Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1996 Dodge Neon

20 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2004

After rear ending the vehicle in dead center the frontal air bags did not deploy.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2002

Consumer states at a 30-35 mph, vehicle crashed, however the airbags did not deploy. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2002

Front collision at 35 mph, driver's airbag did not deploy. Consumer suffered sprained shoulder and knee injury. Vehicle was totalled, airbag sensor was crushed.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/22/1999

Heavy collision damage to rightt front. Driver side airbag deployed, rt side airbag did not deploy. Accident was heavy impact. Manufacturer contacted 2/2/99, said they would get back with me 2/3. As of 2/3 5:00 pm they are ignoring the claim. I am a body shop manager and am reporting this as a favor to the owner. Vehicle is currently waiting to be towed to a salvage vehicle sale lot. Please investigate a. S. A. P.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/21/1998

The abs brakes locked up while traveling approximately 30mph on wet pavement. Another vehicle had crossed center line & brakes were applied quickly. The other vehicle was broadsided. At the time of impact, the air bags did not deploy. No injuries. Has police report.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/20/1997

During frontal impact at 40-45mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy until after consumer was getting out of the vehicle.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1997

Driving 55-60mph on highway; was cut off by another vehicle; Neon hit retainer wall due to failure of brakes. Upon impact with wall, air bags did not deploy. Was at dealer prior to accident several times about brakes.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/12/1997

Vehicle was involved in an head-on collision in which the vehcile hit an tree and the air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was going 35-45 mph and the vehicle had both air bags.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/14/1997

During frontal impact at 20 to 25mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy, and the driver's side seat belt detached from the belt buckle.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/11/1997

Drivng vehicle at 40mph, impact 12:00 position, driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy, also lap/shoulder belt did not retract.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/20/1997

Frontal impact with a dog at 55 or more mph in which the air bag did not deploy, driver sufferedh severe injuries to the collar bone.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/14/1996

Dual airbags did not deploy during front and rear end collisions; four car collision; vehicle rearended, then, rear, vehicle totaled, in hands of insurance company.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/08/1996

Rearended another vehicle at standstill, airbag did not deploy, speed 55 mph.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/26/1996

Consumer was driving approx. 60 mph when vehicle in front of her slowed down, allowing vehicle a to crash front end into the other vehicle's rear end. Consumer's air bag did not deploy, driver hit the steering wheel with her upper body. Consumer was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/17/1996

During head on collision dual air bags did not deploy.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/27/1996

During impact, driver and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. Please describe.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/12/1996

While stopping was rearended by vehicle traveling 25 mph down incline; forced vehicle 1 into vehicle in front; dual airbags did not deploy.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Driver was driving at approximately 40 mph hit cow on the highway head-on, hitting whindshield and rolled over, smashing rear windows. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy which could have caused injuries.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Owner has abs brakes. When brakes were applied pedal went to the floor of vehicle, resulting in an accident. Also driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy. Cause unknown at 15 to 20 mph crash.

20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was involved in 40 mph collision, rear ending another vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, and the seat belts did not lock up. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.



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