Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Dodge Durango - part 1

On Nov 28 2020 I was involved in a motor vehicle accident in my 2012 Dodge Durango. I was traveling about 45 mph on a dry 2 way road, when another vehicle pulled out in front of me and I was unable to avoid a collision. The accident was bad enough to flip the other vehicle and cause their airbags to deploy but the airbags in my vehicle did not deploy. This caused me and my passenger to have no protection, other than the safety restraints. Both have suffered head, neck and back injuries. In this accident due to the amount of front end damage, the airbags should have deployed. Not sure if there was a faulty sensor or if my vehicle should have been apart of the air bag recall list, like my 2 others. But lives were at stake and could have been lost.

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I was driving down the street and 1 vehicle in front of me about 3 to 4 car lengths. The woman was going same speed, I looked to my right to assure a dog was not going to run into the strret, 2 seconds, an looked back at road and person in front had stopped, with no turn signal on and no oncoming traffic. I firmly applied brakes and tried to veer around the car but there was not sufficient space and hit the back of car so hard it tossed around items in the car breaking front windshield, knocking off my glasses. The force was so hard it thrust my body hard onto steering wheel and leg into dash. The airbags did not deploy for driver or passenger. The seat belt did not hold my body to the seat. I have a very serious contusion on left leg where putting weight on the leg is terrible pain. I have a fractured sturnum(chestbone) making breathing, walking, getting up or down, reaching for something extremely difficult and extremely painful. Your site by VIN number states there was a recall on airbags, I never received any notice of a recall on airbags or seatbelt. I phoned local dealership for history and they reported there has never been a recall on this make and model. I talked with insurace agent and an attorney and they had no information of recalls on this vehicle. Now I dont know what to believe, but I do know something is wrong as either the airbag or seat belt should have prevented me from being thrust forward so hard to fracture my sternum and cause serious injury to left knee. I would like an investigation as to why the airbag and seatbelt did not work properly. I dont believe this vehicle is safe. Please conduct the investigation.

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Tl the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the her daughter was driving at 45 mph, the vehicle in front made a sudden stop, as a result the daughter was unable to brake in time to afford a rear end collision. The driver and passenger frontal air bags failed to deploy. Causing the driver to receive chest contusion while the contact the front seat passenger sustained a whiplash that required medical attention. The contact stated that the vehicle sustained extreme front end damage. The contact's insurance company towed the vehicle to a local auto body repair facility and deemed it a total loss however, the contact was having the vehicle towed to her residence. The manufacturer was not contacted. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving about 30 mph, the contact missed the stop light and the vehicle crashed into another vehicle (head on0). The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained concoction and bruises on her chest and her abdomen. The contact was transported to the emergency room in an ambulance. A police report number: z-z0 was filed. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to a tow yard. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000. There was no information about the other vehicle. Fe.

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Tl the contact owned a 2004 Dodge Durango. The contact crashed into another vehicle and none of the air bags deployed. The vehicle was going down a gravel road and the brakes malfunctioned. As a result, the contact's vehicle did not stop and t-boned the other vehicle. The entire front end of the contact's vehicle was damaged. The vehicle was totaled and the frame was fractured in half. The driver of the vehicle sustained whiplash and injuries to the neck and back. One passenger was transported by to the hospital via ambulance and another passenger was driven to the hospital. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed from the scene. Tri lakes Ford (180 state hwy f, branson, mo 65616, (417) 334-7543) acknowledged the air bags being replaced on October 22, 2019, but denied any responsibility for the air bags not deploying. The contact called an attorney who advised her to call NHTSA. The failure mileage was 250,000.

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Tl the contact owned a 2016 Dodge Durango. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact fell asleep and crashed into a utility pole. The vehicle nosedived into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a fractured back. The contact's wife sustained third degree burns to the right side and back. The contact's son sustained a whiplash. Everyone received medical attention. A police report was filed. The police towed the vehicle to an unknown lot. The contact's insurance company was contacted, sent out an adjuster, and deemed the vehicle a total loss. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.

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Tl the contact owned a 2013 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 45 mph in the rain, the vehicle seemed to suddenly lose power and the rear of the vehicle began to skid on the road. The contact attempted to regain control of the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The contact stated that the vehicle struck and went over a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. After the crash, all the instrument panel indicators illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The driver injured her head, one passenger injured their head and nose, and the other rear passenger injured her neck. Medical attention was received. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The cause of the failures was not determined. The approximate failure mileage was 150,901.

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Purchased the car brand new had 500 miles on when it was involved in passenger front collision and the airbags never deployed. He car was traveling around 40 mph when a vehicle pulled out in front of it causing a total loss . We contacted Dodge and they sent a inspector out to recover the �black box� we were never contacted with what the findings were or the reason the air bags never deployed.

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Airbags did not deploy during head on collision.

