Air Bag Problems of Dodge Neon - part 1

The contact owned a 2003 Dodge Neon. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact crashed into a guardrail. Neither of the front air bags deployed. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

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2002 Dodge, was in a front end collision and the front airbags didn't deploy. The hood was bent. Accident happen on the highway.

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My sons had a crash in a 2005 Dodge Neon. They were going approximately 40-45 mph. They hit a mailbox with metal pipes, a parked durango, a parked malibu, decorative rocks in the corner, went airborne and totaled the whole passenger side front end of the car. Neither of the air bags deployed, and the seat belts didn't lock. We bought this card because of the safety features for our teenage son and they did not work.

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It was raining and my husband was driving at 45 mph on our local highway when someone pulled across both lanes and stopped. My husband had to swirve to miss hitting the other driver directly in the door and unavoidably hit him in the passenger side front end with our passenger side front end at 45 miles per hour. The impact was serious and our car was totaled. Neither air bag deployed.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Neon sxt. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, and dodging a fallen mattress from another vehicle, she swerved and then crashed into the rear of another vehicle. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained minor injuries from the seat belt, the driver of the other vehicle was injured and transported to the hospital via ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was pending an investigation. The failure and current miles were approximately 97,000.

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The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Neon. The driver was driving at an unknown speed when a vehicle crashed into the side of his vehicle at a high rate of speed. None of the air bags deployed. The police arrived and advised that all of the air bags should have deployed based on the impact. The police had to cut the driver from the vehicle. The driver was killed upon impact. The vehicle was being investigated by the state's traffic investigation department. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were unknown.

My daughter was in a car accident with her 15mo old baby. A vehicle ran a red light and hit her vehicle making it spin around. The front of her vehicle was all smashed in. It was a head on collision. No airbags was inflated.

Dodge Neon 2005 ran a red light , hit a large van total my car. The air bags did not work. I hit windshield, steering wheel and knee hitting brake lever. I have three cracked ribs , large knot on knee, laracation on forehead from hitting windshield. Just got over heat surgery. Doctors said it will take 6 to 8 weeks to heal. The car only had 3,500 when we purchased. Was checked out on carfax .

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Neon. The air bag cover came off and made it very difficult to hold the steering wheel. The cover was placed over the horn and caused the horn to sound. The contact lost control of the steering once and struck a curb. The dealer stated that the excessive heat loosened the trim piece. The manufacturer stated that the air bag cover was not covered under warranty and they would not be able to assist. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 35,536 and failure mileage was 34,900.

- the contact was exiting the parking complex while driving the 1997 Dodge Neon at 5 mph, when the airbags deployed without warning. This caused the windows on both doors to shatter, and the dashboard and air conditioner vents to come off. The vehicle did not strike or hit anything to cause the airbags to deploy. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause. The vehicle currently has 108000 miles.

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- the contact stated that while driving his 2004 Dodge Neon down hill at a speed of 40 mph, he tried to apply the breaks and the brakes seized, rear ending another vehicle. The contact stated that the hood of the vehicle was crushed, as well as, the engine falling out of the vehicle. At the time of the incident contact stated that his head struck the steering wheel and the air bags didn't deploy. The failure mileage was 38504. The contact can provide a copy of police report and pictures if needed. Updated 2/16/2007 -.

I fish tailed at approximately 65 - 70 mph when the left side of car went straight toward median, the vehicle impact was at 55-60 mph on the front driver side, allowing the car to be airborne. The car rolled several times, until it stopped on the driver side facing down. Air bags both front and both side never deployed.

I had a collision in my vehicle the front end was smashed in. (the vehicle was considered totaled by the insurance company. ) the airbags (passenger and driver) did not deploy causing injury to me and my passenger. I was traveling approx. 25 or 30 mph. According to police on the scene the airbags should have deployed.

My car, a 1998 Plymouth Neon, was recently in an accident. . . . The car was totaled with major front end damage. . However neither of the two air bags deployed despite the impact. I would like this investigated.

While traveling 45 mph consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, neither of the air bags deployed. Consumer spoke to the manufacturer, but the only response he received was a letter denying the claim that collision was offset.

Electrical system:wiring:front underhood caused the fan relay to malfunction which caused the engine to overheat.

