1993 Dodge Intrepid airbags problems

Filed Dec 18, 2002 · Airbags · 112,200 miles · OH · crash

I was involved in an automobile accident while driving a 1993 dodge intrepid. Several vehicles ahead of me stopped quickly and I was unable to come to a complete stop before hitting the vehicle in front of me, a small ford pickup truck. I estimate I was going about 15 to 20 m.p.h. At impact. The impact of the crash caused a minimum of $3500 to $4000 in damage to my intrepid and exceeded its current value. The front end of the intrepid was extensively damaged: the hood was severely crumpled back, the radiator was bent back at an angle and pushed back into the engine, both headlights were destroyed, and both front quarter panels were damaged. In addition, there was a variety of additional mechanical damage to the components of the engine compartment. My complaint is this: neither the driver's side airbag nor the passenger's side airbag deployed! The policemen who responded to the accident were both amazed. Fortunately, I was wearing my seat/shoulder belt and was not visibly injured. However, I wonder if I would have sustained visible injury, possible severe, if the accident had been worse and the airbags had still not deployed. Have I been driving this vehicle since april 30, 1994 without airbag protection, when all that time I thought I was protected? It's a scary thought! The police accident report is filed under case number 02-21834 of the jackson township police department, 5570 fulton road nw canton, ohio 44718 (330) 497-7440 the insurance claim is being handled by: erie insurance group 4690 munson street n.w. Canton, ohio 44718 (330) 433-1925 (800) 362-6541 this vehicle was purchased (used) on may 2, 1994. It had 24,972 miles on it when I purchased it. The original in-service date was feb. 16, 1993. It was originally titled to: kars daily rental 1501 cleveland ave. Nw canton, ohio 44703

Filed Apr 11, 2001 · Airbags · OH

Passenger's side airbag on top of console is unbuckling. If it wears to a certain degree, consumer is concerned that will it deploy. Consumer will contact dealer.

Filed Nov 9, 2000 · Airbags · AZ · crash · 3 injuries

While driving 70 MPH consumer had to swerve to the side, and while doing this had an head-on collision with a pole. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. There were 3 injuries. Has not contacted dealer.

Filed May 5, 2000 · Airbags · KS · crash

While driving 35 MPH had a frontal impact, and driver's and passenger's airbags did deploy, but did not inflate. Dealer has not inspected the vehicle. No prior problem with airbag system found. Please provide further information.

Filed Mar 21, 2000 · Airbags, Tires · IA · crash

While driving at 55 MPH right front tire blew out, vehicle went over the medium and up into and embankment, and up into a wall. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy.

Filed Feb 25, 2000 · Airbags · KS · crash

When the vehicle was involved in a head-on crash there was no deployment of driver's side or passenger's side air bags. Vehicle was being repaired. Please provide any further information.

Filed Nov 20, 1998 · Airbags, Engine · GA

We have had nothing but problems with this car since it was purchased. We have had to purchase a rebuilt transmission and catalytic converter and are now experiencing problems with the exterior paint coroding, the constant smell of gasoline inside the car, the passenger side air-bag is buckling, the cup holders have broken, and the list goes on!

Filed Oct 13, 1998 · Airbags · NJ · crash

While driving 20 to 30 MPH consumer hit a truck with the front of her vehicle. Air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer has been notified.

Filed Oct 6, 1998 · Airbags · IL · crash

Vehicle was in head-on collision with another vehicle at 45 to 50mph, and neither driver's nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Dealer has not seen.

Filed Aug 17, 1998 · Airbags, Visibility · OH

Air bag warning light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system. Also, when this occurs the power windows and the air conditioner become inoperable. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.