2006 Dodge Dakota: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Aug 31, 2026 · Airbags · TX · crash · 1 injury

Had front collision and airbag didnt deploy,dont know speed,but fast enough to collapse whole front to shift and tear the frame... airbag recall replacement done in February

Filed Nov 8, 2024 · Airbags · 117,858 miles · ID · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a no-fault head-on collision. The vehicle was damaged to the front of the vehicle and the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The local police and paramedics were at the scene. No police reports were filed, however, the report number was unavailable. The contact was transported to the local hospital. The contact sustained injuries included a facial fracture, traumatic brain injury, broken right eye socket, crushed bladder, injury to both feet (toes), and impaired speech. The contact stated that this was the two-year anniversary of the crash. In addition, the contact was continuing to receive physical and speech therapy. In addition, the contact referenced an unknown recall in which the air bags were replaced in the vehicle four months prior to the crash. The contact was concerned that the air bag repair was not performed correctly, since the air bags did not deploy. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,858.

Filed May 10, 2019 · Airbags · 133,000 miles · TX · crash

My daughter was driving to school on the morning of may 8, 2019. My vehicle (which she drives on a daily basis), 2006 dodge dakota, was struck forward of the front wheels on the driver's side by a chevy tahoe while making a right turn from a side street onto a busy, 4 lane divided highway. The collision tore the front bumper off of my/her dakota and caused major front end damage. Her and a friend were both wearing seatbelts and were not seriously injured. The airbags did not deploy. The driver's side airbag was replaced under federal recall on april 25, 2016 at a dodge dealership in denton, tx. The passenger airbag was replaced under similar recall on march 14, 2019 at a dodge dealership in mckinney, tx.

Filed Mar 28, 2016 · Airbags · NC · crash

This vehicle just killed my husband as the airbag did not inflate! ..updated 12/11/17 *bf

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 45,000 miles · CT

Back on 1/14/2015 I brought my 2006 dodge dakota to a dealership for replacement of rusted brake lines. About two months later, at 45k mi., my driver side seat belt indicator light started to flicker on start-up. Shortly thereafter it would remain lit after start-up. I waited to request re-servicing my vehicle, only to find out the air bags were on recall. Therefore, I waited until I was given the call to bring my vehicle in for air bag replacement. The date for servicing was 10/30/2015. Upon completion of the ai bag replacement I was told my new air bags would not deploy nor does the horn work. This would require an additional $600.00. The cause of this safety failure was due to a defective clockspring unit. My question is at under 50kmi. Is it normal for this safety component to fail and is this a constant in other vehicles? It seems to me that placing faulty safety related equipment in vehicles only increases profit margins,over and above the normal maintenance expenses.

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 dodge dakota. While driving at approximately 35 MPH and making a right turn, the contact veered to the left and crashed into a rock column filled with concrete. The air bags did not deploy. There was a police report filed. The contact sustained injuries to the lower back and neck that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2015 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · GA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. In the past, the air bag light illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was driven away from the scene. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 09/14/15*lj updated 10/26/2017

Filed Mar 3, 2014 · Airbags · 57,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was taken to the hospital where for treatment of a concussion. The vehicle was towed to a body shop where it was scheduled for an inspection. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 57,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2012 · Airbags, Brakes · 206,500 miles · IL · crash

I was involved in a crash where I was traveling at 45 MPH and pushed my brake pedal to stop as I was approaching an intersection. The driver's side front brake locked up and there was approximately a 50-60 ft skid mark only from that wheel reducing the speed from 45 MPH to approximately 35 MPH during the skid while the other 3 wheels failed to brake. The failure of the anti lock braking system, which was an uneven distribution of braking pressure, caused my truck to fail to stop in time. The distance was well within normal braking distance for the speed. And until now, I had never had a similar problem. The brakes, caliper, and rotors had been replaced in september of this 2012 with new parts. They had been installed correctly and I have documentation to prove that. During the crash, the airbags failed to deploy. The accident was one where my dodge dakota rear ended another vehicle. No injuries had occurred, however the truck sustained approximately $5000.00 worth of damage to the front end and is considered totaled due to the cost of repairs vs the value of the truck. The mileage on the vehicle is approximately 206,500 miles and all maintenance was current and preventive maintenance (as required when under warranty to 100,000 miles) work was completed at both a dealership or an authorized auto repair shop. After the 100,000, work was completed by an authorized repair shop or routine maintenance was performed by myself, owner, who is experienced in auto repair/maintenance procedures utilizing oem / oem approved replacement parts. According to the federal safety agency item # 10016024 there had been a recall due to and ecu failure for vehicles produced just before mine was. I do not know how to tell if my ecu is the replacement one or should have been included in the recall, but wasn't. Photographs of the skid marks and damage are available upon request and I have truck at my home.

Filed Sep 2, 2011 · Airbags, Seat belts · 49,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. The contact stated that while turning left at approximately 65 MPH, another vehicle crashed into him at approximately 45 MPH. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not restrain the contact. The contact suffered injuries to his knees and chest as a result. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop here it was being repaired for the body damages. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure and current mileages were 49,000. Updated 09/30/11*lj the consumer stated after being struck by vehicle # 2. Vehicle #3 was lifted up and turned sideways and rolled into vehicle# 3. The collision forced the consumer down and forward in the seat causing both of his legs to come up and off the floor, striking the dashboard. The movement is what made the consumer believe the seat belt did not lock into place. The consumer was told by others, that the seat belt did lock, but it was the belt that caused the pain across his chest and left clavicle. Update 11/04/11

Filed Feb 23, 2011 · Airbags · 71,323 miles · UT · crash · 2 injuries

Airbags did not deploy on a 2006 dodge dakota quad cab slt. (4x4, 4.7l magnum). Vehicle was struck on front passenger side between the fender and wheel well. The speed of the collision was approximately 60-70mph.

Filed Jan 5, 2011 · Airbags, Seat belts · 70,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. While driving 28 MPH a vehicle suddenly pulled in front of him causing him to rear end another vehicle. The seat belt did not retrain him properly and the air bags did not deploy. He sustained injuries to his head and was taken to the hospital. A police report was filed. The entire front end was severely damaged. The vehicle was towed to the insurance company. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000.