I was driving through a stop light prob around 15 MPH speeding up to 30 when a van going 30 ran the red light, struck me on the side of my durango, spun us around and we were hit head on by the van which pushed us back into a light pole. The air bags did not deploy I have a permanant dent in my head from hitting the steering wheel
1999 Dodge Durango: airbags did not deploy in a crash
26 of the 1,967 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Durango describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 26
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
While driving at 55 MPH vehicle was involved in a collision and air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.
The vehicle was impacted at 35 MPH in the front center of the vehicle yet the air bag did not deploy and caused minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified .
The vehicle was involved in an accident, and the air bags did not deploy.
While traveling about 55mph on highway another vehicle ran into and t-bone her the right side. And the dual airbags didn't deploy please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Consumer stated had a front end collision travelling approximately 55mph. The truck was totaled. Both the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Ts
The durango broadsided a vehicle that pulled out in front of it, hitting the front bumper squarely and smashing front end uniformly. Upon impact, frontal air bags did not deploy, resulting in injuries.
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 1999 Dodge Durango no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1999 Dodge Durango?
26 of 1,967 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge Durango (1%) 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 1999 Dodge Durango?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Dodge Durango
Ball joint 1,027Stalling 139Grinding brakes 74ABS 71Engine failure 58Knocking 52Loss of power 45Pulling 39Check engine light 38Premature wear 38Power steering loss 32Brake failure 29Won't start 29Fuel pump 23Harsh shifting 21Overheating 21Oil consumption 17Transmission failure 15Fire or smoke 14Jerking 14Seat belt 13Headlights 12Steering noise 11Adaptive cruise 10Fuel gauge 10Slipping 9Tire blowout 9Door locks 6Hesitation 6Power windows 6Steering lock-up 6Won't shift 6Sudden acceleration 5
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