Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 MPH toward an intersection on normal road conditions, upon applying the brakes to obey a stop sign, the air bags deployed without warning. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the incident. The front passenger and the driver suffered minor bruises. There was no police present to report the incident. The dealership was contacted, who provided the federal safety agency phone number to report the incident. The manufacturer had not been contacted yet.
2000 Dodge Durango airbags complaints
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Failure of front airbags at approximately 40-45 MPH.
Consumer's vehicle struck another vehicle. At 35 MPH, and the air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled. Consumer will make contact the manufacturer. *ak
Winding sound in steering when tuning wheel,horible sound while turning wheels and backing up,door locks are in locked position (can't open to get out of car and loud sound going off when door locks are supposed to self lock at 25 MPH)bought car in 2001, after 6 mo took car to dearership to report problems while still under warranty and they said nothing was wrong. Still have paperwork to show of the complaints.I have 3 small grandchildren I take care of and transport in the vehicle. Hope you people do something about this before someone dies or you will really be out of pocket. I have less that 60,000 miles on SUV so this can't be due to wear and tear. ( I marked oem yes if that pertains to original parts on SUV).
While driving 15 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained head injury from hitting the windshield. Vehicle was totaled.
The clock spring malfunctioned. As a result, radio inside of the steering wheel and the cruise control failed intermittently. A recall was issued for the clock spring, however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
The vehicle was in the park position, when the consumer turned the key, the vehicle just accelerated. The vehicle spun around, made a left hand cut going into a ditch and hitting a tree. There were injuries. The consumer had a broken right leg. The air bags did deploy. Please provide any further information.
While driving across an intersection consumer's vehicle was hit head on. The vehicle that hit consumer's vehicle was totaled. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy.
While driving at any speed, consumer can hear a clicking sound coming from the front wheels. A mechanic examined the vehicle and found that the ball joints were worn on both sides. The consumer also found out that the clock spring is defective in the vehicle. *la
While driving 35-45 MPH consumer lost control of vehicle and ran into an embankment head-on. Upon impact, frontal air bags did not deploy.
While driving 45 MPH consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, frontal air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer and dealership were contacted.
Consumer fell a sleep behind the wheel while driving 35-45 MPH ,resulting in a head on crash with a tractor trailer. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.
I stopped at a stop sign and waited for the other vehicle to go by. As they passed me, I made a right turn and headed south in the same direction. Within 30 ft after I took off from the stop sign, I glanced to the left and when I looked forward the vehicle in front me had stopped. I turned my wheels to the right and struck the other vehicle. My driver front corner struck his rear right corner. I was only going 20 MPH because of the school and all the children were present on both sides of the street. My vehicle's front driver side was pushed in and then it started on fire. Within a matter of minutes the vehicle was engulfed in flames. By the time the fire department came the vehicle was a total loss. I called daimlerchrysler and explained what has happened. I was told that they will investigate and let me know what they have found. Chrysler went into great detail why the air bags did not deploy, but as far as fire goes I was told " it appears the impact caused a short, which started the fire". No other explanation was given at all. From the stop sign to where accident happened was about 220 ft. I don't think that a $34,000 vehicle should be lost at 20mph impact. I was given chrysler file #[xxx]. Vehicle: 2000 dodge durango, VIN [xxx] st. Francis, wi police department & st. Francis fire department came out to the accident site. *la updated 07/30/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
1) replaced rack & pinion @ 41k miles 2) passenger window has been repaired 4 times at dealer and is working more poorly than ever before 3) two batteries replaced in first 2 years-I'm on my third now 4) SUV towed due to air bag light.
While driving at 45 MPH and without warning vehicle in front of consumer's vehicle came to a complete stop. Causing a rear end collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer. *ak
My children and I were involved in an auto accident in which we were hit in the rear, and then hit the car in front of us, which also hit the car in front of them.our 2000 dodge durango appears to have faulty safety mechanisms, and other hazards, for neither air bag deployed, and both front seats collapsed.
My wife hit a concrete barrier housing a 30 ft. Pole head on doing approx $9000 damage. She had to be taken by paramedics to a local hospital beacause her head hit & broke the visor and visor arm then hit the steering wheel when the airbags did not deploy. She was driving approx 15 MPH when the accident occurred. She was out of work a week due to her injuries and still has medical issues. Chrysler sent an investigator to check the system who stated it was fine.
When we tried to avoid an accident by braking, our anti-lock brakes locked and we were unable to steer. Also, upon impact at approximately 40-45 MPH, our air bags did not deploy even though the front end of our dodge durango (2000) was completely destroyed.
My wife was driving our 2000 dodge durango. My daughter who was seated in the rear passenger seat screamed causing my wife to turn and look then hitting a concrete pad housing a approximately 30 feet pole from the target parking lot. There is approximately $9000 damage and my wife had to be taken by paramedics to a local hospital. Her head hit and broke the visor and visor arm and then the steering wheel due to the air bag not deploying. A chrysler inspector has inspecting the vehicle and determined there was nothing wrong with the airbags which I have a hard time understanding.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and none of the air bags deployed. All five passengers in the vehicle were injured. *ak
While driving at 20 MPH the consumers vehicle crashed head on into another vehicle. Neither the driver nor passenger side air bags deployed. The consumer has contacted the dealer. Cause of the problem has yet to be determined. Please provide any further details.
While driving at 45 MPH consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy.
Vehicle was in a frontal collision while driving at 15 MPH. None of the air bags deployed upon impact.
The vehicle was involved in a collision, and the air bags failed to deploy. *ak
The air bags failed to deploy during a frontal collision. Ts
At 55mph consumer lost control of vehicle, went into a ditch, and vehicle rolled over. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Please provide any further information.
While driving 40 MPH hit a car from behind, pushing car about 10 yards. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, driver sustained injuries.
Front collision, hitting a 15 passenger van and driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained injuries.*ak consumer states the van pulled out in front of him, consumer attempted to hit the brakes but hit the vehicle at a speed of 45 MPH.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 25-30 MPH, and neither air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Police report attached. *ak there was one injury.
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on main streetand another vehicle veered into him. Consumer bounced off the vehicle and ran into a pole. Airbags didn't deploy.
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