The word "airbag" stayed red. My local mechanic said the air bag would not deploy in a crash. He did not attempt to repair. As rain water is leaking into the trunk and from there into the floor of the back seat I wondered if the water seeped into the circuitry. I did not have time to bring to the dealer yet - but the air bag deployed for no reason while I was driving.
2000 Dodge Neon airbags complaints
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Problems with air bag warning light on dodge neon 2000. *mr the light was intermittent and would beep everytime the consumer would make a turn. Recall# 99v043000. *sc the tie rods had to be replaced. When the consumer turned the air condition on, the vehicle felt as though it was going to cut off.
When sliding on ice I went into the ditch at approx 30 MPH. The vehicle picked up speed during the slide. The ditch was steep but narrow. My front end hit the other side of the ditch causing $6000 front end damage. Neither passenger or driver side air bag deployed! My seatbelt did not latch!! My wrists impacted the dash leaving my nailpolish on the stereo. My chest impacted the steering wheel. I could not lift my baby for a very long time...a year. I couldn't tie my 6 childrens shoes without pain for over two years. I still have moderate to severe pain attacks! I still do not have full function of my right wrist and typing this irritates it like crazy. My elbow was out of place. My ribs are now permanently out of place and there are injuries to my back and neck. My right side of my face goes numb and I suffer severe and frequent headaches. I am now severely depressed. I used to be an rn. I have a weight limit of 2-10 pounds with no consistent use of my right arm allowed. This is now over 4 years since my accident. Nothing was done for me. I couldn't work and had to suffer the consequences of turning my car back into the dealer. I just paid the judgment from chrysler off this year. I am still upset to see so very many people still being injured and chrysler off free. I wish I had an attorney willing to sue their pants off for the life changes they have given me. I previously wore a seatbelt religiously. I'm 39 now and I promise I will never wear one again since being strangled with chrysler's belt. Dealer did nothing to remedy. Said they had no way to check these problems and found nothing wrong with the seatbelt. Disgusting! This vehicle only had 4500 miles on it and I bought it brand new. This so call recall took place in april 1999. My purchase was september 1999.
When the engine is started air bag light comes on and stays on. When air bag light comes on horn and cruise control do not work. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that a new clock spring was needed. *ak the consumer believes the manufacturer should be responsible for replacing the clockspring since it is a safety related defect.
I have a dodge neon 2000. On the morning of january 29, 2004, my airbag signal appeared with a ringing noise for a brief moment. Later that day, the signal began to appear more often when turning my steering wheel. The following morning, I had the dealership to diagnose the problem. I was later informed 5 hours later it was the clockspring and it was not covered under the manufacture nor the extended warranty. The price to fix it would be $389. This is a ripoff. The reason consumers purchase automobiles with airbags is for the extra security. If there was a defect with the seat belts, there would be a recall. Just like seat belts are design for protecting passengers from harm so is the airbags. Thus, clocksprings should be recalled and not put on the expense of the consumer due to the manufacture not providing a more secure part especially when the consumer is still making payments.
Consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 25 MPH. The impact bent the hood and cracked the windshield. Upon impact, none of the vehicles airbags deployed.
Bought car from father in law, he bought the car new. He had no problems with it.soon after I bought from him in 2000(it was still new!),power windows quit working then started working again.cruise control went out, still dont work. Front end crash 2003 may, 4783.45 in damage, air bag did not deploy at 40mph !!! I had car repaired by non chrysler garage as per advice of erie insurance co. Erie wont cover because they say its chrysler's problem, chrysler says its my problem because work was done at non daimler chrysler garage and they were rude and hung up on me! Erie told me to have diagnostic check done on it becuz in aug 03 the air bag lite started to come on and horn wont work. I had the check done and they said clockspring needs replaced. Not erie or chrysler will fix.
No power to radio, lights, locks, sunroof. Non working airbag mosule.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 45 MPH. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained serious neck/back and hip injuries.
Dual air bags did not deploy when the car collided with the guardrail head on at approximately 70 MPH after loosing control of the vehicle caused by bad weather. Vehicle spinned hitting the guardrail two more times, passenger side and rear of vehicle. Insurance company said that the vehicle is a total loss. Chrysler corporation was notified and are looking into it, they requested location of the vehicle so they could look at it. Accident caused injuries to driver and to passenger.
