The airbag system was defective on 1996 dodge dakota. Upon impact the airbag failed to deploy. *bf *sc
1996 Dodge Dakota: airbags did not deploy in a crash
8 of the 189 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Dakota describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
During frontal impact at 45 MPH, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. Cause unknown.
Vehicle hit a stone wall head on and the driver's side air bag did not deploy.
The vehicle hit another car head-on at 30mph and the airbags did not deploy. Please describe.
During impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. Please decribe.
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
- 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 1996 Dodge Dakota no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Dakota?
8 of 189 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Dakota (4%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Dakota?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Dakota
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