Front Air Bag problems of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

Six problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2002

Consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 30 mph and neither air bag deployed. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/24/2001

This is the 2d same vehicle in total loss crashes in 2 weeks where airbags didn't deploy.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2000

Airbags deployed at 5 miles per hour collision. No damage to other car but our car had a blown out windshield, side window, blown apart dash and steering colum. Only damage to car was in the interior.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/06/1999

For no apparent reason while sitting at a traffic light, the air bag on the driver's side deployed. Vehicle was taken to dealership for repairs. Please provide any further details.

5 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/21/1999

While driving at 35 mph airbags deployed. Vehicle was not involved in a collision. Driver sustained minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.

6 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/09/1998

While driving approximately. 60-65mph, Stratus rearended another vehicle. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. Driver sustained minor injuries.


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