This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated after an un-related service to the vehicle. The warning light remained illuminated for several months. Later, while reversing from a service bay at approximately 5 mph, the driver side air bag deployed without warning. The contact stated that the chemicals from the air bag caused burns to the face and eyes, which required medical attention. The contact jumped out of the driver side of the vehicle and was nearly run over by the vehicle that was still moving in reverse. The vehicle was diagnosed by a mechanic who advised the contact that the front air bag sensor failed and caused the inadvertent air bag deployment. The contact was also advised of NHTSA campaign number: 99V02300 (air bags: Frontal). The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. Additionally, the manufacturer advised the contact that the parts needed for the recall repairs were no longer being manufactured. The contact was concerned because he had not been made aware of the recall until after the failure had been experienced. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 12/09/14
While driving 10 mph driver's air bag inadvertently deployed. This caused the driver to sustain minor injuries. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The cause had not been determined.
Brake failed which resulted in an accident. No air bag deployment. The seat belt saved the consumer's life. Mr ph. Also the spare tire was bald and it took 3 months to get it replaced.
Consumer was involved in a front end collision in which driver's airbag deployed, causing driver to sustain severe arm burns. Consumer was very concerned about the exploding of the airbag.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a tree at approximately 10-12 mph. Upon impact, drivers air bag did not deploy. Dealer was notified. Two people were injured in accident.
Air bag light on dashboard came on. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and was informed that recall 99V023000 repairs have been performed. Dealer has not made a determination as to the reason for light coming on. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Vehicle was hit from side at 35 mph and was forced into a wall head-on at 35 mph. Upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy, causing injuries to driver's neck.
While traveling at 40 mph and when trying to avoid an accident consumer ran into two poles head-on, and air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer was notified.
Frontal crash at 65-70 mph, hit a tree, airbag did not deploy. Vehicle was totalled. Vehicle rolled over and driver was injured, airbag had previously been recalled and replaced. Consumer feels the steering knuckle broke, locking tires making it impossible to steer.
While driving at approximately 45 mph consumer applied brake and skidded about 10 feet, hit another vehicle head-on. Upon impact, driver airbags did not deploy which have caused injuries. The inspectors from the manufacturer indicated that the air bags did not deploy because the impact dissipated.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal crash, airbag deployed, however did not prevent consumer from hitting steering wheel and sustaining injuries, consumer feels the airbag didn't fully deploy because it never came in contact with consumer.
Road was wet & vehicle was going around a curb & veered off into a telephone pole. Entire front end was caved inward. Had seat belts on. Airbags failed to deploy, upon impact. Driver suffered facial injuries. Manufacturer indicated air bags worked okay. Vehicle sensors were not touched.
While driving in the rain vehicle slid off the road into a utility pole, and split pole in half, consumer felt that the injuries sustained were caused by airbags not deploying.
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- Horseshoe Bay, TX, USA