Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH making a sharp turn, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The contact's air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was engulfed in flames within moments. Lucky, the front passenger was able to free the contact in time. The contact sustained fractures on the left clavicular bone, left ulna bone and bruising on chest and face which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse: airbags did not deploy in a crash
9 of the 209 complaints about the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- 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 2001 mitsubishi eclipse. While the contact's daughter was driving 30 MPH, the lower passenger side control arm failed, which caused the entire wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle. The vehicle landed onto the frame. The contact struck two parked vehicles and then slid into the third vehicle, which stopped the contact's vehicle because there was no braking ability after the assembly fell off. A police report was filed. The air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact consulted the manufacturer and they stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle; therefore, they would offer no assistance. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were approximately 30,000.
Air bags didn't deploy. Complications from injuries claimed the driver's life, my son.
My sons 2001 mitsubishi eclipse hydroplaned on a standing puddle of water on us 50. He lost control of the car and hit the guard rail twice on the front and rear of the car. The insurance company totaled the car because of the excessive damage to front and back. My concern and complaint is that the air bags did not deploy. The car took such a major impact to the front end that I can see no reason for the air bags not to deploy other then being defective. I have pictures of the vehicle if you need to see the damage. The maryland state police report number is[xxx]. The state farm insurance company can be reached at 1‑888‑613‑3966 ext. 33, claim # [xxx]. Vin number of the car is[xxx]. My position is that other 2001 mitsubishi eclipse should be checked for faulty air bag systems. *nm updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Concerns for passenger's in vehicle, during crash vehicle roll over. *bf while driving a deer jumped in front of the consumer's vehicle. The consumer over-corrected which caused the vehicle to pin counter clockwise. The vehicle then struck a tree splitting it in half. The passenger compartment continued westbound, the passenger became ejected. The passenger compartment continued to roll and came to final rest in a yard. The vehicle's air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not properly restrain the passenger. The driver sustained minor injuries but the passenger was killed.
I had a headon collison into a ditch going apox. 30 -35 miles a hour. I had extensive frontend damage and some rearend damage.my airbags never deployed.
I was decelerating and was traveling at about 20 MPH. A dodge durango traveling at about 45 MPH rear ended me. The seat back broke and was in a reclined position after the accident. I hit the car in front of me. The air bags did not deploy. Dt
Vehicle was involved in a rear and frontal accident at approximately 30-35 MPH. Upon impact, both air bag did not deploy. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving at 50-55 MPH and attempting to dodge something on road vehicle lost control and began to rollover. Air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted.
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 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
9 of 209 owner complaints about the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse (4%) 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 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Headlights 22Tire blowout 11Airbag light 10Stalling 7Fire or smoke 6
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