2001 Dodge Durango airbags problems

Filed Jan 10, 2020 · Airbags, Seat belts · 230,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving about 30 MPH and failing to stop for a stop light, the vehicle t-boned another vehicle driving at an unknown MPH. The seat belt failed to retract causing the contact to hit the windshield. The air bags also failed to deploy. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a concussion and bruises on her chest and her abdomen. The contact was transported to the emergency room in an ambulance. A police report number: z-z0 was filed. The other vehicle involved did have air bags deploy but there was no further information. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to a impound lot. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000. *ln the consumer provided photos.

Filed Dec 12, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · AR · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 dodge durango. While driving 5 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver side by the door and quarter panel by another vehicle. All the air bags failed to deploy and the driver's seat belt failed to engage. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the nose, head, lips, left and right legs, and both arms. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown. Updated 02/07/2017*ct updated 09/05/2017*js

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While attempting to reverse the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. In addition, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front tie rods needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Airbags, Seats · 90,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the front driver side power seat independently shifted forward in a rocking motion whenever coming to a complete stop. The seat would reset to the correct position after resuming normal operation. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the air bag warning light illuminated and the air bag clock spring was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Nov 13, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 215,905 miles · SC · crash · 2 injuries

The other driver was at a stop and I was driving between 50 and 55 MPH on the highway. The other driver pulled out infront of me from my left to right. As we impacted my air bag did not deploy but the passenger's air bag did deploy. I was the only person in my car. I struck him with such force that the vehicle I was driving was forced off the road and then was stopped by a tree. After 2 hits the driver's side air bag still did not deploy. The vehicle was deemed a total loss.

Filed Mar 26, 2013 · Acceleration, Airbags · CT

Bought vehicle about 1 month ago and my horn and cruise control were working at time of purchase. Took car home and went out the next day and found out that horn didn't work after almost getting into and accident, so now I no longer have a horn or cruise control on my car.

Filed Mar 9, 2012 · Airbags · 1,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH in rainy weather, the vehicle swerved several times. The contact applied the brake and lost control of the vehicle, entering the oncoming traffic lane and crashing head-on into another vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver side air bag did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the back. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 1,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 4, 2012 · Airbags, Electrical · 75,000 miles · WA

Airbag light comes on when steering wheel is turned to the left. Horn becomes inop. When steering wheel is returned to the right, airbag light goes out. Horn operates again. Suspect fault with the clockspring.

Filed Aug 23, 2011 · Airbags · 66,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact was driving 40 MPH with the cruise control activated when the air bag warning lamp illuminated, the horn became inoperable and the cruise control would not deactivate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the clock spring would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 66,000 and the current mileage was 66,500. Updated 9/20/11 *cn updated 10/26/11.* jb

Filed Mar 7, 2011 · Airbags · 197,000 miles · LA · crash

Was driving on an on ramp of a bridge. The back of the truck came around to the front and then crashed into the side of the bridge. The truck crashed and turned over. Air bags never deployed.