The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, she lost control of her vehicle. The contact stated that she crashed into a pole, however, the air bag did not deploy. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated at the time. The contact stated that no medical attention was needed, and no police report was made. The contact stated that she then had the vehicle towed to her residence where it remained in her possession. The contact stated that she then contacted the dealer, as well as the manufacturer who advised her to contact the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was 189,000.
2010 Dodge Caliber: airbags did not deploy in a crash
7 of the 157 complaints about the 2010 Dodge Caliber describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Takata recall on hwy 59 4 miles south of fairfax mo a deer ran across hwy and my vehicle split the deer in half and my side airbags did not deploy also my knees were injured and cut from the bottom air bag but no airbag ever hit my upper body. Also a code for fault wor bag deploy was always on with my car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caliber. While slowing down to approximately 5 MPH towards an intersection, another vehicle collided into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to lock. The contact sustained head, chest, and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
I was traveling at approximately 40 MPH when I lost consciousness due to adverse reaction to a prescribed medication. Approached retro-style pickup truck stopped at red light & because of being unconscious didn't apply brakes to slow down & stop. Frontal crash into rear end of stopped vehicle. Airbags didn't deploy nor did seatbelt engage to prevent me from being thrust forward face first into steering wheel. Incurred significant damage to front teeth & neck/back strain. Was informed by chrysler corp. That airbag sensors are positioned too low for deployment. Also informed because I did not apply brakes this was cause for both seat belt not engaging to prevent forward thrust into steering wheel and deployment if airbags. Also was told seat belt & airbag will not engage their safety features because I didn't apply brakes creating an inertia effect which would have activated both safety mechanisms. This is disturbing @ many levels as: 1 how can airbag sensors be positioned so low they won't deploy upon impact with vehicles higher from ground than mine? 2 when unconscious brakes cannot be applied therefore engaging what are supposed to be safety features to prevent injury or death? This whole incident is very unsettling as I no longer feel safe driving this vehicle. These above mentioned failures of safety features not engaging at relatively higher speed impact into rear end of stopped vehicle is not acceptable & should be thoroughly investigated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caliber. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH a vehicle crashed into the front drivers side of the vehicle breaking the front axle. When the crash occurred the air bags did not deploy. The driver was injured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who offered no explanation as to why the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not repaired. The mileage was unknown.
While turning at low speed car accelerated uncontrollably. Air bags did not deploy in frontal crash. Car caught fire.
Tl* the contact rented a 2010 dodge caliber from a local vehicle rental company. While driving at speeds of 50 MPH, the vehicle crashed and the air bags did not deploy upon impact. There were three reported injuries and both the police and medical units arrived on scene. A police report was filed accordingly. The vehicle was towed to the vehicle rental company. The current and failure mileages were 3,000. Updated 08/12/10 *bf updated 08/18/10
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2010 Dodge Caliber no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2010 Dodge Caliber?
7 of 157 owner complaints about the 2010 Dodge Caliber (4%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Dodge Caliber?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Dodge Caliber
Stalling 23Airbag light 10Ball joint 9Jerking 9Won't start 8Check engine light 6Headlights 6
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