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. While driving 43 mph over an icy patch in the road, the vehicle crashed into a guardrail, three telephone poles, and a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a shoulder injury and medical attention was provided. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. A special inspector collected the event data recorder and informed the contact that the front passenger side impact would not cause the air bags to deploy. The failure mileage was 5,000. The VIN was not available.

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Tl the contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and no alarm sounded. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not towed. The vehicle was taken to mike smith Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (409-840-3560, located at 1945 I-10, beaumont, TX 77701) and repaired, but the repair specifics were not disclosed. After the vehicle was retrieved, the seat belt became inoperable and would not retract or unlatch. The vehicle was taken to island Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (844-673-0276, located at 1239 hylan blvd, staten island, NY 10305) where it was stated that the seat belt was used incorrectly. The contact was not provided any further explanation. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving the driver blacked out and was involved in an accident and ran into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There was minor injuries and medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home until the insurance adjuster examine the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 204,000. Hk.

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My car caught on fire from the hood area (I have photos) and air bags never deployed . I took my car in and the air bags were replaced but never deployed and car is a total lost due to fire.

Tl the contact owned a 2011 Dodge Durango. While driving various speeds, the contact fell asleep and crashed into a barricade pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head and the front passenger sustained knee injuries; however, medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a towing lot. The contact called stew hansen Dodge ram Chrysler Jeep at (515) 331-2900 (located at 12103 hickman rd, urbandale, IA 50323) and was advised to have his insurance company test the air bags. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. The VIN was not available.

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Tl the contact owned a 2012 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 30 mph during inclement weather, the vehicle slid on ice, into an embankment, went airborne, and crashed into a tree. The brakes were applied with force, but failed to stop the vehicle. None of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained a fractured back in two places and a ruptured left breast implant, which required medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company to a facility and a yard, but was not investigated by the insurance company or a dealer. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v115000 (electrical system), 17v435000 (electrical system), and 17v572000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The repairs had not been completed. The manufacturer was contacted after the crash to inquire about the air bags not deploying. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer had not yet issued any tsbs or recalls for the air bags. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact drove over a pothole and the vehicle veered off the road. The vehicle struck two metal mailboxes that were grounded by concrete. The frontal air bags did not deploy, only the side curtain air bag deployed. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not evaluated by the insurance company and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle hydroplaned. The contact lost control and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries and bruises to the back, which required medical attention. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

The contact owned a 2003 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact suddenly lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle traveled down into an embankment, struck two small trees, and collided with a larger tree. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The contact stated that the front driver side tire collapsed under the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

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I was involved in an accident where I hit the vehicle in front of me travwlling appx 45-50 miles an hour. Air bags did not deploy.

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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Durango 4x4. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a three vehicle collision. A vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a third vehicle. The contact sustained head and back injuries and received medical attention. The driver side air bag did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000. Parts distribution disconnection. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Durango. While driving 40 mph, the contact swerved off the road and collided into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 227,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 75 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,690. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owned a 2005 Dodge Durango. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a junk yard. The contact suffered two fractured bones in the neck and one fractured bone in the back. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the crash. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

The contact owned a 2006 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 35 to 40 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a semi truck. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There was one injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow company. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The air bags had not been replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

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I was driving straight down beltline line road and my foot slipped off the break and onto the gas. I t boned another car in which my air bag did not deploy. I totaled my car and the other car. I went to the hospital with a severe concussion and back pain.

There was a recall for the air bags, it was send to the dealer to be fixed, replaced . . . But in April the first I had and accident and the air bags did not deploy.

The contact owned a 2005 Dodge Durango. While driving 60 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the lower back. No medical attention was required. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. The vehicle was destroyed and towed.

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at an unknown speed, the driver was making a right turn and crashed into a concrete retaining wall. The vehicle spun and went into the woods and then crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. It was unknown if a police report was filed. The driver sustained a left leg injury that required immediate medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the impound lot. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated they daughter was involved in a crash where she hit a tree and air bags failed to deploy. The contact daughter sustain neck and head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic where it has yet to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,351.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guard rail. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained minor cuts and bruises on the right side of the upper body, and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The failure mileage was unknown. Sg.

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.

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The contact owned a 2006 Dodge Durango. While driving at an unknown speed, an oncoming vehicle crashed into the rear driver side of the contact¿s vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact did not suffer any injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was unavailable.

I took my car in to kendall Dodge for the safety recall on part # r25/NHTSA 15v-313 (which is part of my airbag) to be replaced and the service department is saying that the recall could not be completed because there is "clock spring connector tab part # 107300 that is damaged and they are refusing to fix this. My concern is obviously that the service department is claiming that if my car in an accident my airbag will not deploy. It appears that this car was in a front end collision and someone tampered with the airbag (glued all the back together) in order to hide damage. How is that possible? is this not something that required inspection prior to sale?.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Durango. While the vehicle was idling at a traffic light to make a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The passenger of the vehicle sustained injuries to the neck and the driver sustained an injury to the right hand. The passenger required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Air bags did not deploy in head on crash at 45 50 mph in my 2013 Dodge Durango.