Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy without warning. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was contacted, but the call was forwarded to voicemail. The contact left a voicemail message. The failure mileage was 106,696.
2002 Dodge Neon: airbags did not deploy in a crash
15 of the 173 complaints about the 2002 Dodge Neon describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 38,364
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
2002 dodge, was in a front end collision and the front airbags didn't deploy. The hood was bent. Accident happen on the highway
At approximately 3:00 a.m. On a saturday the 4th of august I was involved in a rollover car accident in which I swerved to avoid a medium dog/coyote and my vehicle hit the ditch and rolled. My front airbags didn't deploy and I had to be transported by ambulance to the nearest hospital. I suffered a head injury as well as numerous body impact injuries from the crash. According to the report from the impound my engine was found 40 feet from my vehicle. My first concern was of course my airbags and why they failed to deploy.
My daughter was hit from behind in a 2002 dodge neon her air bags never deployed why?was there ever a recall?
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. While driving approximately 5 MPH in the rain, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle traveling approximately 30 MPH in the parking lot. The contact then rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel prior to the failure. The contact sustained injury to her back. The police was not called to the scene. The vehicle was taken to an auto collision shop for repair estimates. The insurance company has not yet determined if the vehicle was completely destroyed. The failure and current mileages were 84,000.
I had a car wreck on may 3 @ 5pm the point of impact was around 25-30 MPH. My airbag didn't deploy and do to that I was thrown into my windshield which I cracked it. I had to go to the doctor for my injuries. I am only 4 foot tall and I sit too close to my steering wheel to begin with and in away I am glad that it didn't go off. But if I had a passenger with me they could of been hurt too. I also need to know how I can get a switch put in to turn my bags on and off.
Complaint received via e-mail." my daughter was involved in a rear end collision which was bad enough to cause the car insurance company to declare the vehicle repairs would exceed the value of the car, so it was totaled. The air bags did not deploy during this accident. Since this vehicle was totaled I by allstate insurance company dallas, tx region. *ak
While t-boning a vehicle consumer's front air bag did not deploy. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving 35 MPH vehicle was involved in a a head on crash. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak
While driving 35 MPH vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealership was notified, but was not able to resolve the problem.
While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle was hit from behind causing the vehicle to spin around and hit another vehicle. The front air bags did not deploy. The driver received injuries to the chest and head area. Please provide further details.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the air bags did not deploy. *jb
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2002 Dodge Neon no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2002 Dodge Neon?
15 of 173 owner complaints about the 2002 Dodge Neon (9%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Dodge Neon?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Dodge Neon
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