Front Air Bag Problems of Dodge Dakota - part 1

2001 Dodge Dakota: clockspring failure leading to non functioning horn and air bags: history: normal use, very low mileage (27000) symptoms: on-steering-wheel horn and speed controls fail, then airbag system cause: failure in clockspring. Previous recalls for dogeram, Dakota and durango cover this in other models, but not mine although my Dakota was built in one of the recall-effected plants during the mdh time range: see recall #982 repair: requires replacing clock spring $180 "street price" for part plus labor. Comment: internet searches suggest this is a common problem with Dakota trucks outside the aforementioned recall. It may be appropriate to increase the range of coverage of models, VIN's and and mdh's subject to recall.

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I had noticed a crack in my dash one day after work and now there are several. The one that concerns me most, is the one on the passenger side over the air bag compartment. I keep my vehicle in very good shape so this problem is not due to neglect. The material used just seems to be very brittle and I am afraid if anything was to happen causing the passenger air bag to deploy, what is the brittle dash pieces are going to due to my passenger. I do believe this could lead to a serious injury to someone's face or eyes. As of now Chrysler seems to be saying that this is not a manufactures problem, I disagree, I also own a 97' Dodge ram truck that does not have this problem. Current vehicle is a 02' ram 1500.

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Dashboard of truck has several severe cracks in it. Largest from windshield to glove box = where passenger airbag is located.

Around 03/04/2008 I was driving through a credit union parking lot and hit a sheet of ice I engaged my brakes to slow down, but my anti-lock brakes did not work and I slid 25' into an SUV causing some costly damage to both vehicles. Both vehicles were disabled and had to be towed. Also,the airbags on my vehicle did not engage and fortunately I only sustained a minor head injury.

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The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the horn was inoperative. The dealer and the manufacturer stated that they were not liable for the damages because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. There were no recalls pertaining to the failure. In addition, the air bag on the driver's side was not working due to the horn failure. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 74,000.

: the contact stated that the passenger side of the vehicle's dashboard developed a crack where the airbag is located. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 06/26/06 who determined that the defect was not covered under warranty and did not repair the crack. The passenger side of the dashboard has developed three additional cracks since the incident occurred.

: the contact stated another driver turned in front of the vehicle while traveling 35-40mph, the brakes were applied, but the vehicles collided in a near head on position. The contact was not wearing a seat belt, but sustained no injuries. The police took a report at the scene and the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The manufacturer was not alerted.

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Was driving on interstate 485 at charlotte, nc and airbags deployed with absolutely no collsion. Went to dealer and all they wanted to do was charge me 2700. 00 to fix the airbags.

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While driving 70 mph with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle started to pull to the right and slid into a guard rail. The consumer lost control of the vehicle and was forced over two lanes. The consumer struck a concrete divider. The consumer was wearing his seat belt, but none of the air bags deployed. The consumer received minor injuries and did not needed to be transported to the local hospital. The dealer and the manufacturer were both notified.

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The consumer's vehicle rear ended an oil tanker while driving at 45 mph. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed. The driver sustained knee injuries, and the passenger sustained a hair line fracture to left foot, angle, and ribs. She also suffered from back pains. This was the second collision where the air bags didn't deploy. The consumer's husband applied the brakes, but the vehicle failed to slow down. The brakes felt like they were slipping.

When the brake pedal was depressed to slow down the vehicle when approaching an intersection at 20 - 25 mph it failed to do so. As a result, consumer applied more force to the brake pedal. Then, tabs locked up and the vehicle skidded. Vehicle stopped when it smashed into another vehicle. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed. This incident occurred while driving on a wet road. Prior to the accident, brake pedal vibrated when depressed.

I was driving under 30 miles an hour in my 2002 Dodge ram quad truck when something snapped under the front of the truck causing me to lose control of my vehicle resulting into crashing into a truck waiting to pull out into the street. The truck only had 17,000 miles and we only have had it 22 months, bought new. The steering arm was off at both ends, the wheel came off and all damage was on the inside of the wheel, the other wheel was turned straight. When accident happened the truck veered to the left out of control. The airbag never came out. Are there any reports of 2002 Dodge trucks having steering problems? Chrysler finally sent a person to look at the truck. Our insurance company is wanting to put after market parts on our new truck, which will limit our warranty with Chrysler since they're not Dodge parts. The point if we were on interstate or any road going faster someone would have gotten hurt much worse or killed, since the airbag didn't work either. Cast aluminum is what the parts that came apart were made of. With the damage that occurred to the wheel and both ends of the steering arm was off after the wreck, it is hard to tell how it happened. We have not gotten the official word from Chrysler yet. Caution owners of 2002 Dodge trucks of the potential dangers, please.

