Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated the door locks,air bag, head lights, and windshield wiper failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The diagnostic test located the failure at the cmt module and the clock spring module.the vehicle will be repaired. The manufacturer will be contacted. The vehicle failure mileage was 72,990 and the current mileage was 73,000.
2001 Dodge Dakota airbags complaints
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The horn quit the cruise controls quit working. The air bag light are on air bags are dead the clock spring is bad in all the 2000 2001 dodge dakota 's all have the same problem. Dealer said sounds like you got a problem. This is a safety problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. While driving approximately 45 MPH on normal road conditions, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the clock spring assembly failed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 63,000. Updated 6/18/09 *cn updated 06/22/09
Need to replace the clock spring so that the air bag would work. This cost me $201.64 at a mechanical shop. This item has been a recall for model year 2000 quad cab dakota trucks. I'm wondering if chrysler actually changed the configuration for 2001 trucks.
My husband was driving his 2001 dodge dakota home at night, on a country road, around august 5, 2008 and the headlights flickered on and off. When he got home, the windshield wipers went haywire, the horn continued to honk, the door locks began locking and unlocking, and the air bag light came on. We found out the central timer module (cmt) and clock spring had failed and was told the truck was unsafe to drive. We had both repaired for $530. I was told that recalls existed on several dodge vehicles but not one of them specified our truck. I contacted dodge and they just said it was not my truck so I was out of luck. I then did some research on this on-line and found several forums with this same problem on this year of truck, plus several others, and they could not find any help from dodge either. This is a really serious malfunction and could of cause a very bad accident. I just need dodge to own up to the problem and reimburse us for the repairs we had. Also admit there is a problem on all dodge vehicles, before someone get seriously injured or killed.
Airbag warning light comes on intermittently or stays on. Horn works only sometimes. Dealer says I need a new clockspring.
Clock spring - no horn - no drivers side airbag have replaced 2 sets of front brake calipers and lines on this truck due to front brakes locking up while driving. Nearly causing accidents.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. While driving 15 MPH, the horn and cruise control failed. The contact stated that the air bag light and o/d light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the cause of failure was the steering column and suggested that a dodge dealer make the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 176,225 and failure mileage was 175,725.
I have a 2001 dodge dakota 4.7l quadcab and my horn, cruise and airbag all stopped working at the same time. I have seen a recall for this matter on 2000 vehicles, but not 2001. I am now operating without an airbag. *tr updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08 *tr the consumer stated he is also without a horn and has not replaced it due to cost. Updated 02/01/08
Air bag light continually goes on and off. After extensive researching online, it looks like the clockspring is defective. Apparently the air bag won't deploy in an accident, but dodge refuses to issue a recall. However, there are recalls on other year dodge trucks - but not the 2001 dakota, even though they were built at the same factories in the same year as the other models that did get issued a recall.
2001 dodge dakota pick up, loss of steering, resulting in a off the road crash and rollover with injuries. (one moment later could have resulted in deaths.)
The horn and the cruise control were the first items to quit working and then the air bag light came on. I did some research and found that a recall for the very same problems were issued for 2000 dodge dakotas and 2001 dodge rams. I purchased my vehicle in december of 2000 so my vehicle was manufactured in 2000 even though it is a 2001 model. I do not believe that dodge corrected the problem that existed that caused safety recall #982 to be issued. Due to this failure, my truck now has safety issues with the air bag and the horn not functioning. The cruise control is more of an inconvenience issue than safety. My truck failed inspection because the horn will not blow. I have scheduled to have it repaired on 1/13/06, but I feel that dodge should be responsible for at least part of the repair since they have a history of clockspring failure in this vehicle.
Failure of clockspring on 2001 dodge dakota. Horn and cruise control would not work and airbag light was on. There is a safety recall on this part - recall number 982. Part was replaced at owner's expense. Pictures of replaced part indicate defect in part but dodge will not pay for replacement of part. *jb
Consumer complaint regarding recall on clockspring. Consumer 2001 dodge dakota air bag light illuminated, horn did not work and cruise control did not work. *ts the consumer learned there was a recall, however his vehicle was not included. The consumer believed his vehicle was manufactured with same defective part as the other year models.
