1997 Dodge Grand Caravan: airbags did not deploy in a crash

7 of the 572 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 1%
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

2020
2
2019
1
2018
1
2017
2
2016
6
2015
4
2014
2
2013
7
2012
1
2011
3
2010
10
2009
5
2008
8
2007
5
2006
3
2005
9
2004
3
2003
4
2002
3
2001
5
2000
5
1999
6
1998
13
1997
7
1996
8
1995
1
1994
2
1993
4
1992
6

What owners say

Filed Feb 14, 2011 · Airbags · 220,000 miles · WI · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge grand caravan. While stopped and preparing to pull into a driveway, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle on the passenger side, destroying the front of the vehicle. The driver side air bag did not deploy, however the passenger side air bag did deploy. The driver of the vehicle was killed. The vehicle was declared destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000. Updated 03/23/11

Filed Jul 28, 2005 · Airbags, Fuel system · 93,000 miles · MS · crash · fire · 2 injuries

Dt: dt: the consumer purchased the vehicle from an individual. The vehicle caught on fire and was deemed totaled. After the accident the consumer learned of two recalls on the vehicle, one for the fuel rail and one for the air bags. The air bag did not deploy during the accident. The manufacturer sent an investigator to inspect the vehicle. There was conflicting information on the letter sent to consumer. This happened on january 17, 2005 . *ak

Filed Sep 16, 2004 · Airbags · 93,353 miles · OR · crash · 3 injuries

After being involved in a head on collision the air bags did not deploy. *jb

Filed Jan 5, 2004 · Airbags · 91,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

While driving 45 MPH consumer's vehicle was hit by another vehicle that crossed over the median. Upon impact, passenger's side air bag deployed but the driver's side air bag did not deploy. Driver's ankle was shattered and received contusions to the chest.

Filed Mar 18, 2002 · Airbags · IL · crash

While driving 40mph and slowing down consumer's vehicle rearended by another vehicle, causing a chain reaction. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Rear anf frontal impact.

Filed Mar 28, 2001 · Acceleration, Airbags · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision . Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries. Since incident, SRS light stayed illuminated while driving, and horn assembly/ cruise control became inoperable.*ak

Filed Aug 5, 1997 · Airbags · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Owner hit a pickup truck at the front left driver's side and the air bags didn't deploy.

Related recalls

Air bags: frontalReported November 7, 2002 · 1,500,521 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
Risk: This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. Owner notification began november 18, 2002. 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 02V293000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan?

7 of 572 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan (1%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1998.

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