Dt*: the contact stated the airbags did not deploy when the vehicle rear ended another vehicle. This occurred at 60 MPH while braking. There was a police report taken at the scene. Although the seat belt was worn, the contact sustained 7 broken ribs. The vehicle was taken to a body shop and the front end is being repaired. The dealership determined the airbags did not deploy because the impact was too high on the vehicle.
2001 Mazda Tribute: airbags did not deploy in a crash
6 of the 563 complaints about the 2001 Mazda Tribute describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
A woman in front of me slammed on her brakes so I slammed on my brakes, my brakes locked and I crashed into her, head on, going approximately 35-40 MPH. My air bags did not deploy.
While driving 20mph, t-boned another vehicle and airbags did not deploy. Frontal impact, driver injured. *ak
On the above mentioned date, this vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. No serious injuries resulted although the driver of this vehicle was treated and released for bruising in the chest area. Both driver and passenger were wearing seat belts. Even though the damage was $12,800, entirely to the front end of the vehicle, neither air bag deployed. I can supply photos and damage estimate report if needed. I am very happy that no serious injuries resulted, but I am not comfortable that vthis system is safe or operable. If the damage almost resulted in a total loss, all in the front end, and the airbags did not deploy, I am not sure that they are on the vehicle, or are operable.
Vehicle was going 30mph when another vehicle 8 car lengths ahead stopped short and caused a chain recation. Consumer was in a rearend collision, and air bags didn't deploy. Consumer suffered a concusion/ wiplash,problems to cervical spine and a hernia disk. Insurance ajuster inspected damages, but didn't dtermine if air bags should have deployed. Mazda sent consumer back to insurance company, and was not showing any concern.
Consumer was traveling approximately 35mph and collided with another vehicle, hitting the other broadside. Airbag didn't deploy. Vehicle had $1200 worth of damage. Dealership was inspecting vehicle.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Mazda Tribute no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2001 Mazda Tribute?
6 of 563 owner complaints about the 2001 Mazda Tribute (1%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Mazda Tribute?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Mazda Tribute
Stalling 144Door locks 60Loss of power 35Power steering loss 29Fuel smell 28Check engine light 22Brake failure 21Transmission failure 16Airbag light 13Engine failure 12Adaptive cruise 11Fire or smoke 10Wipers 10ABS 9Won't start 9Ball joint 8Hesitation 7Grinding brakes 6Fuel leak 6Headlights 6Seat belt 5
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