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)
1997 Dodge Intrepid: airbags did not deploy in a crash
7 of the 342 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Intrepid describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
While driving about 30 MPH on a wet snow surface lost control of vehicle, crashing into a utility pole head-on first, and air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled.
Consumer was traveling about 35-40mph hit a ditch head-on. Vehicle turned on its side, and front airbags didn't deploy. Dealer will be contacted.
When consumer applies brakes they are hard. Also, when he applies brakes in sudden stop, they don't engage. Front end dips when consumer brakes, and there is a clanking noise coming from the front of the car while driving 25 to 30mph. Airbags didn't deploy when consumer had an accident while driving 30mph.
Consumer was involved in an accident that caused $8000 worth of damage to front end side of vehicle, which included damnages to the airbag sensor. But the dual airbags did not deploy.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures
- Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles
- Subject regarding airbag on - off switches
- Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches
- Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity
- If a warped or poor fitting passenger airbag door exists, the airbag door CAN now be serviced separate...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Intrepid no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1997 Dodge Intrepid?
7 of 342 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Intrepid (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Dodge Intrepid?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Dodge Intrepid
Ball joint 29Fuel leak 25Fuel smell 24Fire or smoke 20Headlights 14Stalling 12Wipers 11Harsh shifting 8Check engine light 7Power steering loss 7Overheating 6Airbag light 5Engine failure 5Transmission failure 5
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