Hit a car doing 85 MPH ripping off my front bumper an side panal on passsenger side along wit headlite assembly an grill air bag did not deploy.
2004 Dodge Stratus: airbags did not deploy in a crash
7 of the 144 complaints about the 2004 Dodge Stratus describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 87,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
I was following a semi when he missed his turn and slammed on the brakes. I didn't have enough time to stop and I hit the back end of the trailer. Half of the front end of my car went right under the trailer and my car was totaled. On impact, my airbags didn't deploy and my face hit the steering wheel which caused bruising and severe pain.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge stratus. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a pole. The front midsection of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver was wearing a seat belt, but suffered injuries to her face and back. The vehicle was towed and determined to be destroyed. A police report was filed. The engine size, number of cylinders, and a valid VIN were unknown. The contact has pictures. The current and failure mileages were 87,000.
Tl*- the contact'a vehicle crashed into a second vehicle which had spun out in front of her vehicle due to the icy conditions. The contact was traveling at 40 MPH when she stuck the second vehicle. Both vehicles proceeded to slide down a steep embackment. Although the vechile was rendered inoperable the airbag did not deploy, it seemd that the seat belt pretentioner did engage and kept the driver from hitting the steering wheel. Both the officer at the scene, and the insurance agent were surprised that the air bags had not deployed. The contact had a police report. The failure mileage was 50900 miles.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45mph with steady brake pressure applied, the ABS brakes locked up resulting in a rear end collision. Upon impact, the vehicle rolled over and slid into a telephone pole coming to a final stop on its side. The airbags did not deploy. Although the contact was wearing a seatbelt, no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was totaled due to the extensive damage. The police were on the scene and a report was taken. The insurance adjustor, as well as a factory representative, inspected the vehicle and determined the airbags should have deployed. The vehicle is a 2004 dodge srt4.
Dt: the contact's vehicle rear ended a vehicle at 40 MPH. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The bumper was cracked, but the frame was not damaged. Daimler/chrysler inspected the vehicle, but the contact received no report. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle is currently being repaired. *ak updated 02/13/06.
Dt: 2004 dodge stratus rt. Last thursday consumer's car was involved in an accident. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Consumer let someone barrow the car, and while driving at high speeds between 80 and 100 MPH , the car hit concrete poles and totaled the car. There were no injuries; the seat belts were worn. The police came, but consumer was if a police report was filed.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
- Risk
- If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
Recall number 15V338000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Dodge Stratus no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2004 Dodge Stratus?
7 of 144 owner complaints about the 2004 Dodge Stratus (5%) 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 2004 Dodge Stratus?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Dodge Stratus
Stalling 15Ball joint 13Sudden acceleration 7Grinding brakes 6Engine failure 6Check engine light 5
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