Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1998 Dodge Dakota

12 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/26/2009

Me and a friend were in a car accident . When we lost control of my 1998 Dodge Dakota and hit the side of a building at 40-45 mph when we hit the air bags did not deploy and the seat belts did not lock up like they were supposed to in result we bounced or faces and heads off of the steering wheel and dash board and now having head neck and back problems.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2002

Involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer. I hit the trailer and the air bags did not deploy.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2002

While driving 20mph apllied brakes, rubber came off brakes and foot slipped on gas, and accelerated vehicle, hitting another vehicle. Airbags didnot deploy. Dealer contacted.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2001

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a Chevrolet, celebrity at 40 mph. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2000

Vehicle was involved in a frontalcollision at 70 mph, and airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Vehicle has been totaled. Dealer has been notified.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/25/1999

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/05/1999

Michael bogner was going at about a speed of 35 to 45 mph when he lost control of his truck and hit a parked car. His airbag did not deploy and because of it he suffered neck and shoulder injuries. We contacted Chrysler corp. To let them know. They sent out an agent, and he claims that the airbag didn't deploy because he hit an object. He went further to say that the airbag "may" have gone off if he hit a brick wall. Right now my michael and I are waiting on the report. We were promised it three weeks ago and we still not have recieved it. We both feel like something is being kept from us and would appreciate it greatly if you were to look into it.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/05/1998

Consumer was involved in 50 mph frontal collision in which the driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy. Cause unknown.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/05/1998

1. Front crank seal leaking at first oil change, dealer finally replaced. 2. Leaking front right shock absorber noticed at first oil change. Dealer replaced both at owners request. 3. There is a loud popping sound coming from the front steering components when the vehicile is in motion and you turn the steering wheel lock to lock. The sound is made when turning left or right. 4. Water leak through back slider window resulted in two new carpet/pad assemblies to installed. Dealer finally fixed after 4th visit and threat of filing for lemon law protection. 5. Drivers side air bag failed to deploy at 25 mph in a front end collision.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1998

Going 50mph, hit brakes to avoid hitting deer & vehicle swerved. Brakes locked up & went down embankment. Front end hit ditch & then flipped over, front to rear. Air bags did not deploy upon impact. Vehicle totaled.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was involved in a collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was involved in a 40 mph rear end collision in which the driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy. Please give any further details.


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