2001 Dodge Durango: airbags did not deploy in a crash

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 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 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 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.

Filed Feb 9, 2009 · Airbags · 144,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

Air bags did not deploy in direct front end collision, bumper, grille, fan and motor were pushed back but airbags did not deploy. Worried that I have been driving a vehicle for 4 years with faulty airbags. Hurt knee,wrist, back and hand.

Filed Dec 2, 2008 · Airbags · 89,000 miles · IL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While driving 60 MPH, the contact swerved to avoid a deer and the vehicle rolled over nine times. She was knocked unconscious and does not remember much about the crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The owner of the vehicle sustained a broken elbow and both the owner and the passenger sustained minor cuts and bruises. A police report was filed. The contact believes that due to the severity of the crash, the air bags should have deployed. The vehicle was considered to be destroyed. The current and failure mileages were 89,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2007 · Airbags, Transmission · 115,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While driving 45 MPH, the contact heard a thumping noise. The vehicle veered to the right and rolled over. The contact felt that the cause of crash was the drive shaft. The vehicle was destroyed. The driver sustained serious injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer and dealer have not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of failure. The current and failure mileages were 115,000. The consumer stated the air bags did not deploy. Updated 09/11/07

Filed Apr 28, 2005 · Airbags, Suspension · WA · crash · 2 injuries

The consumer was involved in two frontal collisions. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The cause had not been determined at this time. *ak the first incident occured on a slight snow covered road. The consumer lost control of the vehicle which resulted in front and side damage and the vehicle was backed against the concrete barrier. The second incident occured while the vehicle was in motion and the consumer lost control whenthe vehicle was driven over a small ice patch. The consumer had run into a light pole and completely damaged the middle front of the vehicle. The consumer was informed of recall# 04v596000, which may have been the cause of both incidents.

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Airbags, Suspension · WA · crash · 2 injuries

Dodge durango 2001 upper ball joints and air bag defect. Vehicle involved in an accident. *bf the consumer received the ball joint recall notice after the ball joint failed resulting in an accident. The front end of the consumer's vehicle crashing into a concrete protection barrier. The driver's air bag did not deploy and as a result he hit his head against the windshield. The consumer contacted the dealer about the ball joint recall but was told that the part was not available. The day of the consumer's appoint to have the ball joint replaced the consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a light pole. Once again the air bags did not deploy which caused the driver to hit her chest on the steering wheel and head against the windshield.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Airbags · 31,500 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

The consumer was driving the vehicle when it struck another vehicle head on and the air bag did not deploy.

Filed Jan 28, 2004 · Airbags · 44,543 miles · AL · crash · 2 injuries

I was sitting at a stop sign, the car in front of me pulled out into the path of an oncoming car. It swerved to avoid hitting her and his wheels locked to the right and his car turned onto the road I was on and he hit me almost head on at about 30 to 35 miles per hour. My steering rack in penion was broken, my radiator, radiator core, fan, both fan housings, grill, front left lights, driving lights, bumper, transmission line, and damage to inside of dashboard where my daughter's knees hit. Airbags did not deploy!!