A clicking noise in the steering column as I drive. A mechanic told me it was related to the air bag. He said it could malfunction in an accident or worse yet could cause an accident.

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The vehicle was involved in a frontal accident and none of the air bags deployed. The dealer was notified.

During a head-on collision with another truck neither of the airbags in my 2001 Dodge ram 1500 quad cab deployed. Combined speed at impact was around 60 mph and the damage to my truck was such that it was considered a total loss. The dealer and my insurance company both indicated that it would be a good idea to pass this information on to you for any follow-up you might wish to conduct.

While traveling at 50 mph the consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle that was at a dead stop. The vehicle was totaled, and none of the air bags deployed.

While driving 35 mph on the highway the driver loss control of the vehicle and hit a tree. None of the air bags deployed deploy. .

Vehicle was parked with engine running, consumer shifted to drive instead of reverse and hit a tree. Upon impact, neither airbag deployed. No injury, damage to vehicle was $ 5777. 00.

In a rear end collison none of the air bags deployed on impact. Impact was so severe that it cracked radiator.

Consumer was traveling about 35mph on highway and withoutout prior warning a deer ran across the street and was hit by consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of problem.

While driving 65-70 mph both airbags deployed.

Consumer ran a stop sign at 30 to 35 mph, t-boned another vehicle, full frontal inpact, and none airbags deployed. Please provide any further information.

Vehicle hit a tree at 55 mph, location of impact was between headlights. Neither airbag deployed, consumer hit his head on the windshield, suffered extensive injuries to head and neck. Damage to vehicle was $ 7118. 00.

While driving 50 mph vehicle hit a farm wagon head-on. Upon impact, neither airbag deployed. No injuries, vehicle was totalled.

The driver and passenger air bags deployed when the heater was turned on. Scc.

While driving, consumer turned the heat on and both the driver and passenger air bags deployed, the driver was injured, there was no accident and the dealership can not determine the cause, the dealer is unwilling to assist consumer in repairs or medical bills.

Consumer states while traveling 30 mph, she turned the heat on, and without any indication both front air bags deployed and caused injury. Dealer has been contacted.

While traveling approximately 65 mph both frontal air bags deployed unexpectedly when vehicle did not hit any object(s). Dealership examined vehicle and could not determine cause of problem. *consumer informed his vehicle was not affected by recall campaign 97v080000.

Consumer was traveling about 25mph on a residential street. She was bending down to pick up something from the floor while vehicle was still traveling and hit a brick fence. Upon impact, front airbags didn't go off. When the consumer was traveling about 25-30 mph on residential street. The truck in front of consumer lost object from back of his truck. Consumer swerved to miss and hit a parked car. Upon impact airbags didn't go off. Consumer stated that a/c was inoperative, transmission was not shifting correctly, engine leaks oil from oil pan area, thermostat leaks, the intake manifold gasket was leaking.

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Airbag deployed with no cause, injuring passenger with up to 2nd degree burns and cracking windshield. Tempe Dodge, tempe az was contacted and technicians ran diagnostic and found no cause for deployment. Dodge however is not accepting responsibility for repair.

While traveling at 45 mph hit another vehicle head-on when other vehicle cut consumer's vehicle off. None of front airbags deployed.

While consumer was at a complete stop another vehicle ran into consumer's vehicle head-on, but none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything about it. Consumer states that the driver?s seat belt did not keep the drivers head from slamming into the steering wheel.

While driving about 40 mph another vehicle tried to make a left turn, ending on head first collision where no air bag deployed.

Consumer took vechicle in for a recall on rear brakes hose and reposition axle hose, while driving at 30 mph consuimer ran into a rock, and none of the airbags deployed.