Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2000 Dodge Dakota

17 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2000 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2015

I was slowing down to turn into my driveway and the other vehicle was speeding and took a curve to fast and crossed the center line and hit head on. The driver side air bag did not deploy properly and the passenger side airbag was busted when it was deployed. The steering wheel inner componets came out with the airbag which did not inflate and caused injury to my chest area. The passenger side airbag deployed but was busted and caused my daughter to get a broken arm. I believe this was a default in the airbag system in my truck. My two youngest children were taken to the hospital by ambulance.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2008

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Dakota. While driving between 30-35 mph, the contact swerved to avoid a cat and struck a tree and a parked car. The air bags failed to deploy. The key broke off in the ignition and the turn signal was damaged. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact's face struck the steering wheel. As a result, her teeth went through her lip, her face was bruised, she sustained a black eye, and her right hand was cut and swollen. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was unknown.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2005

The contact's vehicle was involved in a single car accident while driving 35-40 mph. It struck a tree. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The passenger was wearing a seat belt. However, he sustained facial injuries. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed from the scene. A manufacturer's representative inspected the vehicle, who determined that the airbag sensor functioned at the time of the accident by the computer codes. He stated the airbags did not deploy because of the location of the impact. This determination was made based on the data collected by the representative. There was extensive damage to the front of the vehicle. No repairs have been made.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2004

In July 2003 consumer's vehicle another vehicle while traveling about 20 mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver was slightly injuried, but nothing serious. Consumer contacted Dodge and thought they were going to investigate the problem, but has not heard from them.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2004

Vehicle was involved in an accident and the air bags failed to deploy.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2003

While driving at 25 mph consumer was following another vehicle, and upon stepping on the brakes consumer's vehicle did not slow down and collided with the other vehicle. Consumer was wearing seat belts, but the air bags did not deploy. When driving at any speed the brakes usually locked up, causing the vehicle to slide to the right through intersections.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2003

The consumer stated the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2003

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags did not deploy, the consumer was injured. . The consumer back was broke, also the manufacturer stated the vehicle was not hit hard enough for the air bags to deploy.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2002

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2002

While driving at 45 mph was involved in a head on collision and front air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2001

Was involved in a head-on collison and air bags did not deploy at 25-30 mph.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2001

While driving 65 mph vehicle hit a barrier head on, and driver's airbag did not deploy. Consumer suffered head injuries. Received recall letter on clock spring assembly after accident. Consumer would like someone to look at vehicle. Information provided by eric emanuelson, attorney.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2001

My wife hit a car that turned in front of her (t-bone)at 35 mph. Airbags failed to deploy and the rear seatbelts failed to lock up and restrain back seat passenger.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2001

Air bags did not deploy after a head-on collison while travling at 65 mph. There was no prior warning to air bags not deploying. Consumer has not contacted dealer yet.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2000

Glass exploded into dust and lodged in my eye causing bleeding. The glass did not stay intact like windshield glass does, due to a plastic film in glass. Airbag did not deploy. Luckily I was not blinded, but I needed to repspond to the doctors three times to remove all glass from my eye.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer states that when hit at 45mph in the front center of the vehicle the airbag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Vehicle was involved in a head on collision into a van. Estimated speed of impact was 30 mph. Driver did make contact with console or side of truck. Upon impact, dual air bags failed to deploy, and driver sustained injuries. Please describe details.


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