My wife hit a tree head-on going approx. 30 MPH. She suffered injuries to her face, neck, back, wrist and knee. Airbag did not deploy. Contacted chrysler, they picked-up the car and performed diagnostic evaluation from the computer and sent a letter stating the airbag was not defective. I find it hard to believe that the airbag was not defective as the impact and damage to the vehicle is significant.
1998 Dodge Intrepid airbags problems
22 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 67,000. 16 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 67,000
- crashes
- 16
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal13
- Side/window1
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Dodge Intrepid airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Dodge Intrepid airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicle. Some passenger air bag module assemblies are missing some required components.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bags would not deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury to the passenger seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag module in these vehicles.
Recall number 98V049000 · Recall details
What 1998 Dodge Intrepid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Air bags deployed unexpectedly while vehicle was parked at the shop. Consumer will contact manufacturer.
Air bag warning light comes on and off when driving. This problem occurs intermittently. *ak the consumer feels that the failure is consistent with a recall he received on his 1999 dodge caravan.
Air bag failure.
While driving driver/passenger side air bags inadvertently deployed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving at 30 MPH the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision but none of the air bag deployed upon impact. As a result the driver sustained head injuries.
Vehicle was in a minor collision. Hit another car in rear at less than 15mph. Air bags deployed hitting driver. Very little front end damage. I do not believe that the air bags should have deployed, and I am concerned for our employees safety. This is the second time we have had an intrepid deploy air bags at under 15mph.
Wiring harness was installed with wires that are too short, possibly causing vehicle not to start and/or to shake when it does start. Also windows won't roll down at times. Dealer replaced faulty starter. But not willing to do anything further because vehicle is over 36,000 miles. Extended warranty was purchased. *tt...
No summary listed for above vehicle.
We would like to find out why the air bags did not deploy and protect the loved ones.
Questions about the 1998 Dodge Intrepid airbags
Does the 1998 Dodge Intrepid have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the airbags of the 1998 Dodge Intrepid, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Dodge Intrepid airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 67,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Intrepid airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V049000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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 1998 Dodge Intrepid problems
Engine 198Brakes 40Transmission 35Electrical 33Steering 29Visibility 28Acceleration 14Suspension 10Body 9Lights 9Seats 8Fuel system 5Wheels 4Seat belts 3Locks 2Tires 1
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