Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge dakota. The contact stated that while traveling 30 MPH, he crashed into the rear passenger's side door of another vehicle. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The contact received injuries to the chest and left side of the body. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 01v153000 (air bags) for the clock spring assembly, but the manufacturer advised that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The contact stated he was the original owner and never received a recall notification. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 160,000.
1999 Dodge Dakota airbags problems
32 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 117,000. 29 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 117,000
- crashes
- 29
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal21
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Dakota airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Dodge Dakota airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th VIN position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th VIN position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. Important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. In addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
- Risk
- When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. 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 01V153000 · Recall details
What 1999 Dodge Dakota owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge dakota. While driving approximately 50-55 MPH, the contact stated that the air bag light illuminated and stayed on. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed about recall 01v153000 (air bags). Both the dealer and manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included. The failure began august 2009 and had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000 and the current mileage was approximately 225,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge dakota with 160000 miles. The failure started when the contact lost control by engaging the radio button and the cruise control buttons on the steering wheel. The air bag light also came on. The vehicle was self diagnosed and the failure was due to the clock spring. The contact stated that recall 01v153000 air bags was related to the failure. A new clock spring was put into the vehicle. The part number to the new clock spring was 56045456ag. The part number for the defective part was 56045456ad. The contact had a previous crash where the original clock spring was replaced with the defective one. The manufacturer was called about the failure but they could not tell the contact the part number of the original clock spring. The contact feels that they put the defective part in his vehicle after the vehicle was repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge dakota club cab. The contact stated that the vehicle was in a head on collision and the air bag did not deploy. The contact was traveling 20 MPH at the time of the incident. The vehicle was towed to a garage and the insurance company will pick up the vehicle. The contact was injured in the accident and is still recovering. The contact stated that they never had problems with the air bags prior to the incident. The system did not accept the VIN at the time of the complaint.the failure mileage and current mileage was 51000.
Around 03/04/2008 I was driving through a credit union parking lot and hit a sheet of ice I engaged my brakes to slow down, but my anti-lock brakes did not work and I slid 25' into an SUV causing some costly damage to both vehicles. Both vehicles were disabled and had to be towed. Also,the airbags on my vehicle did not engage and fortunately I only sustained a minor head injury.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving between 40-45 MPH. The other vehicle was driving between 30-40 MPH, when it suddenly pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained forehead/ arm/wrist, and elbow injuries when impacting the steering wheel. Also, seat belt failed to retract, causing the driver to pull a muscle in lower back. The vehicle was totaled. *ak police report available.
Air bag failed to deploy, and the seat belt did not work. *bf this was a head on collision with a telephone pole.
Every time I used the lighter the fuse would blow, my radio would fail and I would have troubles with my wipers. I checked all fuses and didn't find a problem. All of a sudden my headlights will go out and once in a while if I click my high beams on and off the driving headlights will eventually come back on. I was in northern maine and I lost my power steering. I had to walk through the woods to a cabin I could see had its house light on and knock on the door for help. Once my truck was freed from being stuck I had to drive 3 miles back to the mountain w/no power steering. When I brought it to the local dealer they showed me that there was some long silver rod like thing, which had just broken in half!! I didn't think anything of it because it was still covered under warranty. A while later, my brake system had to be replaced at a cost of $800. I said I just didn't have the money at that time. Lee dodge of westbrook maine called and said they could fix the problem for $150! I had an accident about january 2001 and my airbag did not go off. I was run off the road in a snowstorm and hit a tree. This past june my truck went in to be inspected and I was told my upper control arms and ball joints needed to be replaced!! Even I knew that at 44k or so miles it was far too soon for me to need those parts replaced. I live on a fixed income because I am disabled. When I went to pick up my truck my passenger side door would no longer close correctly, my hood would no longer open and the headlight problem became much worse. Before I had the chance to have the car looked at, I had an accident. I had pulled out of my drive and my boyfriend pulled out after me in my brother?s car. When he pulled out of a drive, I went to pull up along side him, my tires were spinning on piles of wet leaves, my wheel would not respond, my gas and my brake would not respond. I had both feet on the floor not either gas or brake... The truck then thrust forward and hit my brother?s car!
Had just started vehicle and it was moving when another vehicle hit the right center of consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, dual air bags failed to deploy. Had contacted dealership to have mechanic check air bags non-deployment.
The vehicles frontal air bags failed to deploy during and accident. *mr *cb
Questions about the 1999 Dodge Dakota airbags
Does the 1999 Dodge Dakota have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the airbags of the 1999 Dodge Dakota, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Dodge Dakota airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 117,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge Dakota airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V153000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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).
Other 1999 Dodge Dakota problems
Suspension 342Brakes 95Engine 73Steering 72Transmission 56Tires 24Electrical 23Acceleration 15Fuel system 14Body 11Visibility 8Lights 7Seat belts 6Wheels 4Seats 2Locks 1
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