2016 Chrysler 200: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Dec 10, 2022 · Airbags · UT · crash · 2 injuries

I was unable to stop fast enough and went through a red light and t boned another car. My airbags failed to go off. Everyone, including the police officer was shocked that they did not deploy.

Filed Aug 4, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · OK

My car gave me a service airbag message when I started it on July 31st. I already had an appointment scheduled with a Chrysler dealer to resolve an unrelated recall issue, so I asked them to look into what was causing the airbag issue, as well. They told me that the jumper wiring needed to be replaced on both sides of the vehicle in order to resolve diagnostic code B0020-13. They quoted me over $2,800.00 to fix the issue and told me that my airbags would not go off if I were to get in an accident unless the repairs were made. I am unable to afford this, so I contacted FHA customer service to seek cost assistance, but was told my car is too far out of warranty. My car only has 78,000 miles, so I should not have any safety issues with it. I was told by the technician that this is a common problem with my vehicle. Seeing as this is a safety issue and it is a common issue, I believe it is worth investigating to determine if it is caused by a manufacturing defect. I, like most people, cannot afford this costly of a repair, so I am putting my life at risk each time I drive my car, which I now know will not deploy the safety bags if I get in an accident. To make matters worse, I had to pay a $150.00 diagnostics fee just to find this out.

Filed Nov 10, 2020 · Airbags · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact's son owned a 2016 chrysler 200. The contact stated that while her son was crossing an intersection at 35 MPH, a drunk driver ran a red light which caused her son to t-bone the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's son was treated at the scene for bruises to his chest and upper left shoulder but he was not taken to the hospital. The whereabouts of the other driver were unknown as he was arrested at the scene of the accident. The contact was uncertain if a police report was filed. Due to the accident, the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where an assessment on the vehicle had yet to be determined. The manufacturer nor the dealer had yet to be notified of the failure. Despite an official assessment, the contact considered the vehicle to be destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Jul 20, 2019 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Crashed into vehicle in front of me due to not being able to stop in time while traveling 25-30 MPH, possibly faster. Front end completely crumpled and vehicle was considered total loss. Airbags did not deploy at all.

Filed Jun 25, 2018 · Airbags · 35,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chrysler 200. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle, drove down an embankment, and crashed. During the incident, the front end of the vehicle sustained severe damage; however, the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a head laceration and a fractured nose that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an undisclosed location. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer (santa maria chrysler, dodge, jeep, ram, 1918 s broadway, santa maria, ca 93454) were both notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000. *dt

Filed May 9, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · 33,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall the side air bag did not deploy after my car was wrecked into . It totally destroyed the back door on the passenger side of my car and hit the front passenger door also. I was making a left turn and a car tboned me in the passenger side of my car.

Filed Mar 10, 2017 · Airbags · 11,300 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 chrysler 200. While the contact was stopped at a red light, a second vehicle traveling between 45 and 60 MPH crashed into the contact's rear bumper. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The front end of the contact's vehicle sustained significant damage. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained undisclosed injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,300.

Filed Mar 7, 2017 · Steering · 31,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 chrysler 200. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle shook and the tie rod fractured. The failure caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered muscle spasms and back pain, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was

Filed May 17, 2016 · Airbags · 5,013 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chrysler 200. While the contact's vehicle was stopped at a red light, it was rear ended at 35 MPH. The contact's vehicle rear ended a third vehicle. The driver's air bag did not deploy. The contact and passenger were injured and required medical attention. A police report was filed. Chrysler sent engineers to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed. The failure mileage was 5,013.

Filed Feb 12, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 5,000 miles · AR · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall, this new car is a 2016 200s with5000 miles. This car caused a accident on 02/09/16 when the front brakes locked up at 50 miles an hour. Sending the driver into a light pole. When the vehicle hit the pole the air bags did not deploy from the steering. The air bags over all doors did deploy and the air bags on the side of the front seat did deploy but never the steering wheel air bag. The brakes are faulty and have gone all the way to the floor when pressing on the brake. By pumping the brakes the brake would work. When the accident happened the driver pressed the brake to turn a corner but rather than the vehicle slowing down the brakes locked down in front and sent the vehicle across the road into a light pole.