The contact owned a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, an unknown Toyota Minivan entered his driving route and crashed into the vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to his back, neck, and feet and bruising. Medical attention was provided. The passenger sustained injuries to his neck, back, and shoulder, and medical attention was provided. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his resident. The air bags did not deploy. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The VIN was not available.
Dodge Caravan no deployment problems
201 of the 10,018 owner complaints about the Dodge Caravan describe airbags did not deploy in a crash, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 201
- worst model year
- 1994
- typical mileage
- 99,000
Is there a fix? There are 5 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Airbag light 11Brake failure 5ABS 3Steering noise 2Seat belt 2Headlights 2Knocking 2Adaptive cruise 2
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. While driving 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact also mentioned that there was a strong odor of fuel inside the vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruising around her chest that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that there was a leak from the radiator and they replaced the hood. The contact also mentioned that her employer owned a fleet of vehicles that experienced the same failures. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 22,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 1998 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into a second vehicle. The front end was severely damaged. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. The passenger side air bag deployed although no passenger was present in the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The driver sustained a head laceration above the right eye, a concussion, a bruised heart and lung, left knee laceration, and chest bruises from the seat belts. Also, both wrists and elbows were injured. A police report was filed. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 135,000.
I was driving eastbound on a city road at 30mph. From the north, my driver side a truck ran a stop sign as I was going through the intersection and my vehicle struck his crumpling the front end of my van. My concern is that the airbags never deployed. While more damage was done on the driver side the entire front was smashed backwards and his vehicle had spun and also struck the passenger side behind the front tire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge caravan. While driving 5 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, a 2004 honda accord crashed into the passenger side and sliding door of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that the overhead air bags deployed, but were deflated. In addition, the other air bags failed to deploy at all. The contact was not injured. The passenger sustained bruises to the upper right torso and hip that required medical attention. The contact stated that the driver of the 2004 honda accord sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting inspection by the insurance company. The local dealer was not contacted for diagnosis of the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. Another vehicle crossed the contact's path and crashed into the contact's vehicle. The contact fainted. The driver sustained hand, wrist, and neck pains. The front passenger sustained neck and spinal injuries. Medical attention was required. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and was not inspected or diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that there was no recall. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
Myself and two others just recently got into a car accident and my airbags didnt go off . Thank god that we had our seatbelts on. A car cut a bus off on hwy44 wwst in inverness fl, we all had to hit our brakes and ending up hitting another car at 30-40 MPH. When made inpack with the other car the airbags did not go off leading to injuries and had to go to the hospital.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. While the vehicle was at a stop light, a second vehicle crashed into the passenger side. The contact's vehicle was pushed into a third vehicle. During the crash, the front end was severely damaged but the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a fractured cervical spine that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The cause of the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. While driving at 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained shoulder, wrist, and foot injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,300.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. While driving at 55 MPH, the contact t-boned the preceding vehicle on the driver side. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to the impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,000.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 dodge caravan, grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, alaska and the district of columbia. The front crash sensors may crack under certain environmental conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor. This can cause the sensor to become inoperative and illuminate the airbag warning light. These sensors were added to enhance the performance of the airbag system in certain frontal crashes.
- Risk
- If the front crash sensors become inoperative, the driver is immediately alerted by illumination of the airbag warning light and the vehicle should be promptly serviced. Until the vehicle is repaired, the airbags may not provide the enhanced protection in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will replace the front airbag sensors with a new design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety improvement campaign will begin during june 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 10V008000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Certain minivans are being recalled that were originally sold in or currently registered in the 27 states plus the district of columbia that use greater amounts of salt for winter road deicing. The up-front (uf) air bag sensors that contain brass bushings installed in these vehicles may corrode and crack allowing water to enter the sensor. These sensors provide enhanced air bag performance in certain types of frontal crashes.
- Risk
- In one of these crashes, with one or both of the vehicle's uf sensors inoperative, the occupants will not benefit from the enhanced air bag protection that these sensors would provide.
- Remedy
- For vehicles registered in the recall states, dealers will replace the original uf air bag sensors with ones with greater corrosion resistance. Vehicles registered in other states will obtain a lifetime free replacement of any uf sensor that fails. The campaign began on july 2, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 07V192000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
- Risk
- This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it will replace the clockspring at no charge if it fails. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. The recall began on october 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V480000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
- Risk
- This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. Owner notification began november 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 02V293000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently deploy.
- Risk
- Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. Any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.
Recall number 99V113000 · Recall details
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Which Dodge Caravan years have airbags did not deploy in a crash problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1994 (32 complaints), 1995 (25 complaints) and 1999 (20 complaints).
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