2003 Dodge Dakota airbags problems

13 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 46,800. 7 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 46,800
crashes: 7
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Frontal
4
On-off switch assembly
1
Frontal: sensor/control module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

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100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Dakota airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Dodge Dakota airbags

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

No deployment 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 Dodge Dakota owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 5, 2020 · Airbags · GA

Airbag red light is on all the time ignition switch is on. Airbag red warning light on all the time, sitting still or driving

Filed Jun 30, 2015 · Airbags · 115,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The dealer stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Airbags · OR

2003 dodge dakota. Consumer requests air bag on-off switch information.

Filed May 9, 2014 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH, the vehicle slid down an embankment and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained various injuries and required medical attention as well as physical therapy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic however, they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The current mileage was 201,475.

Filed Apr 18, 2006 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

The driver and passenger air bags did not deploy when I was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle.

Filed Sep 22, 2005 · Airbags · 45,600 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

Dt: the consumer stated 2003 dodge dakota's air bags did not deploy during a crash. The driver was traveling at 30 MPH. The driver sustained some cuts, bruises and pulled muscles from the seat belt and hitting the dash. The consumer has not contacted the manufacturer. A police report was taken. This happened on august 18, 2005. The location the consumer says, was on the front right bumper. The consumer did not know if any of the air bag sensors were hit. The dealership has not been contacted. *ak upon inspection it was determined that he air bag sensors were hit.

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · Airbags · 46,800 miles · TN

Consumer seeking help for 2003 dodge dakota airbag clockspring repairs. *mr the air bag light was intermittent. *sc the consumer believed that since the problem was saftey related he should not have to pay for the reapirs.

Filed Apr 14, 2005 · Airbags · KS · crash

While making a right turn the steering wheel failed to turn. This caused the driver to crash into a guard rail and hit debris on the shoulder of the highway. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. No injuries reported. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not determine the problem.

Filed Apr 4, 2005 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · MD

After starting the vehicle air bag warning light illuminated. Light stayed on while vehicle was being operated. Ealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Mar 28, 2005 · Airbags · FL

2003 dodge 1500 quad cab, consumer concern about what type of accident you must have for the air bags to deploy properly. *bf the consumer did not stated if he had an accident.

Questions about the 2003 Dodge Dakota airbags

Does the 2003 Dodge Dakota have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the airbags of the 2003 Dodge Dakota, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 Dodge Dakota airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 46,800 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Dodge Dakota airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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).