Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2003 Dodge Neon

Nine problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Dodge Neon based on all problems reported for the 2003 Neon.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2017

We were hit from the side and tore up the whole front end. The air bags did not deploy.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2010

I rearended an SUV during a rainstorm. The entire front of my car, and side panels were totaled. My airbags did not deploy. My car was a 2003 Dodge Neon. The force of the impact and damage to the exterior front of my car actually left minor interior damage under the steering wheel-panel pieces became detached. I received multiple bruises, minor cuts, and major headache for days afterwards due to the force of hitting the steering wheel then my seatbelt jerking me into my seat.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2004

The consumer was involved in a frontal collision at 45 mph and the air bags did not deploy. The driver was using the seat belt at that time. No injuries to report. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2004

While driving 30 mph consumer's vehicle collided with the vehicle in front. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver to sustained minor injuries. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2004

While driving 25 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained head/knee/chest injuries, and shattered glass under the skin.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2004

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collision, and air bags did not deploy. Driver was slightly injured, her neck and back was sore.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2003

While driving at 35 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained chest injuries due to impact. As a result, vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer and insurance company notified, but not willing to do anything. Consumer contacted Chrysler and the talro insurance company, neither wanted to take responsibility for the airbag not deploying neither did they acknowledge the incident. The apollo casualty company told her to call Chrysler back. Consumer wants to sue but lawyer said that there can't be anything done because nobody went to the hospital.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2003

While at a stand still vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The impact was so great that the vehicle did a complete 36. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained shoulder injuries, and had to go through therapy.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2003

2003 Dodge Neon hit deer at 65 mph, deer hit front left fender before bouncing off windshield. Glass turned into tiny shards of razor sharp glass (I though safety glass was supposed to turn into little cubes and not razors). Air bags did not deploy. This is more of a question than a complaint.


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