1999 Dodge Durango airbags problems

50 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 74,000. 40 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 50
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 74,000
crashes: 40
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Frontal
37
Frontal: driver side: inflator module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Durango airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Dodge Durango airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 26

Related recalls

Air bagsReported May 8, 2001 · 216,100 vehicles affected

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

What 1999 Dodge Durango owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 1, 2017 · Airbags, Lights · 180,000 miles · NV

My steering is bad I have little control over vehicle at high speeds I think it's in the wheel itself or maybe airbags?. Replaced brake parts front and back and still problems with trying to stop but skid .hub replaced and its better. Head lights do not work properly

Filed Mar 30, 2009 · Airbags · 117,000 miles · WI · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving less than 55 MPH, a deer ran in front of the vehicle. The contact attempted to avoid the deer and swerved his vehicle to the right. He sideswiped trees on the passenger side of the vehicle and slightly off center on the driver's side. The vehicle stopped when it crashed head-on into a tree. The radiator was forced into the engine and the engine was pushed into the vehicle, which caused the contact to sustain major injuries to his lower body, including a broken knee cap. Smoke expelled from the engine. The air bags failed to deploy and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The current and failure mileages were less than 117,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2008 · Airbags, Suspension · 121,000 miles · CA · crash · 3 injuries

After replacing hub assembly at les schwab brakes didn't work right when stepping down on brake it would make a sound as if they were not catching pulling car forward braking only depressed half way after a few seconds brake would let go all the down and then would return to normal I retorted to les schwab they checked brakes and found nothing wrong the said may be something was happening to suspension but it should be ok to drive it would continue off and on for a few weeks two days after thanksgiving returning from shopping sun was just going down when braking for a car I front my brakes gave out causing me to hit the car in front of me deploying air bags to both sides as we were pushing car out of road there was o skid marks at all.

Filed May 25, 2007 · Airbags, Engine · 167,833 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle struck a light pole while attempting to avoid crashing into two other vehicles. The drivers side air bag failed to deploy and the contact sustained a large bump on his head and a cut on his upper lip. The contact has a police report and the report of the damage to his vehicle. The VIN, purchase date, and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 167,883 and failure mileage was 1676,833. The consumer stated have been through alot with this vehicle prior to the incident he has had the engine replaced twice in the car and rebuilt the transmission prior to the car having 38000 miles on it and now he has a defective air bag. The consumer stated would like chrysler to pay the remaining balance on the car. The consumer provided pictures of the vehicle. Updated 07/10/07

Filed Jul 12, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 74,000 miles · CA

Dt: the consumer stated that the airbag light kept coming on and off. The ABS light also kept coming on and off. Then this occurred the RPM gauges would stop working along with the other gauges on the dashboard. The consumer took the truck to the dealership and they said that the truck is not covered under any recall. The owner has talked to manufacturer. They told the consumer to hold on to his repair receipts. The manufacturer also informed the consumer that there was not a recall on his vehicle.

Filed Jul 14, 2004 · Airbags, Seats · TN · crash · 2 injuries

While sitting at a intersection and waiting to make a left turn another vehicle rear ended consumer's vehicle, causing consumer's vehicle to hit the vehicle in front, and causing a six car chain of reaction collision. Both front driver's side and passenger's side seats collapsed forward. Upon impact, both front air bags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained neck and back injuries, and were transported by ambulance to the hospital. Vehicle was totaled by the insurance company.

Filed Apr 19, 2004 · Airbags · 35,000 miles · CA · crash

During a 60 MPH vehicle collision driver side air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was hit on the front passenger side. Dealership will be notified.

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Airbags · TN

The driver side air bag deployed partially. The passenger side deployed fully, as a result the passenger and driver received head injury's and broken legs. Please describe further.

Filed Jul 23, 2003 · Airbags, Steering · PA · crash

Consumer called complaining about having problems with steering. While driving she lost control of the vehicle, and was involved in a collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer was contacted and stated that an independent investigator will go to see the vehicle, but nothing happened after that.

Filed Jun 11, 2003 · Airbags · 27,000 miles · LA · crash

While driving at 55 MPH vehicle was involved in a collision and air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.

Questions about the 1999 Dodge Durango airbags

Does the 1999 Dodge Durango have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 50 complaints about the airbags of the 1999 Dodge Durango, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Dodge Durango airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 74,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge Durango airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 01V153000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Durango have bad airbags?

The Dodge Durango model years with the most airbags complaints are 2004 (143 complaints), 2005 (111 complaints) and 2006 (76 complaints).