Driver side air bags did NOT deploy resulting in injury
2020 Chrysler Pacifica: airbags did not deploy in a crash
5 of the 176 complaints about the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Driver side airbags failed to deploy during total loss head on collision.
Exiting I-75, vehicle initially slowed but then accelerated while braking. Result was a collision with vehicle on exit ramp. Vehicle is still at collision shop. There was no forward collision warning. Air bags did not deploy despite impact that resulted in radiator being punctured by hitch of pick-up truck.
My wife was stationary at a red light with my daughter in the second row. A car approached the light and slammed into the back of her car ii don't think they were slowing down). She then hit the vehicle in front of her. The air bags did not deploy and the seatbelt did not fully engage. As a result, she hit the steering wheel causing fractures, a concussion and a minor brain bleed.*dt*dt*dt*jb*jb *tr
Tl* the contact rented a 2020 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH crashed into two deers. There were no reported injuries. The driver's and passenger side air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dallas ft worth airport. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 3,100. The VIN was not available.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window: curtain
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Pacifica and 2020-2021, 2023 Voyager vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Risk
- An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA's number for this recall is A8B.
Recall number 24V793000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica?
5 of 176 owner complaints about the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica
Check engine light 24Start-stop 15Stalling 14Loss of power 10Engine failure 9Jerking 9Power steering loss 8Won't shift 7Misfire 6Overheating 6Backup camera 5Grinding brakes 5Transmission failure 5
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