A 1990 chevy impala turned left in front of my son while he was driving my car, he was going 30 MPH he hit the other car in the b pillar, both side doors with the front of my car. Neither air bag was deployed on my car. The passenger door would not open due to the fender being jammed back into the door. The bumper is dangling about 4-5 inches from where it should be. The passenger and driver injured their knees on the dash when they slid forward from the impact. The seat belts held.
1998 Plymouth Neon airbags problems
18 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). 15 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- crashes
- 15
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal14
- Side/window2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Plymouth Neon airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Plymouth Neon airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Plymouth Neon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Passenger's side airbag cracked. Consumer contacted manufacturer and was told that she would have to pay for repairs. Consumer stated that if the air bag suddenly deployed she was afraid it will harm her daughter.*ak the heat from the sun warped the dash board.
Airbag to deploy
While driving 20 MPH an accident occurred and air bags did not deploy. *ak
While accelerating from a stop, heading east, another vehicle driving approximately 45 MPH, heading north, crashed into front of consumer's car. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy during this crash, and there were no injuries to report. Vehicle has not been examined to determine a cause for problem with air bags. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
While traveling approximatley 35 MPH heard an air hissing noise . Passenger's air bag has pushed upward on its cover, but has not fully deployed. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determine cause of problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Was driving approximately 75mph when a deer jumped in front of vehicle. Upon impact with deer, air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle towed to body shop. While at body shop for repairs, mechanic could not find location of air bag sensors. Found wiring harness for air bags. 1 injury. No emergency room treatment.
Consumer was traveling at 40mph and vehicle t-boned another vehicle, and both airbags: side door didn't deploy. Driver was injured. Dealer will be contacted. *ak
While driving on a normal road condition at 40 MPH, both air bags unexpectedly deployed, and caused injuries to driver right side waist/hand, and up to shoulder. Dealer notified.
While driving about 40 to 45 MPH, consumer hit a gravel causing vehicle to slid and hit a guardrail. Upon impact, the airbag's experienced no deployment, but no injuries were sustained.
Questions about the 1998 Plymouth Neon airbags
Does the 1998 Plymouth Neon have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the airbags of the 1998 Plymouth Neon, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Plymouth Neon airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Plymouth Neon airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Plymouth Neon have bad airbags?
The Plymouth Neon model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (60 complaints), 2000 (23 complaints) and 1996 (22 complaints).
Other 1998 Plymouth Neon problems
Engine 93Suspension 14Transmission 13Body 10Acceleration 9Brakes 9Visibility 7Electrical 6Fuel system 6Steering 5Lights 4Seat belts 3Locks 2Seats 2
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