Dt: the contact's vehicle was involved in an accident. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. The contact's vehicle was hit by another car, dragging down the road, and then going into a ditch. This was a frontal impact. The vehicle was totaled. No repairs could be made at this time. No warning indicator lights were on prior to this failure. The cause of the air bag failure was unknown.
1997 Dodge Intrepid airbags problems
18 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal12
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
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200k+
Dodge Intrepid airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Dodge Intrepid airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Dodge Intrepid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Transmission slips, shifts rough, sometimes will not go into gear at all,sometimes it will not shift out of first gear.
On the passenger side dashboard air bag cover is curling up, and in the upper left corner, air bag can be seen.
While traveling on the air bag light appear on the dashboard. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.ts
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs, 98v184, dealer stated that additional o-rings needed to be installed that were not related to the recall, consumer was charged for these repairs.
The insured was involved in a rear end collision, in which the airbags failed to deploy and also the seat belt released, there were 4 injuries. (claim#52-2499-839)
While driving 30-35 MPH, consumer ran head-on into a pole, drivers side air bag did not deploy, however passengers side airbag did deploy, contacted dealer, and they were not willing to do anything. *ak. Consumer suffered injuries.
Airbag light comes on sometimes. When it comes on windows will not roll down and A/C does not work. Consumer feels someone could easily sufficate. Consumer has to stop at every light to open door to get air. Also,engine check light was coming on.
I have extended warranty and this was not covered why not a recall this is a very serious problem and should be covered under warranty. No safety defect listed.
Vehicle was struck from rear at approximately 45 MPH while at a stop position, air bags did not deploy/seat belt failed to lock, and driver's seat collapsed backward. Dealer/ manufacturer notified.
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Intrepid airbags
Does the 1997 Dodge Intrepid have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the airbags of the 1997 Dodge Intrepid, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Dodge Intrepid airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Intrepid airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Intrepid have bad airbags?
The Dodge Intrepid model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (43 complaints), 1994 (42 complaints) and 1996 (34 complaints).
Other 1997 Dodge Intrepid problems
Fuel system 83Steering 61Engine 54Transmission 53Electrical 28Suspension 23Visibility 23Brakes 21Lights 15Body 9Acceleration 8Seats 5Seat belts 4Tires 3Wheels 3Driver assistance 1Locks 1
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