Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge stratus. While driving 30 MPH, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The road conditions were normal. She noticed oil leaking after the crash. The repair shop stated that a new head gasket was needed. The current and failure mileages were 81,000. Updated 03-04-08
1997 Dodge Stratus: airbags did not deploy in a crash
12 of the 349 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Stratus describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
While driving at 40 MPH the vehicle was involved in a collision. Upon impact, the dual airbags did not deploy. No injuries were reported. *ak
The vehicle was in an accident. The vehicle was traveling about 60 MPH when it was struck broadside. The vehicle ran into some trees and the air bags did not deploy. *jb this incident occurred because the consumer tried to avoid a head on collision. A fire started in the passenger side area. *sc
While driving at 55 MPH, under normal weather conditions, a bull wondered onto the road and was hit. Upon impact with the bull frontal airbags failed to deploy. Driver sustained neck and back injuries based on doctor's evaluations.
Consumer was involved in a collision in which the air bags did not deploy. Consumer received extensive injuries.
The consumer was in a three vehicle crash, in which her vehicle was in the middle and the air bags did not deploy.
Consumer states vehicle was involved in a head-on collision while driving causing damage to the front of the vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. Manufacturer notified.
This is the 2d same vehicle in total loss crashes in 2 weeks where airbags didn't deploy.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 40mph. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy.
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which air bags did not deploy, and rear seat released from the seat tracks. Please give any further details.
This vehicle ran into the rear of another vehicle while braking from the speed of 70 MPH. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy. The dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle went out of control while turning off freeway. Hit by another vehicle which caused major damages in front of vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Stratus no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1997 Dodge Stratus?
12 of 349 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Stratus (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Dodge Stratus?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Dodge Stratus
Fire or smoke 20Ball joint 18Overheating 10Stalling 8Adaptive cruise 7Grinding brakes 6Check engine light 6Headlights 6Sudden acceleration 6Brake failure 5
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