I was driving down dundee rd in illinois and it was rain/snow mix and as I was coming to an intersection the car failed to stop and when the impact happend the airbags failed to deploy and the car was in motion on a city street
Dodge Stratus no deployment problems
83 of the 2,653 owner complaints about the Dodge Stratus describe airbags did not deploy in a crash, most of them for the 1997 model year.
- owner complaints
- 83
- worst model year
- 1997
- typical mileage
- 64,402
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Brake failure 4ABS 3Tire blowout 2Headlights 2Jerking 1Grinding brakes 1Adaptive cruise 1
What owners say
2006 dodge stratus. Consumer writes in regards to airbags did not deploy during vehicle accident. *smd the consumer stated her son hit a utility pole head-on at 85 MPH.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 dodge stratus. The contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle while stopped at a traffic light. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries sustained and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. While driving 45 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
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.
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.
At the impact of accident the air bag did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus. The contact was stopped in traffic when a vehicle crashed into the rear of her, causing her to crash into the preceding vehicle. The driver of the vehicle sustained injuries to the neck and back. The air bags did not deploy. The driver was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to a body shop but was not repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and drove into an embankment. The vehicle was air-borne and then flipped. The driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy. The driver of the vehicle was killed. The passenger sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to a salvage-yard. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. While driving 35 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy. The entire front fender of his vehicle was severely damaged. The driver and passenger were both wearing their seat belts at the time, but they still sustained neck and back injuries. The occupants were transported to the hospital and the vehicle was towed away from the scene. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 52,000.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
- Risk
- If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 16V401000 · Recall details
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
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Passenger air bags were built with suspect aluminum extrusion sections which may not retain the air bag door during an air bag deployment event.
- Risk
- A separated air bag door could injure a vehicle occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag.
Recall number 00V306000 · Recall details
Questions about the Dodge Stratus no deployment
Which Dodge Stratus years have airbags did not deploy in a crash problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1997 (12 complaints), 1995 (11 complaints) and 1998 (11 complaints).
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