While driving vehicle swerved to keep from hitting an animal. Instead, it hit a tree at 45 MPH. Consumer's head crashed into the windshield, breaking the windshield. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Contacted the manufacturer. It took two weeks for manufacturer to assess the damage.
1992 Dodge Caravan: airbags did not deploy in a crash
16 of the 912 complaints about the 1992 Dodge Caravan describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
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Vehicle 2 slammed on brakes causing vehicle 1 to rear end vehicle 2. Airbags did not deploy, 2 people were injured in the accident, claim 46-0463-331.
Front collision at 45 MPH and airbags did not deploy, consumer suffered extensive back and neck injuries. Vehicle was totalled.
While approaching vehicle 2 at a traffic light, vehicle 1 was braking, pavement was damp and vehicle 1 slid into rear of vehicle 2. Air bags did not deploy, one person was injured in accident, claim 11-3696-209.
Was making left turn. Another vehicle ran red light and hit consumer's vehicle on side.upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy. Driver sustained injuries, and was hospitalized.
Consumer lost control of the vehicle and air bag did not deploy when the vehicle hit a tree, occupant/owner of the vehicle died of cardiac arrest at hospital (hartford county sheriffs orffice - sherrif traffic enforcenent section) . Nlm
Consumer's automobile had rearended a 2001 ford pickup truck, and driver's airbag did not deploy. The effect of the airbag not deploying could cause serious injuries to consumer.
While driving down highway, another vehicle coming around a curve from the opposite direction, lost control and hit consumer in the front end. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy.
Traveling approximately 55 MPH on the beltway, consumer was approching turn off when she was involved in a three car collision. Seat belt failed to hold, and the driver's side air bag did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time.
Driving 30-40mph when blazer ran red light & hit caravan on driver's side. Air bag did not deploy. Seat belt restrained, but had trauma to neck & shoulders.
While traveling 25-30mph, hit a pole, impact was on the front bumper slightly off the center to the driver side with significant front end damage, driver air bag did not deploy.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures
- Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles
- Subject regarding airbag on - off switches
- Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches
- Discussion on airbag on- off switches for selected vehicles ak
- Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Dodge Caravan no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1992 Dodge Caravan?
16 of 912 owner complaints about the 1992 Dodge Caravan (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Dodge Caravan?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Dodge Caravan
ABS 160Brake failure 76Seat belt 52Wipers 35Transmission failure 26Power steering loss 19Stalling 14Loss of power 13Fuel pump 8Won't shift 8Slipping 7Door locks 6Headlights 6Spongy pedal 6Engine failure 5Fire or smoke 5
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