We were hit from the side and tore up the whole front end. The air bags did not deploy
2003 Dodge Neon: airbags did not deploy in a crash
9 of the 202 complaints about the 2003 Dodge Neon describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
I rearended an SUV during a rainstorm. The entire front of my car, and side panels were totaled. My airbags did not deploy. My car was a 2003 dodge neon. The force of the impact and damage to the exterior front of my car actually left minor interior damage under the steering wheel-panel pieces became detached. I received multiple bruises, minor cuts, and major headache for days afterwards due to the force of hitting the steering wheel then my seatbelt jerking me into my seat.
While driving at 35 MPH vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained chest injuries due to impact. As a result, vehicle was totaled. *ak manufacturer and insurance company notified, but not willing to do anything. *tt consumer contacted chrysler and the talro insurance company, neither wanted to take responsibility for the airbag not deploying neither did they acknowledge the incident. The apollo casualty company told her to call chrysler back. Consumer wants to sue but lawyer said that there can't be anything done because nobody went to the hospital.
The consumer was involved in a frontal collision at 45 MPH and the air bags did not deploy. The driver was using the seat belt at that time. No injuries to report. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified.
While driving 30 MPH consumer's vehicle collided with the vehicle in front. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver to sustained minor injuries. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.
While driving 25 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained head/knee/chest injuries, and shattered glass under the skin.
While at a stand still vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The impact was so great that the vehicle did a complete 36. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained shoulder injuries, and had to go through therapy.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collision, and air bags did not deploy. Driver was slightly injured, her neck and back was sore.
2003 dodge neon hit deer at 65 MPH, deer hit front left fender before bouncing off windshield. Glass turned into tiny shards of razor sharp glass (I though safety glass was supposed to turn into little cubes and not razors). Air bags did not deploy. This is more of a question than a complaint.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 Dodge Neon no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2003 Dodge Neon?
9 of 202 owner complaints about the 2003 Dodge Neon (4%) 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 2003 Dodge Neon?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Dodge Neon
Headlights 60Fire or smoke 22Stalling 12Grinding brakes 8Check engine light 8Overheating 7Ball joint 6Loss of power 6Jerking 5Transmission failure 5
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