Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Mitsubishi Mirage - part 1

When having to brake with any suddenness at all, I met two extremes. They either engaged so abruptly everything was thrown forward, or they failed to engage enough. Sudden- I describe this type of braking as when being cut in front of. The necessity to brake in this manner would throw my dogs and belongings into the floor. It happened frequently enough to make an impression. It seemed irregular to me. Extreme- #1: I encountered a pile-up of traffic unexpectedly and outside of the usual slowing areas for the highway. I had to slam on my brakes. The car did not slow sufficiently. The dogs were not thrown to the floor. I avoided collision by moving to another lane. A terrifying moment, but the brakes resumed normal functions under normal conditions. #2- as I drove around a mountainous bend and negotiated some traffic, I was faced with a car at a full stop at a pedestrian crosswalk a short distance ahead of me. I slammed my brakes. The car didn't slow enough. Nothing was thrown forward until the collision. As my foot was fully pressing down on them, I question if the brakes malfunctioned under extreme braking again. Normal- (2000 miles on the car)I approached a stoplight at the end of a steep road. The brakes made a grinding sound and a mechanical pop-like sound. I let off of them then reapplied slowly several times until the car stopped. The sound repeated every time I braked. It sounded as if I continued to brake, they would break. The noises dissipated after I continued. I reported it at my first oil change. He said they were fine. On review at the salvage lot, the brakes appear normal yet remarkably shiny and unused for 14,500 miles. Other: the airbags did not deploy though the car totaled. The display was often in french though english was selected. I do not know if the brakes are in any way run by the computerized part of the car so I add this detail.

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Tl the contact owned a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. There was no warning lights illuminated. The driver lost consciousness and sustained minor injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000. The VIN was not provided.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that while at a stop, and attempted to make a turn, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a railroad track without warning. The air bags s did not deploy. . The contact did not sustain any injury, a police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged and was towed to a body shop where the vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v686000 (19v330000) (air bags). The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was called at 888-648-7820 and no one answered the phone. The failure mileage was 6,502. Parts distribution disconnect fe.

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, had slowed down at a stop just as another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed made a left coming down a hill and crashed into the front of the contacts vehicle. None of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained back pains that required medical attention. A police report was filed. A dealer or an independent mechanic was not notified to inspect and diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified after the crash to determine if they may investigate why the air bags failed to deploy. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

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I was in the center of a four car collision in which my car was hit from the front and back, while stationary and my airbags did not deploy. I was at a stop along a city street.

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On 3/8/2018, my 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage was hit on the front driver side by a simi-truck going 50 or more miles per hour. Yet, my air bags did not deploy. I suffered significant injuries from this accident which could have been less severe, if my air bags deployed accordingly. I was not told when buying the car of any defects with the air bags or sensors. There is currently an open recall on the airbags still being researched. I found this out after searching for answers as to why my air bags didn't deploy. It was just put in around the time I bought my car.

Tl the contact owned a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it flipped over three times. The frontal air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The fire department was present and a fire report was filed. The driver and a passenger were injured, taken to the hospital by ambulance, treated, and released. The contact also stated that the vehicle was taken to mountaineer automotive (615 n eisenhower drive, buckley, wv, 25801) to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17v686000 (air bags) three weeks prior to the crash. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer afterwards for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.

Tl the contact owned a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage. While driving approximately 25 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle, drove off the road, crashed, and flipped the vehicle over. The vehicle sustained severe damage to the front end, but the air bags did not deploy. The contacted stated that the covers for the side curtain air bags came off, but the air bags did not deploy. Both the driver and front passenger sustained neck and back injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The local dealer (mountaineer automotive, 615 n. Eisenhower dr, beckley, wv) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 10,000.

The contact owned a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage. While driving 35 mph, another vehicle attempted to merge into the contact's lane and crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle rolled over multiple times and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained jaw, knee, shoulder, and other injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the crash scene to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.

I had a car wreck on June 10, 2016. I hit an SUV that pulled out in front of me, and my air bag did not deploy on intial impact. I hit the SUV, then hit an imbankment. When I hit the imbankment, it deployed. It should have come out on intial impact. The impact ws so great, I hit my head on windshield and cracked glass above sterring wheel, even though I had my seat belt on. I have pictures of car, but it will not allow me to upload them for some reason. I can email them to you if you need me to.

The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact's vehicle was rear ended while at a stop. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the preceding vehicle. The front air bags failed to deploy. The contact, driver, and rear and front passengers suffered injuries to the head and neck. A police report was filed. Medical attention was received. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for further inspection. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle sled on a patch of black,hitting a tree. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. Prior to the crash. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained that needed medical attention but a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot where it was deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealership for an air bag failure determination. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated received NHTSA campaign number: 17v686000 (air bags) after the collision. The failure mileage was unknown. Aa.

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that while attempting to pull out from a completed stop at about 10 mph, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed for the accident. The contact did sustain injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed totaled. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v594000 (air bags) however, the part to the do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect. Wh.

Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that the vehicle was in an accident and the air bags did not deploy. There were injuries to the neck and the left side of the contact's body. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 29,000. Ad.

The contact owns a 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage. While stopped, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the front end was damaged. The contact sustained injuries. The insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. The contact called the manufacturer, but is getting the run around. A police report was filed. The powertrain and fuel type were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 200,000.

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Driver lost control after the emergency brake was enabled, car freewheeled and crashed head on into utility pole. Drive crushed up dashboard with severe life threatening injuries in critical condition. Passenger side airbag did not deploy and seatbelt did not retract in result my husband was killed immediately.

While driving at a 30 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. Upon impact, front air bags did not deploy. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Consumer sustained minor injuries. Dealership was aware of the problem, but did not resolve it.

Vehicle involved in severe crash with heavy front end damage. The air bags did not deploy resulting in facial injuries and cracked ribs to the driver.

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When the consumer tried to avoid hitting another vehicle, the vehicle hit a street divider and the air bags failed to deploy.

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Faulty brakes-in Dec,2002, had to hit brakes when vehicle pulled in front of me. I immediately lost control of vehicle-no steering- and car spun several times. Appeared brakes locked up even though I have abs system. 2/2003-same thing. Was couple lengths behind vehicle when car in front suddenly pulled to left lane because a veh had almost stopped in road. When I pushed on brakes, they again locked up with no steering control causing me to hit vehicle in front of me even though I was trying to steer vehicle off into emer lane. Was going about 55 and air bags did not even deploy. Had problems with brakes/tires squeaking in 12/2001 & took in for repair. Was told it was a transmission problem & was repaired under warranty but car still clicked during turns.

2001 Mitsubishi Mirage involved in head-on collision with 1994 Ford explorer. Both vehicles estimated to be traveling 35 miles per hour. Air bags did not deploy in 2001 Mitsubishi. Vehicle is a total loss. Adjusters for both insurance companies involved commented that they were surprised that air bags did not deploy. Contacted Mitsubishi because of my concern that air bags did not deploy. Asked if they could have representative inspect vehicle. Their response was that there was probably too little impact to deploy air bags. When I explained that the vehicle was a total loss they said I could do whatever I wanted at my own expense and they would send me a brochure on air bags.

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Vehicle was rear ended by semi traveling 20 miles per hour, seat belts failed to hold driver and passenger in place, air bags did not deploy, driver suffered back, chest, knee and ankle injuries, passenger injuried spinitis tendon, bucket seats collapsed backwards touching rear bench seats.

Vehicle was involved in a 20 mph frontal collision in which driver and passenger air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. One person was injured in the accident.

The air bags did not deploy during an accident. Yh.

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The air bags did not deploy during an accident. Yh.

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collison in which the front driver's side and passenger's side airbags failed to deploy. As a result the driver sustained injuries to neck and back. The dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted.

While consumer was standing still at a red light vehicle was rearended by another vehicle at about 30 mph. . Consumer's vehicle went into a spin, and stopped after hitting a fire hydrant head-on. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Has not contacted dealer.

While at a standstill, another vehicle rearended Mirage. Impact pushed vehicle into a van. After impacting van, air bags failed to deploy. Driver suffered injuries, had emergency room treatment.

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We had the car aligned several times after the control arm was replaced on the right side front wheel. It was broke when car was purchased. The car stalled about 5 different times at highway speeds. I asked the repair department to check but they said there was no problem. The right window motor went out and had to be repaired. The accident that occurred on 2-13-2001 happened because the engine stalled and when the car pulled to the right my daughter went off the road and was unable to correct before hitting a tree and fence at around 60 mph the car was totalled and the air bags failed to deploy. Luckily my daughter was not severely injured. She suffered some cuts, bruising and back pain from the accident. A passenger with her at the time was shook up, but was unhurt. This could have been prevented had they fixed the car when it was taken in. I was never told that there had been recalls on cars made in japan which is where this cars parts came from and assembly took place. I have contaced customer service and they only give me the run around saying they want proof the car failed. I would think pictures of the vehicle and our statements would say something. I have photos of the car and the airbag area.

While holding brake pedal enigine suddenly accelerated into a pole. This has happened twice. Second time a garage door was hit. Air bags did not deploy in either incident. There was a recall ( 00v311001) for possible loose crank shaft pulley bolt and the dealer reinstalled it.

While stopping during rain consumer's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle, causing consumer to rear end a vehicle in front. Upon impact, driver's seat broke, and airbags did not deploy.

Driver hit a deer with a 65 mph impact , dual airbags did not deploy, causing neck/ lower back, and face injuries to driver, even with seatbelt worn.

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While driving about 65 mph struck another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy.

While driving 35-40 mph the vehicle hydroplaned and slid down into a embankment in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, and did not protect the occupant.

While the vehicle was sitting still at a stop light it was hit from the rear, and the passenger's and driver's air bags did not deploy. There was one injury. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem. An insurance claim was filed.