My vehicle was hit on passenger side at approximately 35 miles an hour and the airbags did not deploy. Vehicle is totaled from the wreck and I sustained injuries which need medical attention.
2013 Dodge Durango: airbags did not deploy in a crash
9 of the 640 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Durango describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at 15 PMH and coming to a stop with his son in the front passenger seat, the brake pedal was depressed but hesitated to respond, causing a 50-60 feet in stopping distance delay. The brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle lightly crashed into the rear of another occupied vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy as it was a fender bender. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was associated with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V572000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact became aware that his VIN was included in the recall though he had not received a recall notification. The dealer was notified of the failure through a voicemail message. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.
Driving the vehicle on highway when the passenger side headrest popped open. Airbags did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 dodge durango. While driving approximately 45 MPH in the rain, the vehicle seemed to suddenly lose power and the rear of the vehicle began to skid on the road. The contact attempted to regain control of the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The contact stated that the vehicle struck and went over a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. After the crash, all the instrument panel indicators illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The driver injured her head, one passenger injured their head and nose, and the other rear passenger injured her neck. Medical attention was received. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The cause of the failures was not determined. The approximate failure mileage was 150,901. *dt
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,690. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle moved independently while the gear shifter was stuck in the park position. As a result, the driver crashed into a wall in the garage. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and the contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency action number: pe15030 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 31,100.
Air bags did not deploy in head on crash at 45 50 MPH in my 2013 dodge durango.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the contact sustained an injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000...updated 09-24-14 *bf the consumer stated the airbag and the shoulder restraint both failed. This caused the consumer's face to hit the steering wheel resulting in a fractured. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was notified and inspected the vehicle. Updated 02/24/2015
Vehicle was hit from side by semi truck. Rear quarter panel, rear door both extremely damaged. Side curtain airbags did not deploy.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from April 11, 2012, through July 20, 2012. Some vehicles may have been built with the incorrect airbag occupant restraint control (ORC) module.
- Risk
- In the event of a side impact, rearward of the second row seat, the supplemental side air bag inflatable curtain may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 24, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 12V391000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2013 Dodge Durango no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2013 Dodge Durango?
9 of 640 owner complaints about the 2013 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 2013 Dodge Durango?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2013 Dodge Durango
Stalling 122Fuel pump 60Check engine light 43Won't start 41Fire or smoke 30Loss of power 27Wipers 15Hesitation 11Jerking 11Knocking 10Headlights 10Key fob 9ABS 8Engine failure 8Warning lights 7Airbag light 6Power steering loss 6
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