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1998 Dodge Durango: airbags did not deploy in a crash
15 of the 965 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Durango describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 102,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH over a patch of black ice, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall before rolling over. The contact mentioned that the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt unlatched instead of restraining the driver. A police report was filed. The contact stated that neither the driver nor the passenger sustained any injuries. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 124,000. Updated 11/20/14 *cn the consumer stated both the passenger and driver were in shock and have had ongoing back problems. The passenger needed a metal rod in the back due to the failure of the seat belt. Updated 5/6/2015
Car/deer head on collision at 65mph air bags failed to deploy, causing wipelash, strained spine and shoulder injury. Suv was a total loss per ins. Company.
While traveling at about 55 MPH consumer's vehicle hit a cow, and air bags did not deploy. No injuries reported.
Consumer was traveling in mexico where he was involved in a front end crash. Upon impact, driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Vehicle sustained radiator damage, and was repaired in mexico. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle home, and had not taken the vehicle to a deale or made contact with the manufacturer.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in an collision while going about 55-60 MPH and a van crossed in front, causing consumer's vehicle to rear-end the other vehicle. Abs brakes failed. Consumer pushed the brakes down to the floor, but vehicle still did not stop. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.
Accident, airbags did not deploy, seat belts didn't work proper. Loss of of control from steering problems. Steering problems on wet roads. Transmission problems, doesn't shift proper, no air condition, can not drive with windows down in back, very hard to control. Car is parked because I am afraid to drive it. Been back to dealer with problem after problem.
While driving 40 MPH, vehicle was involved in a head-on collision, air bags did not deploy, consumer sustained major head injuries.*ak
Airbags did not deploy when head on accident occurred, consumer sustained permanent injuries, consumer stated 2 other people were also injured.
I was in a head on collision, hit at 55 miles per hour. My airbags did not deploy! I sustained permanent injuries, including a knee surgery from hitting the dash. Recently, and article hit the press about daimler/chrysler minivans 1996-2000, airbags not deploying causing injuries. What do I have to do, to get someone to listen to me? I have filed 3 complaints, and left messages and have yet to see a complaint filed or a phone call returned. If I had died, then, maybe someone would pay attention to a problem. I would appreciate confirmation of this complaint. Thank you for your time.
In a head-on collision at 40 MPH frontal air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle impacted front end at 40 MPH and airbags did not deploy. The rep. From chrysler doesn't think anything is wrong with the airbag system. Help please>.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th VIN position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th VIN position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. Important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. In addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
- Risk
- When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V153000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Dodge Durango no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1998 Dodge Durango?
15 of 965 owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge Durango (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Dodge Durango?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Dodge Durango
Ball joint 512Grinding brakes 36ABS 28Premature wear 20Knocking 19Power windows 19Engine failure 18Harsh shifting 14Transmission failure 13Brake failure 12Slipping 12Pulling 12Headlights 10Stalling 10Seat belt 9Tire blowout 9Fire or smoke 8Steering noise 8Whining noise 8Check engine light 7Jerking 6Hesitation 5Overheating 5
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