Tl-the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that another vehicle that was driving at 70 MPH and crashed into her vehicle causing the vehicle to crash into the vehicle in front. The seat belt failed to retract and the air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the contacts head hit the windshield and bruised her legs. The contact did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contacts house. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000. Djr
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse: airbags did not deploy in a crash
5 of the 308 complaints about the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving between 45-55 MPH, the contact attempted to avoid another vehicle and some approaching deer. As a result, she crashed into some trees and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and the contact was injured. The current and failure mileages were 148,000.
While driving approximately 50 MPH, the steering failed when attempting to steer to the right. The vehicle went across a median into oncoming traffic and crashed into a guard rail. The air bag did not deploy. The driver was transported to the emergency room for injuries to the back, neck, and knee. The cause of the failure has not been determined. Please provide further details.
Vehicle was involved in a side collision from another vehicle at a impact of 30 MPH. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time.*ak
Consumer was traveling about 40mph on highway and another vehicle made a left turn in front of consumer's vehicle. When consumer applied brakes vehicle crashed into the other vehicle. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy. There were minor injuries. *ak both the driver and passenger side air bag failed to deploy.
Service bulletins that may apply
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 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
5 of 308 owner complaints about the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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