1999 Dodge Stratus airbags problems

10 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 9 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 9
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Frontal
8
On-off switch assembly
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Stratus airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Dodge Stratus airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 Dodge Stratus owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 22, 2004 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · OK · crash · fire

Vehicle was involved in a head on collision while driving at 65 MPH. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. Driver and passenger were both killed, and vehicle burned. *ak according to the police report seatbelt usage was not determined. Most likely the driver was not belted because he was pulled from the vehicle prior to the fire. Impact speed was approximately 60-65 MPH. Cw

Filed May 11, 2004 · Airbags · 11,400 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

While driving 25 MPH the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The dual airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained severe head injuries. *nm

Filed Feb 12, 2003 · Airbags · VA · crash · 1 injury

Rear ended a truck where the front end of the stratus went under the truck's bumper. Point of impact was just under where the hood latches causing the hood to buckle up, doing damage to both front quarter panels, broke radiator and pushed it back into the engine, broke air compressor, both head lights, and caused 'cracking' in the windshield. Not sure of speed at time of impact but speed of car before impact was around 45 MPH, driver hit brakes hard but not enough distance to stop - there were skid marks about 2 feet in length. Air bags did not deploy!

Filed Jan 22, 2003 · Airbags · MA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was in a accident and the air bags didn't upon collision. Ts

Filed Jan 10, 2003 · Airbags · NC · crash · 1 injury

Nar 1/29/2003. The consumer was involved in a head on collision which caused $6000.00 in damages and the air bags did not deploy. The consumer received injuries which required extensive medical treatment.

Filed Dec 21, 2001 · Airbags · MI · crash

While coming to a stop, and then proceeding to take off at about 25 MPH another car came from around the corner, and consumer's vehicle hit the other vehicle. Upon impact, none of front airbags deployed. Please provide any further infomation.

Filed Feb 17, 2000 · Airbags · MA · crash · 1 injury

While driving at approximately 20 MPH driver rearended a truck ,dual airbags did not deploy, causing serious injuries. Manufacturer claimed airbags were not deective.please provide further information.

Filed Jan 19, 2000 · Airbags · KS · crash · 5 injuries

While driving 50mph noticed cow in road, slammed on brakes to avoid hitting cow, but hit the cow. Upon impact with the cow, neither air bag deployed. Entire right front was damaged. The windshield was broken. Vehicle was declared totalled by insurance company. Five individuals received emergency room treatment due to accident.

Filed Mar 25, 1999 · Airbags · MA

Consumers dealer having problem finding on/off switch kit to perform air bag on/off switch repair.

Filed Feb 16, 1999 · Airbags · MI · crash

While driving at 30 to 40 to 45 MPH hit a ditch, driver's side and the passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.

Questions about the 1999 Dodge Stratus airbags

Does the 1999 Dodge Stratus have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 1999 Dodge Stratus, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Dodge Stratus airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge Stratus airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Stratus have bad airbags?

The Dodge Stratus model years with the most airbags complaints are 2001 (26 complaints), 1997 (24 complaints) and 2002 (19 complaints).