Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was involved in a front-end collision while driving at 70mph and the air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered minor bruising in the collision, and a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the mechanic was unable to determine the problem.
2001 Mitsubishi Montero: airbags did not deploy in a crash
6 of the 166 complaints about the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
- 20032
- 20022
- 20016
- 20003
- 19991
- 19983
- 19973
- 19941
What owners say
While driving at 45 MPH in the rain a deer ran in front of consumer's vehicle. Consumer swerved to avoid the deer and went into a ditch. Front of the vehicle struck a metal pole in a driveway and flipped over several times. Seat belts were worn at the time of the collision, but air bags did not deploy.
While driving 50 MPH a deer ran in front of the vehicle and was hit. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver lost control of vehicle, it skidded into a guard rail, and flipped over before rolling down a hill. No injuries were reported. Vehicle was totaled by the insurance company.
Consumer states that in a front end collison the air bag did not deploy on impact causing injuries to driver and passenger.
Was traveling 40mph when another vehicle came out in front unexpectedly, and vehicle was "t" boned. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver suffered abdominal/ leg , and neck injuries; front passenger suffered neck and hand injuries; and rear passenger suffered right knee and arm injuries. All received emergency treatment and released. *ak consumer stated that mitsubishi motors were notified, first they sent out an inspector, the test was done on the vehicle, but could not found anything, again another mechanic was assigned and consumer is still awaiting the result.
Was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle traveling at 50mph and I was traveling at 50mph. The other car was totalled and my car is significantly damaged 50% of the front of the car and to the driver side door. Due to the newness of this car and minimal crash test information available, I am extremely concerned that the airbags did not deploy. I feel they should have and demand diagnostic testing and proof that the SRS is functioning properly. Most crash testing is performed at 30mph at which they do deploy. How do I get reassurance that this vehicle is safe and not malfunctioning?
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero?
6 of 166 owner complaints about the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero (4%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
ABS 19Brake failure 14Check engine light 7Grinding brakes 6Stalling 5
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