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.
1997 Dodge Intrepid airbags complaints
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While driving at about 40mph on a dirt road, that has been known for bad spots, consumer hita bad spot and car started fishtailing and hit a ditch head-on, spun around in opposite direction, and hit and embankment. Car landed on its side, upon impact, airbags didn't deploy.
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.
Airbag sensor is located behind front bumper which is lower than normal. Therefore, when consumer was involved in accident , hit vehicle with a 35 MPH impact,the rear end of the other vehicle bypassed the airbag sensor, causing dual airbags not to deploy even with $5,000 worth of damage to front end. Manufacturer claimed there was no design defect. *ak
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.
Was driving at approximately 20-25 MPH when airbags deployed suddenly , air bag light never came on. Dealer claims consuemr had been in an accident, but there was no accident. This defect could have resulted in injuries. *
When the vehicle is turned on the airbag light stays on . The manufacturer has been notified.
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