Dodge Dart no deployment problems

Filed Sep 23, 2022 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · IA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, she was rear-ended by a vehicle at approximately 45 MPH. White smoke emitted from the front driver-side air bag upon impact; however, the air bag failed to deploy. The contact, who was 16 weeks pregnant at the time of the accident, was transported to the hospital via an ambulance where she was treated for whiplash and a blackened right eye. She was later sent to a chiropractor for further examination due to ongoing neck and back pain suffered from the accident. The contact stated that all tests related to her pregnancy came back clear. The other driver was drunk at the time of the accident and was arrested, they did not suffer any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer where they assessed for damages and deemed the vehicle a total loss. The contact also notified Brad Deery Motors(112 N 2nd St, Maquoketa, IA 52060) about the accident but they offered no assistance; she was referred by the dealer to the federal safety agency. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2022 · Airbags · SC · crash · 1 injury

Airbags did not deploy during a crash. At Fault driver came into my husbands lane and hit him causing severe front end damage. Insurance company has now totaled my vehicle, no warning lights on at all prior to crash. My husband now has whiplash from the accident.

Filed Feb 1, 2021 · Body, Engine · 130,000 miles · UT · crash

So we were driving the roads were wet and it was snowing as we switched lanes we lost control of the car on the highway spun about 10 times and hit a cement barrier at about 40 miles hit the front of the car and the air bags did not deploy at all .

Filed Jun 3, 2020 · Airbags, Transmission · 63,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH two years ago, the vehicle hydroplaned, spun around and hit a concrete barrier however, no air bags in the vehicle deployed. The contact was concerned that the side air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that she was injured by the seat belt with a cut on her neck however, no medical attention was required. There was no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram (5000 bryant rd, ft. Worth tx, 76177) where the body damage was repaired however, the air bags failure was not diagnosed. The contact also stated that recently, while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stopped without warning. The contact called two dealers, including the autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram north fort worth (11200 n fwy, fort worth, tx 76177) and was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated researched failure on-line and found recalls related to a bushing and gear shifter failure however, her vehicle was not included in the recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000

Filed Jan 8, 2020 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · AL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge dart. The contact stated that while driving about 35 MPH, the brake pedal did not stop the vehicle and caused the vehicle to hit a dog. The failure recurred while driving at about 70 MPH. The vehicle. The vehicle was pulled to the side and crashed into a guard rail. The air bags did not deploy. There was no injury reported. The vehicle was damaged and was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not called. However, the contact stated that she called an unknown dealer a while back when she experienced a brake issue and was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

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 Apr 19, 2019 · Brakes · 72,096 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge dart. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated after the crash. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was not injured and the other driver suffered a headache. Medical attention was not received. The vehicle was taken to a dealer or independent mechanic on monday may 6th for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,096. *dt *bf *dt *dt*jb*jb *dt *tr consumer stated engine light went off.