
Repairs/costs cited: Owners cite truck damage repair costs ($9,385 in one case); airbag system not diagnosed or repaired in some cases; dealer stated no failure found in at least one instance despite collision
Takata airbag recall—parts unavailability and extended delays
Owners receive recall notices (NHTSA campaigns 15V313000 and 16V352000, manufacturer recall R25) for defective Takata airbag inflators, but replacement parts remain unavailable for months to years. Dealers place owners on waiting lists with no firm timeline. Owners report delays of 8+ months after recall notice, some spanning over two years, with no end date provided by manufacturer or dealer.
When: Recall notices issued mid-2015 through mid-2016; complaints filed through at least 2017
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notification received for driver-side and/or passenger-side airbag inflator risk; Parts listed as unavailable or on backorder; Dealer unable to provide repair date; Manufacturer unable to provide parts availability estimate; Owner placed on wait list with no estimated position resolution
Codes mentioned: 15V313000, 16V352000, 15V-313, 16V-325
Repairs/costs cited: No repair completed; parts unavailable. Dealers mention 8–10 month waits, some owners waiting 2+ years for parts. One owner reported dealer notified them they would no longer be receiving or replacing the recalled airbags.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Takata recall notices issued (NHTSA 15V313000, 16V352000); manufacturer (Chrysler) eventually filed for bankruptcy (TK Holdings); some owners advised to disable airbags due to safety risk while waiting
Spontaneous airbag deployment without collision
Airbags deploy suddenly while vehicle is being driven normally, without any accident or impact. Owner reports airbags shot out unexpectedly, causing bruising to arm and collar area, with no collision event.
When: During normal driving
Symptoms owners cite: Airbags deploy without warning during normal driving; No collision or accident; Bruising to arm and collar area; Seatbelts locked after deployment; Horn inoperable after deployment; Airbags exposed/unfunctional after deployment
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle driven with no horn, locked seatbelts, and exposed airbags; owner unable to afford repair; Chrysler did not respond to multiple contact attempts
Airbag warning light illumination
SRS airbag warning light remains on continuously, indicating a fault in the airbag system. Occurs both as a standalone issue and after attempted airbag repairs.
When: Various; one instance at 189,000 miles; another after passenger-side airbag repair
Symptoms owners cite: SRS warning light illuminated and remains on; Light remains on despite dealer service attempts; Manual states airbags will not function when light is on
Repairs/costs cited: Recall parts unavailable to address root cause; one case involved driver's side seat and backrest also non-functional
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall notification received (NHTSA 15V131000 or 15V313000); parts for repair unavailable
Synthesized from 160 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact was unable to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v817000 (air bags) within a reasonable amount of time. The earliest appointment was not available until march 2015. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Takata recall I was notified in june 2016, that my truck was part of the takata passenger-side airbag recall. I contacted the local dealer and was told on 7/7/2016, that they would notify me when parts were available. According to the paperwork on the filing, I am in priority group 2. It was my understanding, that I could expect the recall repair to my vehicle to be repaired by the end of…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v354000 (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.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. 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. Parts…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500?
It's a meaningful issue. 160 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Across the 32 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 60,500 and 130,000 miles, with the median around 96,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 60,500; a quarter make it past 130,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Dodge/Ram 1500.
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