Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries sustained. The check engine indicator illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was not towed, repaired, or taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000.
1999 Dodge Intrepid airbags problems
22 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 117,000. 14 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 117,000
- crashes
- 14
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal13
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Intrepid airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 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 1999 Dodge Intrepid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
This vehicle had been serviced during the month of december for a recall problem that occurred before. My wife was in a accident and the front air bags didn't deploy. The front end was badly damaged. My wife also was jerked before the seat belt grabbed her.
Aecm memory did not register upon impact in accident. The airbag "did not deploy" at "impact". Major damage to the main frame in front of the car. The main bar is pushed back into the radiator, in which the radiator is pushed back close to the motor. The front end was destroyed, headlights were pointed in different directions. I just recently (dec 05) had my seat repaired again, in which it was under recall, for the recliner bolt that kept breaking.
Dt*: the contact stated that the air bags in her vehicle did not deploy in a front end collision at 45 MPH. There was braking prior to impact. There was a police report taken and the vehicle was driven away from the scene. The driver sustained minor injuries from the seat belt. There was damage to the hood, bumper, and driver side fender. The driver side door will not open. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic. Updated 3/20/2006 -
While driving 40 MPH driver noticed that the SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the SRS sensor needed to be replaced. *ak updated 12/7/2005. The air bag light is still on and the mileage had disappeared.
While driving. Accident occurred. Air bag did not deploy in a head on collision one car accident. Consumer was driving 40-45 MPH down hill. Please provide any further information.
On 10/15/03 I was involved in a head on collision and my air bags did not deploy. I drive a 1999 dodge intrepid and the other vehicle was a 2000 jeep cherokee. The other vehicle had both air bags deploying. The intial impact was on my driver's side headlight. The entired hood and front fender was removed. I was taken to the hospital and my injuries were a collapsed lung and 3 broken ribs. I was there for 3 days. Both the officer invetigating the crash and the body shop said that it should have deployed. I am off work for 3-4 weeks and have no vehicle now. Had the air bags deployed my injuries could have been a lot less severe. Ak
While driving at 25/30 MPH air bag clockspring module failed. This resulted in air bag, horn, and cruise control malfunctioning. Dealership replaced the clockspring.
Driver's side seat back unexpectedly reclined while driving. As a result, driver's foot hit accelerator pedal and vehicle went into an intersection, hitting another vehicle. None of the airbags deployed.
At a frontal impact at 30mph none of the air bags deployed, resulting in minor injuries.
Questions about the 1999 Dodge Intrepid airbags
Does the 1999 Dodge Intrepid have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the airbags of the 1999 Dodge Intrepid, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Dodge Intrepid airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 117,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 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 1999 Dodge Intrepid problems
Engine 702Transmission 95Steering 59Electrical 56Visibility 49Brakes 30Acceleration 29Suspension 20Lights 17Seat belts 16Body 15Seats 14Fuel system 10Tires 7Locks 6Wheels 2Driver assistance 1
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