Was hit in the side and in my Dodge minivan the side curtain airbags never deployed. The van was a total loss so was the car that hit me and his airbag did deploy. I did injure my lower back and shoulder.
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan: airbags did not deploy in a crash
10 of the 870 complaints about the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 70,202
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
The contact owned a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed however, the brakes failed to operate causing the vehicle to rear-end another vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The passenger-side airbag deployed upon impact; however, the driver’s side air bag failed to deploy causing the contact to impact the steering wheel. The contact was taken from the scene to a hospital and was treated for bruising to both knees and head. No other injuries were reported from the accident. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was deemed a total loss. A VIN search showed there were two open recalls on the vehicle; the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V234000 (Electrical System) and 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering). The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 70 MPH, a deer jumped in the middle of the road causing a crash. The front driver's side air bag and driver's side curtain air bags did not deploy. The contact indicated that the passenger side curtain air bag partially deployed due to it being punctured by an unknown component of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the front passenger side fender was damaged and the bracket was bent during the impact. The cause of the failures was not determined. Police report number: 19-2687 was filed. There were no injuries and the vehicle was towed. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 217,000.
Going roughly 55/60 MPH a deer hit my drivers side of the van, totally my van. Air bags did not deploy and when looking at the damage to my van I was told that my air bags should of deployed. The damage to my van was considered a "total loss" as well as I went through massage therapy and chiropractic care.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH during rain weather conditions, there was a object on the road that caused the vehicle to swerve into the next traffic lane and crash. The driver and passenger frontal air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle proceeded to crash into a pole and came to a stop when it rolled over. The contact suffered injuries to the head, the back, the knees, and the hands that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a storage facility. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
On 3/29/2013 my daughter and her fiance were using my van, fiance was the driver. He hit a 200+lb rock that was partially in the road. This sent him off the road where he hit a partially buried rock wall from the 1600's, this sent them airborne scraping some trees along the way. They landed about 20 feet away, nose down into another section of rock wall, also buried. This launched them further up the embankment causing it to be lodged on a stump. There was over 8,000 in damage, the front bumper was all messed up. The airbags did not deploy. Only one seatbelt locked causing injury to my daughter when her face slammed off of the top glove box, not once, but twice. I have serious concerns about the safety of the vehicle. I have small grandchildren that ride in my van on a regular basis. I have voiced my concerns to my insurance claim rep, the adjuster, the body shop, my dealership and dodge itself. All I'm looking for is a straight answer on why this happened. If the airbags shouldn't have deployed because of the type of accident, ok, tell me why, but that seatbelt failure, that's a major deal. I cannot accept it's a fluke, or could be, or I don't know. This is my family. I love my van but with no one willing to help me get answers I just don't want it.
Major front end crash air bag did deploy? $12,900 damage. My son was diving. On 2/6/2013 another front end crash $10,500 damage air bag did not deploy. I was diving, now I am concern. Sent a e-mail complaint to dodge? Very general response to my complaint, I could see their were not concerned. Is this a major problem for the dodge grand caravan. I have no faith in this vehicle anymore. When I get the van back, I will trade-in for better safer van.
I was driving on the highway at 60 MPH, hit a large (approx 6 feet x 4 feet x 4 feet) wooden shipping crate. The crate exploded, and a board became lodged in the tire well and engine compartment. I also lost power the vehicle - the wrecker driver advised that the board appeared to have disconnected the computer wires. The crate hit on the front driver fender. The airbags did not deploy. I would think hitting something the size of the front end of a car at 60 MPH should set off the air bags.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving 20 to 35 MPH, the brakes failed without warning. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a truck head on. The front driver's air bag did not deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the neck and back during the crash. The manufacturer investigated the failure and concluded that the air bag did not deploy because the vehicle absorbed the impact of the crash. It was also determined that the air bag failure was not due to any known issues. The failure and the current mileages were 56,000. Updated 05/01/12*lj updated 06/14/2012
I was driving at 55 MPH,when a deer ran in front of me and I struck it. I did not have time to hit my brakes, and I hit the deer at full speed, square on with the front of my 2007 dodge caravan. It broke my front bumper, radiator, A/C condenser, headlight, fender, etc. Although I hit the deer at 55 MPH, my airbags did not deploy. I had my seatbelt on, but still suffered a bad whiplash and strained back.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
- Risk
- Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Recall number 20V396000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V‑139.
Recall number 14V373000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?
10 of 870 owner complaints about the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan (1%) 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 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?
There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
Stalling 176Loss of power 45Headlights 40Power steering loss 39Won't start 37Key fob 33Check engine light 20Warning lights 15Wipers 15Engine failure 14ABS 11Grinding brakes 11Fire or smoke 11Adaptive cruise 10Door locks 10Brake failure 9Hesitation 6Airbag light 5Jerking 5Overheating 5Steering lock-up 5
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