Passenger side air bag randomly deployed, while going 4 miles per hour, there was no impact to initiate the deployment of airbag. The deployment busted out the passenger side airbag with such force that it blew glass to the complete other side of the vehicle.
1997 Dodge Neon airbags problems
41 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). 31 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 41
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- crashes
- 31
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal31
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge Neon airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Dodge Neon airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.
- Risk
- Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.
Recall number 97V080000 · Recall details
What 1997 Dodge Neon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*- the contact was exiting the parking complex while driving the 1997 dodge neon at 5 MPH, when the airbags deployed without warning. This caused the windows on both doors to shatter, and the dashboard and air conditioner vents to come off. The vehicle did not strike or hit anything to cause the airbags to deploy. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause. The vehicle currently has 108000 miles.
Contact states: while driving approximately 35 MPH the consumer swerved to avoid hitting another car, however his door was scratched, then the vehicle stalled and the air bags deployed. The consumer suffered a minor injury to his wrist due to the deployment of the air bag. *ak
While driving, the consumer's vehicle t-boned another vehicle at 23-25 MPH. Upon impact the air bags did not deploy. *ak *sc
Consumer stated her brakes failed. There was a multi-car accident on the beltway. As she approached she saw the truck in front of her apply his brakes, she then applied her brakes. Her vehicle did not stop and the vehicle rear ended the truck in front of her. The air bags did not deploy, and she received some musculoskeletal injuries and was very sore. Her vehicle was totaled. Daimlerchrysler won't claim any responsibility for the defect on the vehicle. *ph *scc
After frontal impact, air bag took 2 minutes after the impact to deploy. Liquid in air bag caused drivers shirt to catch on fire, and burned her arms.*ak. Consumer stated he hit a utility pole.
Recall 97v080000/air bag: while driving, the bell alarm went off and then the air bag light senor came on and went off, dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.*ak. Consumer stated the dealer replaced the module.
Direct frontal collision at rate of speed of 45 mp. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries to driver. Please provide further information.
Driving at 35 MPH, a pickup truck pulled out in front of and I crashed into the drivers side door. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy, the seat belt did not restrain me from slamming forward, and the seat lock did not engage. The chrysler investigator claims that all three restraint systems worked properly yet the dealer replaced both the seat belts and the seat locks.
While in reverse, barely coasting with no bump in road, both airbags deployed. No injuries.
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Neon airbags
Does the 1997 Dodge Neon have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 41 complaints about the airbags of the 1997 Dodge Neon, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Dodge Neon airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Neon airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V080000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Neon have bad airbags?
The Dodge Neon model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (105 complaints), 2000 (71 complaints) and 1996 (44 complaints).
Other 1997 Dodge Neon problems
Engine 221Brakes 47Electrical 33Transmission 25Body 24Seat belts 17Lights 16Steering 15Acceleration 11Fuel system 9Visibility 8Tires 6Suspension 4Seats 3Wheels 2Locks 1
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