1996 Dodge Dakota airbags problems

12 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 11 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 6%
crashes: 11
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Frontal
10
Side/window
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Dakota airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Dodge Dakota airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Dodge Dakota owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Airbags · DC · crash

The airbag system was defective on 1996 dodge dakota. Upon impact the airbag failed to deploy. *bf *sc

Filed Jun 19, 2001 · Airbags · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Was pulling into intersection when another vehicle came around corner and hit dakota head-on. Upon impact with other vehicle, driver's side air bag failed to deploy. Vehicle had spun around, and was hit again by same vehicle. Driver suffered a concussion and internal bleeding. Was hospitalized.

Filed Oct 7, 1999 · Airbags · FL · crash

While at a stop a vehicle coming from the rear and traveling about 65 MPH rear ended consumer's vehicle, causing vehicle to go forward and slam into the vehicle in front. Upon impact, driver's airbag did not deploy, which did not protect consumer in crash. Please provide further information.

Filed Sep 28, 1999 · Airbags, Brakes · MD

When the steering wheel is tilted up or down the various lights on the instrument panel, such as, brake light/power steering light and air bag light light up. Also, the windshield wipers/turn signal lights and brake warning light quit workng. Dealer was notified about these problems. The problems have not been corrected.

Filed Aug 2, 1999 · Airbags, Tires · LA · crash · 1 injury

Was going 50mp when vehicle started to hydroplane, hit an 18 wheeler. Tire blewout, and front end of truck hit ground. Ran into culbrecht at 50mph. Upon impact neither air bag deployed. Also, air conditioner did not work. Air bag light kept coming on. Insurance inspector checked vehicle. Chrysler inspector informed owner not enough force for air bags to deploy. Driver sustained the following injuries, fractured nose/disorientation and bruises.

Filed Dec 16, 1998 · Airbags, Brakes · UT · crash

The consumer has been experiencing problem with air bag sensor and t anti-lock brake system. When consumer applied brakes they locked up causing vehicle to collide with othe r vehicles in an intersection. In addition, driver's side airbag failed to deploy. The manufacturer has been contacted.

Filed Oct 29, 1997 · Airbags · LA · crash

During frontal impact at 45 MPH, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. Cause unknown.

Filed Jul 7, 1997 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

Owner was involved in an direct frontal impact and there was no deployment of driver's side airbag. Owner was traveling at 40 MPH at time of accident. The cause has not been determined.

Filed Aug 28, 1996 · Airbags · OH · crash

Vehicle hit a stone wall head on and the driver's side air bag did not deploy.

Filed Apr 24, 1996 · Airbags · NV · crash · 1 injury

The vehicle hit another car head-on at 30mph and the airbags did not deploy. Please describe.

Questions about the 1996 Dodge Dakota airbags

Does the 1996 Dodge Dakota have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the airbags of the 1996 Dodge Dakota, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Dakota airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Dakota airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Dakota have bad airbags?

The Dodge Dakota model years with the most airbags complaints are 2005 (143 complaints), 2006 (126 complaints) and 2007 (59 complaints).