2012 Dodge Dart: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Sep 24, 2019 · 50,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

On 9/23/19 I was stopped at a red light and was hit in the rear and was push into the vehicle in front of me. The force of impact was so extreme my car was totaled and I had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance. Not even one air bag deployed!!! They say this car has 10 air bags and not one of them deployed. I could have been killed but by the grace of god I wasn't. I want answers as to why not even one of my 10 air bags did not deploy. The entire rear of my car was pushed into the back seat, the front of the car the hood was pushed to the windshield, like I said the car is totaled. If you could see my car you would be asking, why did not one air bag deploy, this is definitely a defect that could of cost me my life! *dt

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · MO · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 dodge dart. While the contact's vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, it was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bag did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and left thumb medical attention was received. The contact stated that the other driver also sought medical attention for their unknown injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and deemed a total loss. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · 77,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Airbag ' I was in an accident a few days ago. When I was hit head on, my airbags did not deploy. I also would like to put out there that my car was also totaled and when I was hit I was going 45, and the other driver was going 60. Which is quite a hefty impact for a small car being hit by a lifted 2016 toyota tundra, and for the airbags not to deploy. I am going to be suing dodge.

Filed Jul 31, 2019 · 10,155 miles · CA · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated that while at an intersection yielding the right of way to a pedestrian. The vehicle behind crashed into the rear of the contacts vehicle. The seat belts for the driver, front passenger and rear passenger failed to remain latched during the crash. In addition, no airbags deployed and the contact mentioned that the entire rear seat row detached causing her child seated in the rear to come in contact with the front driver side seat during the crash. The contact and her 2 children sustained whiplash injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to a collision center where the bumper was replaced but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to follow up with her insurance company to contact them. The failure mileage was approximately 10,155.

Filed Mar 25, 2019 · Engine · 100,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While making a turn at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered injuries and was hospitalized. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

Air bags did not deploy during crash when vehicle went off the road and struck an embankment. Result of crash, the car was totaled and driver suffered laceration on head and broken back.

Filed Jul 17, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 90,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

I'm sending this complaint because I was involved in an auto accident where I was going 70 MPH and upon impact the air bag never deployed and I was hit I'm my chest by the steering wheel I thought that was the purpose of airbags. The vehicle was in motion on the highway

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 56,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact also stated that the seat belt failed to retract. The front seat passenger's face struck the dashboard and the driver's face struck the steering wheel; however, medical attention was not needed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2016 · Brakes · 17,580 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. As a result, the vehicle collided into a wall. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The front passenger of the vehicle sustained a concussion and bruising. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to the owners residence. The contact also mentioned that the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic) was performed on the vehicle prior to experiencing the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,580.

Filed May 23, 2016 · Brakes · 21,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While driving at various speeds and attempting to brake, the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact crashed into a curb. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 17, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 40,000 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While driving and making a left turn the brake pedal failed when it was depressed. The contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and later towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed May 16, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 28,000 miles · MD · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to eventually restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the key fob and the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. In addition, while driving 45 MPH, the contact noticed a burning odor coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the front passenger side dashboard and wiring harness in the glove box were on fire. The contact independently extinguished the fire. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness, carpet, and dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that while driving 30 MPH and approaching a stop light, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, but the brake pedal failed to depress. As a result, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact applied the emergency brake but the vehicle veered and crashed into a guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. The brake warning light illuminated. The contact sustained face injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the crash scene to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The failure mileage was 28,000.