2002 Dodge Durango Air bags Problems

“Airbag light is on. I took it to a Dodge dealer to check it out. They said that the left side impact airbag control module is bad and maybe the airbag, also the airbag module itself may be bad. Said that it is not covered under warranty since it is electrical. I thought when it came to safety issue such as airbags, that it was a federal law that those items are fixed for free.”

“I was driving on the freeway at 55 MPH, 6 car lengths behind a vehicle. The vehicle in front of me stopped abruptly (a disable vehicle was in the lane) and when I slammed on the brakes, the vehicle kept rolling as if no brakes were applied. My foot went all the way to the floor. There were no vibrations from the ABS as well as no lowering of the front end, typical from braking. I ended up colliding into the vehicle at about 30 MPH and the air bags did not deploy. I had previously complained several times to my dealer that the brakes were faulty in a panic situation. …”

“Dt: the consumer was involved in a frontal accident. Upon impact, the front airbags did not deploy. The consumer sustained injuries. A police report was taken at the scene. There had not been any previous problems with the airbags to indicate a failure. No repairs could be performed because the vehicle was totaled. Updated 12/14/05.”

“While stopped in traffic the consumer's vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The consumer's vehicle collided with the vehicle in front of it. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer was wearing a seat belt but still suffered injuries to the right knee. A police officer arrived on the scene. Also, NHTSA pe 03-032, front suspension upper ball joint failure: while vehicle was getting repaired mechanic found that upper ball joints were wearing out at an alarming rate.”

“While driving at 25 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision, hitting another vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was towed to a collision center.”