Tl* the contact owned a 1998 dodge grand caravan. While the contact's wife was driving 45 MPH, another vehicle traveling approximately 70 MPH struck the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The front passenger seat (the contact's seat) separated from the seat track. The contact struck the side door and was thrown into the rear of the vehicle. The seat belt failed to restrain the contact and he was then struck by the seat. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and back. Three occupants in the other vehicle were also injured, as the front passenger's feet went through the windshield and two of the occupants suffered whiplash. Medical attention was required for all the injured occupants. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the contact's insurance company confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. See also 11004763. *dsy ..updated 08/04/17 *bf updated 10/11/2017*js *js
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan: airbags did not deploy in a crash
13 of the 554 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 120,000
- recalls
- 2
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge grand caravan. The vehicle was involved in a rear end collision and crashed into the vehicle in front of her at 5 MPH. The air bag failed to deploy and the seat came off track during the crash. Due to the seat position, the contact could not depress the brake pedal or control the steering. The current and failure mileages were 124,000.
Brakes failed, causing a collision. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Consumer complained to the manufacturer about the horn not working, and the brake failure. Manufacturer inspected the vehicle and found no defects. Recall 04v480000 for clock spring was issued, and consumer stated this was the cause of the accident. *ak
The consumer lost control of the vehicle while driving. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained head injuries. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. Please fill in additional information. *jb the consumer stated the accident happened 4 days before she received the recall notice in the mail regarding the air bags. The consumers daughter was driving on a highway that changed from pavement to gravel, when the pavement ended, she started to fish tail, she stepped on the brake, which sent her into a spin twice.
While driving 40 MPH vehicle was involved in a head collision. Upon impact driver's side air bag did not deploy. The driver sustained neck and back injuries.
After being involved in a collision air bags did not deploy. Consumer stated that battery was crushed. Consumer received a recall for the clock spring.
While allowing vehicle to idle in park in residential garage, driver stepped inside house and within 30 sec heard loud crash. Upon investigation found vehicles engine idle at 5500 rpms and had collided with washer/dryer 4ft in front of vehicle. *ak damage was to the w/d and minor scratches were found on bumper. Air bags did not deploy. Washer was total loss.
The vehicles air bag did not deploy nor did the seat belt restrain the driver when the vehicle was impacted in the rear. *nlm
While driving at 25mph and when the vehicle was hit on front driver's side air bag did not deploy. Dealer notified.
I was driving my approximately 10mph when the driver's side airbag unexpectedly deployed. We noticed the airbag light began to light intermittently a week prior to the failure. We took the vehicle to our local dodge dealer, lancaster dodge. They immediately implied that the airbag never went off and that it wasn't a chrysler airbag. They refused to do any work on the vehicle and repeatedly stated "what are you trying to pull here?". My wife and I were shocked and couldn't understand what they were implying. I took the van to another dodge dealer who confirmed that the airbag did in fact go off (no surprise to us). I called to discuss with chrysler and describe the situation. The client service representative wasn't interested in hearing about the second chrysler dealer's finding even when I repeatedly explained how the first dealer's report had to be innaccurate because they said the airbag didn't go off. I since investigated reports similar to mine on the federal safety agency site and found an active investigation into the clock spring on my vehicle. It appears to me that the first chrysler dealer and the manufacturer are fraudulently covering-up this issue by preparing inaccurate reports of the failure.
Vehicle was in an accident going at 30-40mph. Vehicle t-boned another vehicle causing consumer to hit head on windshield. Upon impact, front air bags failed to deploy. A complaint was filed with chrysler, and special investigation unit will contact the consumer to come out and inspect.*ak total damge done to vehicle was $6700, chrysler investigator stated it was just hit in the wrong spot.
Had left stop light and about to make left turn when another vehicle kept straight, and was hit on driver's side with driver side of caravan. Air bag failed to deploy.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
- 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 covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it will replace the clockspring at no charge if it fails. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. The recall began on october 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V480000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- 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 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan?
13 of 554 owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan
Airbag light 47Adaptive cruise 32Power steering loss 25Transmission failure 25Loss of power 24Overheating 21Wipers 16Stalling 15Fire or smoke 12ABS 11Brake failure 11Headlights 9Check engine light 8Engine failure 8Won't start 8Fuel smell 6Seat belt 6Tire blowout 6Coil spring 5Fuel gauge 5
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