Air bag light on dashboard started blinking on and off, brought vehicle to dodge dealer to diagnose problem. I was informed that the airbag lock spring was defective and needed replacement. This item is not covered by any type of warranty or extended warranty from dodge. There are many complaints about airbag failing to deploy in accidents and injuries involved with it. The airbag is a safety feature in the vehicle and the dealer or the manufacturing company should be responsible for repairs and any damages caused by faulty equipment. I contacted the local dealer and dodge corp. They said that there is nothing they can do. I do not believe that, im a very unsatisfied customer.
Consumer noticed that the SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the air bag sensor and switch needed to be replaced, and replaced it twice. However, the problem recurred.
The air bag light turned on and off intermittently. Vehicle was taken to dealer for check up, and test results showed that the air bags needed to be replaced because they will not deploy in an accident.
I have a 2001 dodge dokata truck that the airbag light has come on. The dealer said that the clock spring has gone bad in the steering wheel, causing the airbag light to come on. If an accident were to happen the airbag will not deploy. I think this is a safety issue. Is this a common problem.
The consumer's vehicle rear ended an oil tanker while driving at 45 MPH. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed. The driver sustained knee injuries, and the passenger sustained a hair line fracture to left foot, angle, and ribs. She also suffered from back pains. This was the second collision where the air bags didn't deploy. *ak *tc the consumer's husband applied the brakes, but the vehicle failed to slow down. The brakes felt like they were slipping. *sc
I have a 2001 dodge dakota quadcab. During my warranty periody the air bag light came on. I took it to the dealer who stated it was a short in the system. It was fixed. The problem happened again, same short. Dealer fixed it under warranty. Now it's happened again. Truck is not covered now for this part. Dealer says that the airbag system will not deploy in a crash. Said to complain to dodge about defect.
While making a right turn at an intersection and without warning vehicle slid on dirt and gravel and it went down into an embankment, hitting a tree. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. Driver sustained neck and back injuries, and was transported to the hospital by an ambulance.
While driving at 35 MPH, vehicle was involved in a head on collision and air bags did not deploy. Please provide additional information.
Consumer states while traveling 50 MPH in resulting into a impacting into deer vehicle air bags did not deploy at any time. Please provide further information. Mr
Consumer states while traveling 35-45 MPH while roads were wet consumer hit guard rails bouncing back into traffic. Please provide further information. Ts
While driving at 30-40 MPH vehicle was involved in frontal collision. Air bags did not deploy. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
We are concerned because the airbag in this vehicle failed to deploy . The circum-stances under which this collision happened are as follows: our 17 y/o was coming home from school (with friend as passenger). Passenger noticed 1st a vehicle ahead of them was slamming on their brakes to turn right (w/o using turn signal). Our daughter was unable to stop the dodge truck in time to avoid a collision. Our vehicle incurred rt front end damage. The other vehicle incurred lt rear/ side damage. Our daughter's passenger hurt her knee when it hit the dashboard; but (luckily for us) they are friends and did not feel it was a serious enough injury to sue over. But we are concerned the airbag did not deploy-- shouldn't it have; if the decereration/ collision speed was 35 MPH??! Pls contact us.
Was traveling 35-50mph when another vehicle pulled out in front and was hit head on. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle towed to body shop, and front was repaired. Had service representative come down and check out air bags. Informed consumer air bags were working okay. Second time on 11/3/01 was traveling 50mph and fell asleep. Vehicle went off the road and hit some trees on passenger's side. Then, vehicle returned to road and hit a utility pole.upon impact, air bags failed to deploy each time. Driver suffered no injuries.
Consumer was involved in a frontal dead center impact at 35-40 MPH in which neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Vehicle had over 10 thousand dollars worth of damage. Please provide any further details.
Vehicle was hit by a deer while traveling at 30 MPH, driver lost control and hit a tree. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .
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