2002 Volkswagen Jetta: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Sep 14, 2017 · Airbags · 118,000 miles · IA · crash

Simply wanted to let you know that my daughter rear ended another car at 40mph and completely crunched in her front end (car is totaled), but the airbags did not deploy. We didn't think anything of it until the state farm agent mentioned that she had airbags on the car.

Filed Jul 5, 2012 · Airbags · 91,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. The contact was driving 35 MPH and crashed into the rear of a preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries as a result. The vehicle was towed from the scene and was not inspected for the failure nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 91,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2010 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

Tl-the driver owned a 2002 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 60 MPH the vehicle was involved in a multi vehicle crash in which only the front passenger side air bag deployed. The police appeared on the scene and the driver was injured. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an insurance company lot. The vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and she was informed that whenever the seat belt was held intact the air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash. The failure and current mileages were 50,000. Sm.

Filed Jun 14, 2007 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · PA

I was driving the car normally and at the speed limit on a road close to my home when I drove over a small bump or pothole in the road. Normally, this impact would have been so small as to barely cause any extra motion in the car. However, on this occasion, after I ran over the bump, the driver's side seat and driver's side front and back curtain airbags deployed. I was startled when this occurred and accidentally jerked the steering wheel, hitting off of the divider with the front tire. I inspected the car to make sure nothing hit the vehicle, and to check that prior to the airbag deployment, I had not hit anything , I had not, three days after this incident, after filing a claim, insurance company called me to inform me that the manufacturer had notified them that when the airbags had deployed a report was sent to the manufacturer with data from the incident. The insurance company suggested I contact the federal safety agency to file a report. The report showed that the airbags did not deploy due to a collision. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer from which I purchased it to have the airbags reinstalled, and to repair damage done during the aftermath of the incident. The front driver's side tire was damaged and needed to be replaced.

Filed Dec 4, 2005 · Airbags · 44,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

My wife was in a car accident on 12/2/05 in her 2002 vw jetta gls. A lady had ran a red light and collided with the front driver side of the car at approx: 40 MPH. The car was equipped with front and side airbags; neither of which airbag deployed. My wife hit her head on the front driver side window because the airbags did not deploy.

Filed Sep 19, 2005 · Acceleration, Airbags · 42,995 miles · CO · crash

On 9/17/2005 I was pulling into my assigned parking spot at my condo. I was approximately traveling about 3 MPH and had my brakes applied to maneuver into my parking spot. Upon reaching the curb, I applied pressure to the brakes and expected to come to a complete stop. However, my car lunged forward and ended up in my neighbor's living room. My car only stopped after taking out the brick structure and front window of her condo. Before making impact with the outside structure I attempted to brake twice with no response. The impact was substantial and yet the airbags never deployed. My car was towed to a garage that my insurance approved and not to the dealership who has serviced my car for all the current recalls and various problems. The recalls and problems include the brake light switch, replacement of the coil ignition, armrest break, alarm sounding for no reason, and the window falling into the door frame. This accident caused serious property damage and the police were called to the scene. The police acknowledged my skid marks and my attempt at applying the brakes. The situation was treated/cited as a car accident so that my neighbor and I could go through the proper procedures of her damages being reimbursed. I plan to prove my car is defective and a lemon. I would appreciate any feedback, advice or suggestions regarding my situation. *nm

Filed Jul 22, 2004 · Airbags · 52,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Was in an automobile accident and was hit square in the side of the car at 45 MPH. Damage was done to entire left side of vehicle. No air bags deployed. I have front and side air bags. Called volkswagen to determine where sensors are, and the sensor on the side is where I was hit. I did some research through the federal safety agency reports on volkswagen, seems there are a sufficient amount of consumer complaints with the airbags, many of which state volkswagen didn't want to discuss or take care of. I am concerned with for my own safety while driving this volkswagen.

Filed Jan 6, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · PA · crash

While driving 45 MPH driver applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. This caused the vehicle to skid into a tree. Both air bags did not deploy.

Filed Apr 17, 2003 · Airbags · FL

The vehicle was involved in a head on collision at 55 MPH yet the air bags did not deploy.

Filed Dec 2, 2002 · Airbags · 98,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Consumer was involved in accident, in which the airbags failed to deploy, consumer was informed by the manufacturer that the force was not strong enough for the air bags to deploy. Ts *scc