2000 Dodge Dakota airbags problems

29 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 86,000. 24 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 29
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 86,000
crashes: 24
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Frontal
16
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 2000 Dodge Dakota airbags

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

No deployment 18

Related recalls

Air bagsReported May 8, 2001 · 216,100 vehicles affected

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 2000 Dodge Dakota owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 23, 2017 · Airbags · 27,600 miles · SC · crash · 2 injuries

I have been the owner of my truck since 2007 . I have had 3 car wreckers and my6 air bags never deploded. I need to know what to do ? ..updated 09/28/17 *bf updated 7/19/18*jb

Filed Sep 12, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 224,000 miles · MO · crash · 5 injuries

I was slowing down to turn into my driveway and the other vehicle was speeding and took a curve to fast and crossed the center line and hit head on. The driver side air bag did not deploy properly and the passenger side airbag was busted when it was deployed. The steering wheel inner componets came out with the airbag which did not inflate and caused injury to my chest area. The passenger side airbag deployed but was busted and caused my daughter to get a broken arm. I believe this was a default in the airbag system in my truck. My two youngest children were taken to the hospital by ambulance.

Filed Jan 24, 2014 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated and the cruise control failed. The local mechanic performed a diagnostic which located a failure code at the clock spring. The manufacturer advised the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 01v153000 (air bags, cruise control). The failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 196,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Dec 23, 2009 · Acceleration, Airbags · 100,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge dakota. The air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel, which indicated that the air bag system was inoperative. Also the cruise control switch would not activate. He had not taken the vehicle to the dealership to-date. He called the manufacturer regarding recall 01v153000 (air bags) for the air bags and was informed that his vehicle was not included. The cruise control switch was replaced. The repair did not remedy the failure. The current mileage was approximately 151,360. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2008 · Airbags · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge dakota. While driving between 30-35 MPH, the contact swerved to avoid a cat and struck a tree and a parked car. The air bags failed to deploy. The key broke off in the ignition and the turn signal was damaged. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact's face struck the steering wheel. As a result, her teeth went through her lip, her face was bruised, she sustained a black eye, and her right hand was cut and swollen. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 4, 2006 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · OH · crash

Dt*: the contact stated another driver turned in front of the vehicle while traveling 35-40mph, the brakes were applied, but the vehicles collided in a near head on position. The contact was not wearing a seat belt, but sustained no injuries. The police took a report at the scene and the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The manufacturer was not alerted.

Filed Dec 19, 2005 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Dt: the contact's vehicle was involved in a single car accident while driving 35-40 MPH. It struck a tree. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The passenger was wearing a seat belt. However, he sustained facial injuries. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed from the scene. A manufacturer's representative inspected the vehicle, who determined that the airbag sensor functioned at the time of the accident by the computer codes. He stated the airbags did not deploy because of the location of the impact. This determination was made based on the data collected by the representative. There was extensive damage to the front of the vehicle. No repairs have been made.

Filed Oct 4, 2005 · Airbags · FL

Dt: 2000 dodge dakota. The consumer had an indication that it looked like a faulty clockspring assembly. The dealer stated that unless the airbag warning light was on there was no problem. Spoke to a mechanic, he said that even though the warning light was not on now that the airbag will eventually fail. The consumer contacted the manufacturer, and go reference number 14124132. There were no recalls on this vehicle. This began at noon on october 4, 2005. . The stereo was completely out. This occurred when activating the tilt on steering wheel. The steering wheel has radio controls that go through via the clockspring.

Filed Oct 28, 2004 · Airbags · OK · crash · 1 injury

In july 2003 consumer's vehicle another vehicle while traveling about 20 MPH. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver was slightly injuried, but nothing serious. Consumer contacted dodge and thought they were going to investigate the problem, but has not heard from them.

Filed Jun 10, 2004 · Airbags · 86,000 miles · NH · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in an accident and the air bags failed to deploy.

Questions about the 2000 Dodge Dakota airbags

Does the 2000 Dodge Dakota have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the airbags of the 2000 Dodge Dakota, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2000 Dodge Dakota airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 86,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2000 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).