While driving at 30 MPH vehicle was involved in a head on collision, airbags did not deploy.
While driving at 65 MPH on the freeway my left rear tire blew out spinning me out of control. I hit a road side sign (one leg of the sign 12" x 24" post) on the left front quarter panel, continuing down over a small incline and coming to rest a few yards away. My seat belt failed to retract, air bags failed to deploy and the seat failed to keep me in an upright position. All this failures resulting in my being throwing around inside the car.
While traveling at 30 to 35 MPH, another vehicle suddenly pulled out in front of the consumer's vehicle and caused an accident. The consumer's vehicle was totaled, and none of the airbags deployed. *ak *scc
Consumer stated while traveling 37-40 MPH and as a result of a three car crash, vehicle ran into a wall, and air bags did not deploy.
The horn only works occasionally. Was told it is a manufacturer's defect with the airbag by our mechanic. The airbag may not work in an accident. I never know when my horn will work to communicate with other drivers.
The drivers air bag didn't deploy when the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision.
I was involved in a crash on jan 9 2003. A sation wagon took a left turn infront of me.I was driving at about 40 miles per hour with traffic. We collided.my 2000 dodge neon collided with the tire -rear passenger quarter of his staion wagon. Both cars are a total loss. My issue is my airbags did not deploy. I was wearing my seat belt. I feel at 40 miles per hour ,damaging eonough of my front end that both front quaters buckled ,that the bag should of deployed.
While driving at 60 MPH vehicle was in an accident. Vehicle folded and the bottom separated from vehicle, but none of the air bags deployed upon impact. Ts
While driving consumer slammed on brakes to avoid a collision. Brakes locked up and car slid approximately 15-20 feet down a hill. Vehicle then collided in the rear with an SUV. Both the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Ts
Consumer states that the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 40mph and neither air bag deployed. Dealer notified. Please provide further information. Ts
Consumer's vehicle collided with another car from rear at approximately 40mph. Upon impact, both driver and passenger air bags did not deploy.
When applying the brakes, the vehicle will start to pulsate at any speed. Also, extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer. *ak the consumer states the following as problems occured: the passenger air bag, throttle blade icing, defective rotors, charging system over charging-no trouble codes; 3 battery replacements(defective per mechanic), many gas tank repairs/replacements(would not take gas without clicking and ticking/filler tank/gas tank), warning brake light and buzzer chimes when brake is applied also with the gas pedal when applied (due to defective rotors and lack of brake fluid, transmission problem-grinding noise/won't go in reverse, brake noise in rear tire/brake booster replace per recall-needs rotors & pads in front, A/C blows warm air-compessor clutch wouldn't engage(found broken wire), problem with the voltage regulator, and noise in the power steering.
A crack on passenger side dashboard where air bags will come out if deployed.afraid that air bag will deploy without vehicle being in an accident.
Abs failed ,front brakes locked rear brakes failed, airbags did not deploy, seat belt did not lock during collision.
Another driver at 30 to 35 MPH, hit consumer mid-front section, and none of the airbags deployed.
Vehicle was in a full frontal collision while going approximately 25-30mph. Airbag did not deploy, causing an injury. Manufacturer was notified and stated vehicle did not meet criteria for airbag to deploy. Vehicle is totaled. *ak driver sustained major injuries, passenger sustained minor injuries.
Vehicle was going 35mph on dry road. Front air bags did not deploy upon impact consumer's vehicle hit two vehicles, but only one head on. Front airbags on both sides did not deploy. Dealer and manufacturer were notified but the vehicle was totaled. The consumer's nose was severed from the steering wheel due to the air bag not deploying. *ak consumer states r/r seat belt retractor button on belt was broken and installed, also left front seat belt was replaced, and sun roof molding was loose and falls on consumer?s head.
While driving at 35-45 MPH consumer flipped vehicle over several, times but none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
When vehicle was hit head-on air bags did not deploy.
While driving about 35 MPH and when applying brakes lost control of vehicle and crashed into guardrails. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer was not contacted. Please provide more information.
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