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.
2000 Dodge Dakota: airbags did not deploy in a crash
18 of the 806 complaints about the 2000 Dodge Dakota describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 86,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
Vehicle was involved in an accident and the air bags failed to deploy.
While driving at 25 MPH consumer was following another vehicle, and upon stepping on the brakes consumer's vehicle did not slow down and collided with the other vehicle. Consumer was wearing seat belts, but the air bags did not deploy. When driving at any speed the brakes usually locked up, causing the vehicle to slide to the right through intersections.
The consumer stated the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.*ak *ts
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags did not deploy, the consumer was injured. *ts. The consumer back was broke, also the manufacturer stated the vehicle was not hit hard enough for the air bags to deploy.
Consumer states that when hit at 45mph in the front center of the vehicle the airbag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts
Vehicle was involved in a head on collision into a van. Estimated speed of impact was 30 MPH. Driver did make contact with console or side of truck. Upon impact, dual air bags failed to deploy, and driver sustained injuries. Please describe details.
While driving at 45 MPH was involved in a head on collision and front air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 2000 Dodge Dakota no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2000 Dodge Dakota?
18 of 806 owner complaints about the 2000 Dodge Dakota (2%) 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 2000 Dodge Dakota?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Dodge Dakota
Ball joint 257Premature wear 55Harsh shifting 23Pulling 18Grinding brakes 17Stalling 15ABS 14Brake failure 14Jerking 13Door locks 12Steering noise 12Fire or smoke 11Overheating 11Knocking 9Adaptive cruise 8Shudder 8Tire blowout 8Transmission failure 8Check engine light 7Power steering loss 6Engine failure 5Headlights 5
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