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I have a Dodge Neon 2000. On the morning of January 29, 2004, my airbag signal appeared with a ringing noise for a brief moment. Later that day, the signal began to appear more often when turning my steering wheel. The following morning, I had the dealership to diagnose the problem. I was later informed 5 hours later it was the clockspring and it was not covered under the manufacture nor the extended warranty. The price to fix it would be $389. This is a ripoff. The reason consumers purchase automobiles with airbags is for the extra security. If there was a defect with the seat belts, there would be a recall. Just like seat belts are design for protecting passengers from harm so is the airbags. Thus, clocksprings should be recalled and not put on the expense of the consumer due to the manufacture not providing a more secure part especially when the consumer is still making payments.

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I was in a small collision at the speed of 10 mph or less. I rear ended a Ford f150 truck because my brakes skided on the road, my 2003 Neon fishtailed, and I hit the bumper of the truck. My right headlight was smashed, and my radiator was also broken. After 3 minutes my engine caught on fire, and my entire car was engulfed in fire within 5 minutes after the collision. My airbag on both driver and passenger side did not go off, I didn't hit the truck at a highspeed, yet my car went up in flames. Everything in the car was melted, and I think this car is very unsafe. Had I hit a truck or been hit by another large or small car, I hate to wonder what would of happened then. Would I of made it out in time before it caught on fire, or would it blow up on impact?! Neons are not safe, and I think this car will catch on fire at any speed. I have pictures of the car that shows the damage from the collision, and you wouldn't ever think the small damage could catch this car on fire.

No power to radio, lights, locks, sunroof. Non working airbag mosule.

Since owning this car I have had nothing but problems from 0 to 36,000 miles most were minor and were taken care of by the dealer (althoughi had to tell them what was wrong - they replaced the wrong parts the first time!). Unfortunately, most of the problems occured after 36,000 miles were on the odometer and Chrysler has not been too responsive to my requests for assistnace. I have been told by the dealer that my vehicle is out of warranty and that they would be happy to fix it but who wants to pay $75. 00 so that a technician can learn to fix my car. In frustration, I have purchased a shop manual and have started to repair these problems myself. My sun roof needs a 10 cent plastic part which Chrysler does not stock so in order to get it I need a new $500 sunroof mechanism! now, my transmission will not shift properly (in all gears) and I either need to rebuild the transmission, replace the clutch or the clutch cable. If you would like more informatoin on my saga please feel free to call me.

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While traveling at 30 to 35 mph, another vehicle suddenly pulled out in front of the consumer's vehicle and caused an accident. The consumer's vehicle was totaled, and none of the airbags deployed.

I had an car wreck in my 1998 Dodge Neon (blue) in November 24,2002 due to the breaks & the tires & the air bag did not come out when I wreck & I got stuck in my seat belt out the car wreck & then I had another 1999 Dodge Neon (white) & I had car problems with it to.

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I would like to know some more technical information on airbags on how they are supose to work.

The horn only works occasionally. Was told it is a manufacturer's defect with the airbag by our mechanic. The airbag may not work in an accident. I never know when my horn will work to communicate with other drivers.

No summary listed for above vehicle.

While in the house heard a big boom noise. Went out side and the front window was in flames. Took to mechanic, and and mechanic said that a previous dealer had punctured the air bag and some fluid was leaking into car for 8 month. , dealer believed this was what caused the fire.

There's a popping noise that is coming from the front suspension.

During vehicle collision no deployment of air bag.

Had received recall notice (#97v080000) over a month ago. Called dealer for appointment. Took the vehicle in, and after arriving was informed they had no parts for the vehicle.

While braking to avoid collision false deployment of air bag prior to collision.

Horn has beeen replaced twice. Horns blows involuntarily. Dealer believes horn pad & airbag would have to be replaced. There are times it doesn't work at all.

Consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 25 mph. The impact bent the hood and cracked the windshield. Upon impact, none of the vehicles airbags deployed.

Violent deployment of air bag broke passenger and driver's side windows.

While driving at 60 mph vehicle was in an accident. Vehicle folded and the bottom separated from vehicle, but none of the air bags deployed upon impact. Ts.

Sudden acceleration experienced causing an accident, no deployment of air bag during collision. Brake failure on occasion contributing to collision.