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 did not deploy in a crash
10 of the 376 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Intrepid describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
We would like to find out why the air bags did not deploy and protect the loved ones.
I ran directly into an abandoned car that I did not see (it was dark outside). The impact to the other car was strong because my daughter's glasses flew off of her face. The impact was mainly on the right front side which if she did not have her seatbelt on, could have caused her to hit the windshield. We went to the emergency service at the hospital and I found out at that time that she had a pain in her neck for a very short period of time directly after the accident, but it left. I am concerned about why the airbags did not deploy.
In two separate head-on collisions on may and november 2000 both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Consumer contacted dealership to see if vehicle was included in recall 98v049000, and was informed that this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Vehicle was hit head-on. Upon impact airbags did not deploy, resulting in injury. Manufacturer will be notified.*ak consumer was injured in accident, the injuries sustained may last the rest of her life.
Hit into back of another car going 35 MPH brakes falied and air bags did not deploy.
Coming out of driveway driver made a normal stop and brakes completely faile/d, vehicle lost control , resulting in a collision. Seat belts did not tighten, and dual airbags did not deploy.vehicle was totaled.
According to police consumer was driving 40mph when she had a blackout and rearended another vehicle. Upon impact, driver's & passenger's air bags failed to deploy. Seat belt was in use at time. Driver was injured, receiving cuts on head & bruises.
Consumer was drinving on road at approximately 25 MPH when another vehicle turned in front, causing consumer to hit the other vehicle on passenger's side. Air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.
Consumer was involved in front end collision and air bags did not deploy, consumer 's wife received some minor injuries.
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
- Discussion on airbag on- off switches for selected vehicles ak
- Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity
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
Questions about the 1998 Dodge Intrepid no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1998 Dodge Intrepid?
10 of 376 owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge Intrepid (3%) 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 1998 Dodge Intrepid?
There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Dodge Intrepid
Engine failure 88Stalling 39Knocking 32Check engine light 19Loss of power 10Fire or smoke 8Transmission failure 8Adaptive cruise 7Won't shift 7Won't start 7Headlights 6Oil consumption 6Overheating 6Power windows 6Ball joint 5Power steering loss 5Sudden acceleration 5
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