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.
1999 Dodge Intrepid: airbags did not deploy in a crash
7 of the 997 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Intrepid describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 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. 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
Vehicle experience sudden acceleration while backing out of a parking space, consumer foot was depressing the brake and the vehicle continue to rev, jerk and accelerate down a 30- foot embankment, the air bag failed to deploy during accident. Yh
Consumer was traveling 45mph and hit colvert with front driver side & broke an axle. Vehicle flipped over & airbags never deployed. Dealer was contacted. Consumer found out there were 3 sensors & 2 had to set off.
Driving 55-60mph when large truck in front, with no tailgate, lost an axle it was carrying as part of a load. It rolled off the truck & struck the vehicle in front. Air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle ran over axle, and was severely damaged. Driver suffered nerve damage to neck and shoulder. *ak
Consumer was in a collision that consisted of consumer rear ending another vehicle at 30mph, and air bags did not deploy, causing consumer to sustain many injuries. At one point consumer was on a life support machine. Manufacturer was contacted.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Dodge Intrepid no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1999 Dodge Intrepid?
7 of 997 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge Intrepid (1%) 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 1999 Dodge Intrepid?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Dodge Intrepid
Engine failure 281Stalling 130Knocking 127Check engine light 62Loss of power 36Won't start 34Jerking 22Power windows 22Transmission failure 20Headlights 19Fire or smoke 16Power steering loss 15Won't shift 15Harsh shifting 14Overheating 14Brake failure 11Hesitation 11Sudden acceleration 11Ball joint 10Grinding brakes 9Seat belt 8Oil consumption 7Adaptive cruise 6Misfire 6Slipping 6Tire blowout 6Fuel pump 5Steering lock-up 5
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