I had a collision in my vehicle the front end was smashed in. (the vehicle was considered totaled by the insurance company.) the airbags (passenger and driver) did not deploy causing injury to me and my passenger. I was traveling approx. 25 or 30 MPH. According to police on the scene the airbags should have deployed.
2003 Dodge Neon airbags complaints
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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 traveling 45 MPH consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, neither of the air bags deployed. Consumer spoke to the manufacturer, but the only response he received was a letter denying the claim that collision was offset.
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.
While driving the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a side rail. Neither frontal air bag deployed. The vehicle was towed to a auto body shop for inspection. The cause has not been determined. *nm also, 2 months after the consumer purhcased the vehicle, the fuel pump was replaced. There is also an incident that the vehicle doesn't start.
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.
I was in a small collision at the speed of 10 MPH or less. I rear ended a ford f150 truck because my brakes skided on the road, my 2003 neon fishtailed, and I hit the bumper of the truck. My right headlight was smashed, and my radiator was also broken. After 3 minutes my engine caught on fire, and my entire car was engulfed in fire within 5 minutes after the collision. My airbag on both driver and passenger side did not go off, I didn't hit the truck at a highspeed, yet my car went up in flames. Everything in the car was melted, and I think this car is very unsafe. Had I hit a truck or been hit by another large or small car, I hate to wonder what would of happened then. Would I of made it out in time before it caught on fire, or would it blow up on impact?! Neons are not safe, and I think this car will catch on fire at any speed. I have pictures of the car that shows the damage from the collision, and you wouldn't ever think the small damage could catch this car on fire.
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.
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