Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1998 Dodge Durango

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

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2015

Takata recall - I was in a car accident on 8/11/2015 and the airbag did not deploy. Accident occurred on roadway and was in motion making a left turn when struck on the right side of vehicle.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2013

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph over a patch of black ice, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall before rolling over. The contact mentioned that the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt unlatched instead of restraining the driver. A police report was filed. The contact stated that neither the driver nor the passenger sustained any injuries. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 124,000.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2005

Car/deer head on collision at 65mph air bags failed to deploy, causing wipelash, strained spine and shoulder injury. SUV was a total loss per ins. Company.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/27/2004

While traveling at about 55 mph consumer's vehicle hit a cow, and air bags did not deploy. No injuries reported.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2004

Consumer was traveling in mexico where he was involved in a front end crash. Upon impact, driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Vehicle sustained radiator damage, and was repaired in mexico. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle home, and had not taken the vehicle to a deale or made contact with the manufacturer.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2004

Consumer's vehicle was involved in an collision while going about 55-60 mph and a van crossed in front, causing consumer's vehicle to rear-end the other vehicle. Abs brakes failed. Consumer pushed the brakes down to the floor, but vehicle still did not stop. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2003

Accident, airbags did not deploy, seat belts didn't work proper. Loss of of control from steering problems. Steering problems on wet roads. Transmission problems, doesn't shift proper, no air condition, can not drive with windows down in back, very hard to control. Car is parked because I am afraid to drive it. Been back to dealer with problem after problem.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2002

While driving 40 mph, vehicle was involved in a head-on collision, air bags did not deploy, consumer sustained major head injuries.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1999

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

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/28/1999

Consumer was involved in a frontal collison, and was hit at 55mph, consumer suffered injuries due to the air bags not deploying, 2 other people were also injured in the accident.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/28/1999

Airbags did not deploy when head on accident occurred, consumer sustained permanent injuries, consumer stated 2 other people were also injured.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/28/1999

I was in a head on collision, hit at 55 miles per hour. My airbags did not deploy! I sustained permanent injuries, including a knee surgery from hitting the dash. Recently, and article hit the press about daimler/Chrysler minivans 1996-2000, airbags not deploying causing injuries. What do I have to do, to get someone to listen to me? I have filed 3 complaints, and left messages and have yet to see a complaint filed or a phone call returned. If I had died, then, maybe someone would pay attention to a problem. I would appreciate confirmation of this complaint. Thank you for your time.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/11/1999

Abs brakes fail to operate properly, and air bags failed to deploy during a crash at approx. 28 mph impact. Manufacturer notified.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/14/1998

The driver ran into a new Ford pick up truck and hit him with the front end of vehicle. The vehicle was going about 30 mph at impact. The airbags did not deploy upon inpact. Neither the driver's side or the passenger side.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

In a head-on collision at 40 mph frontal air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Vehicle impacted front end at 40 mph and airbags did not deploy. The rep. From Chrysler doesn't think anything is wrong with the airbag system. Help please>.


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