"takata recall" on nov. 04,2015 a car pulled out in front of me. I had the right of way and was moving approx. 30-35mph. I t-boned the other vehicle. The airbags failed to deploy. There were 2 other passengers other than myself. The driver had hit his leg under the dash. I was in the front passengers seat and bothe my knees hit the lower part of the dash. My seat belt did work on impact and I went to the hospital by ambulance. My daughter inlaw was in the back seat behind the drivers side and she suffered 2 bumps on her head. As for me, I didnt have any broken bones but I sufered severe bruising. I was in shock and minutes after the accident I started feeling sharp pains to the left part of my chest constantly like needles stabing over and over. It was difficult for me to breath. I couldn't get a full breath. The last few days I've started having muscle spasms in my left side of my neck and upper left arm/shoulder. Other pain I've been having I've explained to the doctor and others and they tell me that it is my siatic (don't know how to spell it) nerve. If I stand wrong or reach up with my arms the pain goes from my lower back and all the way down the back of my legs. It's a deep aching pain that seems to be aggrivating. It is worse in the mornigs or when it it cold. I have to take muscle relaxers, dont know if there is any permanent damage. Only time will tell. Cat scan and x-rays came back ok. No broken bones. I have the police report of the incident but at this time I do not have the resources to scan and download. If its needed I can provide it at a later time. I have an attorney.
Chrysler 300M no deployment problems
26 of the 873 owner complaints about the Chrysler 300M describe airbags did not deploy in a crash, most of them for the 1999 model year.
- owner complaints
- 26
- worst model year
- 1999
- typical mileage
- 81,000
By model year
Often reported together
Power steering loss 1Loss of power 1Fire or smoke 1Ball joint 1
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler 300m. While driving at 15 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle's battery dropped to the ground. The failure caused a loss of power steering that later caused the vehicle to crash into a sewage area. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler 300m. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were reported and no police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the contact suddenly lost control of the steering causing the vehicle to crash on the guard rail. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the lug nut on the right tie rod became loose. As a result, the pin would need to be replaced as preventative measure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 194,000.
I was stopped at a red light vehicle behind me did not stop and rear ended me. Both front seats in my car let loose and the seat backs went fully reclined. My wife and I were both laying on our backs with heads on the back seat. The car was still moving, it was hard for me to get upright and stop the car. Chrysler told me the seats are designed this way. Here is what they said "the seats in your vehicle. Our design to progressively tilt just during a rear impact collision. The idea behind that, is that it does lesson injuries to the front seat vehicle occupants once that happens so that would be a normal occurrence for your vehicle in a rear end collision". I say [xxx]. If someone was in the back the seat would have broken their legs. It was not a"progressive" tilt, they flew back. They air bags did not deploy. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler 300m. The contact was attempting a turn when the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a residential home. The airbags did not deploy. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure and crash. The vehicle was destroyed. Both the driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. A police report was filed. The failure and current mileage was 55,000. Updated 05/10/12
Rear end accident approx 35-40 miles per hour, car towed from scene, approx $6000 damage to front end, and driver air bag did not deploy, sustained, back, neck and leg injures, they stated wiring could of been corroded.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chrysler 300m. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to hydroplane and the vehicle spun off the road and struck three guard rails. The air bags failed to deploy. He sustained severe headaches and migraines and could not move his right arm. He also sustained a severe whiplash. The vehicle was completely destroyed. He has not notified anyone other than the insurance agency. The police arrived at the scene and a police report was filed. The failure and current mileages were unknown.
2000 chrysler 300m, front impact with 1,600 lbs steer, at 55 MPH. Totaled car and severely injured driver. Air bags did not deploy. This happened at 1 a.m., cow was a black angus that ran out of ditch directly in front of car. Back of cow crashed through entire windshield, stopped car immediately on impact.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 MPH the contact hit another vehicle from the rear and the frontal airbags did not deploy. The vehicle sustained frontal damage and a police report was filed. Although the dealership was alerted, no appointment for inspection has been made. Updated 4/11/2006 -
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.
- Risk
- This condition could increase the risk of a passenger occupant injury under certain accident conditions.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.
Recall number 99V343000 · Recall details
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Which Chrysler 300M years have airbags did not deploy in a crash problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1999 (12 complaints), 2000 (8 complaints) and 2002 (4 complaints).
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