Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1998 Dodge Intrepid

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

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2005

My wife hit a tree head-on going approx. 30 mph. She suffered injuries to her face, neck, back, wrist and knee. Airbag did not deploy. Contacted Chrysler, they picked-up the car and performed diagnostic evaluation from the computer and sent a letter stating the airbag was not defective. I find it hard to believe that the airbag was not defective as the impact and damage to the vehicle is significant.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/24/2002

We would like to find out why the air bags did not deploy and protect the loved ones.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2002

I ran directly into an abandoned car that I did not see (it was dark outside). The impact to the other car was strong because my daughter's glasses flew off of her face. The impact was mainly on the right front side which if she did not have her seatbelt on, could have caused her to hit the windshield. We went to the emergency service at the hospital and I found out at that time that she had a pain in her neck for a very short period of time directly after the accident, but it left. I am concerned about why the airbags did not deploy.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/22/2001

Vehicle was hit head-on. Upon impact airbags did not deploy, resulting in injury. Manufacturer will be notified. Consumer was injured in accident, the injuries sustained may last the rest of her life.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2000

Hit into back of another car going 35 mph brakes falied and air bags did not deploy.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2000

In two separate head-on collisions on may and November 2000 both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Consumer contacted dealership to see if vehicle was included in recall 98v049000, and was informed that this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/31/1999

Coming out of driveway driver made a normal stop and brakes completely faile/d, vehicle lost control , resulting in a collision. Seat belts did not tighten, and dual airbags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/24/1999

According to police consumer was driving 40mph when she had a blackout and rearended another vehicle. Upon impact, driver's & passenger's air bags failed to deploy. Seat belt was in use at time. Driver was injured, receiving cuts on head & bruises.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/17/1998

Consumer was drinving on road at approximately 25 mph when another vehicle turned in front, causing consumer to hit the other vehicle on passenger's side. Air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/10/1998

Consumer was involved in front end collision and air bags did not deploy, consumer 's wife received some minor injuries.


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