Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Dodge Stratus - part 2

Dodge Stratus owners have reported 71 problems related to air bag not deploy (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Stratus based on all problems reported for the Stratus.

36 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 07/12/2003

While driving at 35 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision with a parked vehicle. Consumer was not wearing a seat belt, and air bags did not deploy. A citation was presented to the consumer by the police. There were no injuries to the consumer.

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37 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 05/31/2003

While driving at 15 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision but airbags did not deploy. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.

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38 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 02/07/2003

Rear ended a truck where the front end of the Stratus went under the truck's bumper. Point of impact was just under where the hood latches causing the hood to buckle up, doing damage to both front quarter panels, broke radiator and pushed it back into the engine, broke air compressor, both head lights, and caused 'cracking' in the windshield. Not sure of speed at time of impact but speed of car before impact was around 45 mph, driver hit brakes hard but not enough distance to stop - there were skid marks about 2 feet in length. Air bags did not deploy!.

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39 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 01/27/2003

Accident occurred and air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been notified. Ph.

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40 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 01/17/2003

Consumer stated that when they was hit in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notifies. Ts.

41 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 01/01/2003

Nar 1/29/2003. The consumer was involved in a head on collision which caused $6000. 00 in damages and the air bags did not deploy. The consumer received injuries which required extensive medical treatment.

42 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 10/04/2002

The consumer was in a three vehicle crash, in which her vehicle was in the middle and the air bags did not deploy.

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43 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 07/27/2002

Consumer states vehicle was involved in a head-on collision while driving causing damage to the front of the vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. Manufacturer notified.

44 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 05/13/2002

Brakes failed while applyed at 55 mph, brake pedal went to the floor, and caused a vehicle crash. Dealer notified. The vehicle flipped over three times ejecting the passenger and injuring the driver critically. The air bag failed to deploy during the accident. The vehicle had cruise control and seat belt problem and experienced a tire blew out.

45 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 10/03/2001

While traveling at about 15-20 mph consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle, and air bags did not deploy. There was some damage to front of vehicle.

46 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 09/04/2001

My husband hit a truck at about 40 miles per hour and the air bags did not deploy. The accident involved 4 cars,ours being the last in line. My husand hit the truck with such force that it threw the truck into the median.

47 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 05/14/2001

While traveling at approximately 55 to 60 mph vehicle impacted on 3 deers. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy, and driver hit her head on steering wheel. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

48 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 04/27/2001

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 40mph. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy.

49 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 04/01/2001

Consumer was traveling at approximately 30 mph when pulling out from a traffic light and rear ended a pick up truck. Approximately $5000+ damage done to front end of vehicle. Also, driver's and passenger's air bags failed to deploy. Consumer states rear brakes did not seem to work.

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50 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 05/31/2000

Vechicle involved in a crash with a dumptruck at 70 miles per hour, was hit on all four corners when collided with guardrail, in addition to being hit in the front and airbags did not deploy.

51 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 04/25/2000

I was going 60 mph when I hit a deer it smashed the the front end of my car and my air bags did not deploy.

52 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 01/10/2000

While driving at approximately 20 mph driver rearended a truck ,dual airbags did not deploy, causing serious injuries. Manufacturer claimed airbags were not deective. Please provide further information.

53 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 12/19/1999

2nd accident, brake pedal went to floor, car did not slowdown, direct fronal impact 45mph, driver's & passenger's airbags did not deploy.

54 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 11/23/1999

While traveling consumer blacked out, hit a telphone pole, and air bag did not deploy.

55 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 10/12/1999

While driving 30 mph vehicle had a direct frontal impact, and driver's/passenger's airbags did not deploy which did not protect the occupant in crash. Please provide further information.

56 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 09/18/1999

70 degrees, dry level road surface, slight curve in road to left. Frontal impact at 40mph into side of second vehicle that ran stop sign. Pressed brake pedal with both feet at maximum force. Brake pedal went to floor and car did not slow or stop resulting in impact. Normaly, abs activates at the slightest sign of road irregularity. Abs sounds not heard during entire incident. Abs pulsing sensation in brake pedal not felt during entire incident. Also, front driver and front passenger airbags did not deploy.

57 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 09/05/1999

While driving 35 mph had a direct frontal impact in which the driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the driver in this crash. Please provide further information and VIN#.

58 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 09/01/1999

An accident involving consumer's wife who was driving vehicle. A vehicle crossed in front of consumer's vehicle while she was driving at approximately 35 mph. Driver's airbag failed to deploy when accident occurred. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

59 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 01/14/1999

Vehicle went out of control while turning off freeway. Hit by another vehicle which caused major damages in front of vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer notified.

60 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 11/18/1998

Whenever brakes are applied, they would make loud squealing noises. They would let go while being pressed. Rearended another vehicle when the brakes failed to work properly at 60 mph. At time of impact, the air bags did not deploy.

61 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 03/15/1998

Was driving at approxiamtely 15-20 mph, hit another vehicle head-on which was going about 30 mph. Direct hit and airbags on both sides did not deploy, causing the consumer to hit steering wheel and windshield.

62 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 12/26/1997

While driving 55-60 mph vehicle hit a horse, and the airbag s did not deploy. The owner has been trying to reach the dealer.

63 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 08/22/1997

While driving at 40mph the vehicle had a frontal impact on the passenger's side of the vehicle, hitting the left side of the other vehicle, and the defective airbag system did not deploy which did not protect the occupants in the accident. Sensors are located behind the headlight.

64 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

Consumer was involved in a collision in which the air bags did not deploy. Consumer received extensive injuries.

65 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Consumer was involved in a 55 mph frontal collision ,hitting a barrier in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unkown. Please give any further details.

66 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Dodge Stratus

Vehicle was involved in a 40 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

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67 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which air bags did not deploy, and rear seat released from the seat tracks. Please give any further details.

68 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

This vehicle ran into the rear of another vehicle while braking from the speed of 70 mph. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy. The dealer has been contacted.

69 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Dodge Stratus

While stopping abruptly the brakes locked up and did not slow the vehicle causing consumer to rear end the vehicle in front of him, the air bags did not deploy, driver and occupants suffered head and neck injuries. Nlm.

70 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

While driving at slow speed pulling into an intersection involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle driving at 25 mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained head injuries.



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