Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Plymouth Neon - part 1

Plymouth Neon owners have reported 35 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 Plymouth Neon based on all problems reported for the Neon.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 10/14/2006

I had hit the side of a van with the front of my vehicle, I was braking when I hit him so I could have been going between 40 and 50 mph. My air bags did not deploy.

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2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 05/12/2005

Dt consumer stated the air bag did not deploy in a front end collision. The air bag light did not come on any time before the accident.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 03/01/2005

2001 Plymouth Neon air bags did not deploy during accident. Consumer stated, hit the tractor trailer head on and air did not deploy, airbag is defective.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 02/23/2005

My daughter was dirving to work, another vehicle ran a red light and they collided. The driver side air bag failed to deploy. My daughter hit the steering wheel and suffered a concussion. The car was totaled by the insurance company.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 07/27/2004

While driving consumer's vehicle collided with the vehicle in front. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries. Vehicle was towed to a garage. This information was provided by jason mother joyce betrial.

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6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 01/16/2004

A tractor trailer suddenly pulled out in-front of the consumer. The consumer wasn't able to stop because their vehicle skidded on a patch of ice. The vehicle's speed was 40 mph before it skidded on the ice. This resulted in the vehicle crashing into the trailer head on. Upon impact the vehicle bounced off the trailer before coming to a complete stop. While at a complete stop the vehicle was rear ended by a SUV truck. The frontal air bags failed to deploy upon impact. The driver sustained whip lash, cervical strain and back injuries.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 01/20/2002

While driving 20 mph an accident occurred and air bags did not deploy.

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8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 01/20/2002

While accelerating from a stop, heading east, another vehicle driving approximately 45 mph, heading north, crashed into front of consumer's car. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy during this crash, and there were no injuries to report. Vehicle has not been examined to determine a cause for problem with air bags. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 12/28/2001

Consumer rearended another vehicle at 35 mph. Upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy. Vehicle at dealership at this time.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 11/05/2001

While traveling approximately 30 mph rear-ended another vehicle. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy during this crash. Vehicle has not been examined by dealership or insurance company. *note: passenger has experienced back pain since this incident happened. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 09/21/2001

While traveling at about 25-35 mph consumer's vehicle ran into a tree head-on . Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 06/10/2001

Vehicle was involved in a t-bone collision of 31 mph with a 1991 Ford, explorer; both air bags did not deploy, both driver and passenger have received minor injuries, and vehicle was a total loss. Manufacturer was notified. Provide any further details on this matter.

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13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 04/20/2001

While stopping at a red light vehicle was rearended and forced into another vehicle . Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. There was over $3000 dollars worth of damage to front end.

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14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 03/12/2001

Was driving 40-45mph and rearended another vehicle in front traveling slow. Upon impact, airbags failed to deploy. Driver's head hit frame of vehicle above windshield. Was treated at site.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 10/22/2000

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a guradrail at 55 mph. Front of vehicle was totaled. Also, upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that a representative will be sent out, still waiting. Please feel free to provide any futher information on this matter.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 06/13/2000

Was driving approximately 75mph when a deer jumped in front of vehicle. Upon impact with deer, air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle towed to body shop. While at body shop for repairs, mechanic could not find location of air bag sensors. Found wiring harness for air bags. 1 injury. No emergency room treatment.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 05/12/2000

Consumer was involved in a 60 mph frontal collision in which the driver's/ passenger's air bags did not deploy.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 04/23/2000

Air bags did not deploy in crash. Some one would have gotten really hurt if sitting on that side, oil leaks horribly after only 48,000 miles, alot of problems I have seen with that one as well.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 04/04/2000

Vehicle was involved in a direct frontal collision. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, and seat belt did not retract, resulting in minor injuries. Vehicle was totalled. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

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20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 03/01/2000

Consumer's vehicle was at a stopping position when a large truck struck the rear of vehicle at an impact of 50-55 mph;, and both air bags failed to deploy. No injuries reported, and dealer was not contacted at this time.

21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 08/13/1999

While parking and applying the brakes pedal would not depress. The accelerator pedal would not move and steering wheel locked up, causing driver to hit a crub and then a parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy in the crash. The vehicle was towed to the dealer's body shop for repairs. Please provide any further information.

22 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 05/22/1999

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the airbags did not deploy. The manufacturer has not been notified.

23 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 05/22/1999

#1 air bags did not deploy with approx $3000 in front end damage. One injured #2 head gaskets needed to be replaced twice.

24 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 05/06/1999

My airbag did not deploy with a 45 mph front crash.

25 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 04/09/1999

Said vehicle involved in frontal impact crash- airbags did not deploy.

26 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 04/03/1999

Consumer's air bag did not deployed in an accident.

27 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 07/04/1998

Consumer was driving on the road at 25 mph on normal road conditions when suddenly had to apply brakes. Brakes failed to operate properly which caused vehicle to hit the rear of the vehicle in front. Both air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.

28 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 09/20/1996

Wife driving, suddenly another vehicle pulled out in front of her, she hit vehicle head-on going about 40 mph, air bag did not deploy.

29 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 05/31/1996

Dual airbags did not deploy during front end collision, vehicle rearended another vehicle at 35 mph, both vehicles suddenly slammed on brakes.

30 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

While traveling at 65 mph this vehicle was struck from the rear. Vehicle spinned out in the middele of the highway and was hit four more times. The air bags did not deploy. Dealer has not been contacted.

31 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Plymouth Neon

Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which the driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy. Please give any further details.

32 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Plymouth Neon

The vehicle rear ended another motorist, and the air bags failed to deploy.

33 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

Both air bags did not deploy during an accident, driver and passenger suffered serious injuries.

34 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

Both air bags did not deploy during an accident, driver and passenger suffered serious injuries.

35 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Plymouth Neon

Consumer was traveling 45 mph, drove over some gravel in the road, lost control of vehicle and hit a guard rail. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.


Other Common Air Bag related problems of Plymouth Neon

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Air Bag problems
37
Air Bag Not Deploy problems
35
Side/window Air Bag problems
14
Air Bag problems
12
Air Bag Light On problems
1
Warning Light On problems
1

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