Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, a unknown vehicle crashed into the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and shoulder injuries however no medical attention was provided. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 212,000. The VIN was not available.
2005 Dodge Dakota: airbags did not deploy in a crash
11 of the 470 complaints about the 2005 Dodge Dakota describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 115,000
- recalls
- 4
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge dakota. While driving approximately 60 MPH on a bridge, the vehicle slid on black ice, fishtailed, and crashed into a cement column. The air bags did not deploy. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact's wife was seated in the front passenger seat and struck her left knee on the dashboard. Medical attention was not received. The contact was not injured. Police report number: 1916400110 was filed. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a garage, but was later retrieved by the contact. The contact called healy chrysler dodge at 231‑845‑3900 (located at 3632 w us-10, ludington, mi 49431) where the air bags were repaired per the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags), 15v313000 (air bags), and 14v770000 (air bags). The technician informed the contact that all the recall repairs were performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that an investigator would call the contact. The contact was not called. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,593.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the rear of the vehicle aggressively swayed to the left without warning. The driver lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch and the vehicle rolled over several times. The contact stated that the rear axle detached from the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to the face, chest, stomach, leg, and feet areas. Medical attention was not needed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge dakota. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver lost control of the steering and crashed the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over and the front end sustained significant damage. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained an injured neck, back, and left shoulder, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge dakota. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact was involved in an accident due to not being able to react and stop the vehicle in time. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact did sustain minor back injuries that required medical attention due to the accident. The contact stated that a police report was filed for the accident. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic after the accident and deemed totaled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 166,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle ahead suddenly stopped causing the contact to crash into the rear end of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was able to be driven away. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,736.
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge dakota. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle independently began to sway. Within moments, the vehicle flipped over on its driver side. The front driver side air bag did not deploy. The vehicle was not diagnosed. It was unknown if injuries were sustained or if a police report was filed. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 09/03/15*lj updated 12/16/2015
When involved in a accident the air bags failed to deploy. While driving down the road at night came across a cow in the road . When I noticed it was to late to slow down or move out of the way, when approached at 65 MPH. Hit the cow, straight on in the middle of the front grill, when came to a stop, the hood was buckled grill and metal guard along with radiator and all of the front buckled in about 1 and a half feet pushed in, during im pact the airbags failed . I hit my knee on the dash hurt my shoulder and sternum. Doctors were amazed that my injury were not more . I really think the airbags should have deployed . I have photos of what the truck looks like now .
I hit a pole doing 40 MPH airbags did not deploy.
I was involved in a single car accident with my 2005 dodge dakota truck. In which I hit a pole. I was driving the speed limit which was 35 MPH. When I hit the pole my air bags did not go off. When I called the dealer they said that there are sensors in the middle of the bumper. When I took pictures of the bumper they show that I hit it within inches of the center of the bumper. When I took those pictures to the dealer they said that the sensors are on the support beams. I would like to know why they didn't go off and if there was or is any recalls on this.
2005 dodge dakota was involved in a frontal collision. The passenger side air bag failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to lock.*mr the driver hit his head on the steering wheel which knocked one of his teeth out.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
- Risk
- These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Recall number 16V352000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1‑888‑648‑7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Recall number 15V313000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles, Chrysler notified owners and the recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 16V‑352. This recall superseded the passenger air bag portion of recall 14V‑354.
Recall number 14V770000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks equipped with the optional side curtain air bag, the curtain fasteners may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- This could result in an improper side air bag curtain deployment in certain side crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the side air bag curtain fasteners to the proper specification. The recall began on january 17, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 05V002000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Dodge Dakota no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2005 Dodge Dakota?
11 of 470 owner complaints about the 2005 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 2005 Dodge Dakota?
There are 4 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Dodge Dakota
Ball joint 38Airbag light 22Fire or smoke 20Brake failure 13Stalling 11Shudder 10Grinding brakes 9Check engine light 9Overheating 9Knocking 6ABS 5Power steering loss 5Tire blowout 5
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