2000 DODGE INTREPID Air Bags Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Air Bags Issues in the 2000 DODGE INTREPID

8 air bags complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 DODGE INTREPID. Of these, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 7 resulted in injury.

8
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
7
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Air Bags Complaints

#10874905 | Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL AND SEVERELY DAMAGED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MALFUNCTIONED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BACK INJURY AND BODY BRUISES AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED BROKEN RIBS. THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED MULTIPLE LACERATIONS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250,000.
#10862467 | Crash
CAR WAS T-BONED ON DRIVER SIDE, THEN PROPELLED INTO A TREE AND SIDESWIPED A PARKED CAR. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HOOD WAS SLIGHTLY BUCKLED, DRIVER SIDE WAS DAMAGED FROM FRONT TO BEHIND REAR DOOR. PASSENGER SIDE WAS DAMAGED FROM FRONT HEADLIGHT/BUMPER AREA TO REAR DOOR.
#10458284 |
AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND APPROACHED MY EXIT, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO CONTROL THE CAR. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR SAFELY HITTING SOME BRUSH ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES WERE INCURRED, BUT THIS WAS VERY FRIGHTENING! NOW, THE STEERING IS STILL GETTING STUCK ON TURNS AND I HAVE NO HORN! THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS NOW SHOWING AND I DON'T KNOW WHATS GOING ON WITH THIS CAR! SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. NO WARNINGS, OR RECALLS HAVE BEEN MADE, AND THERE A MANY CONCERNS OF OTHERS GOING THROUGH THE SAME ISSUE WITH THIS CAR. PLEASE ADVISE ON WHAT IS GOING TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED! *JS
#10321757 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE ENGINE, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER STATED THAT DIAGNOSTIC TESTING TO ASSESS THE FAILURE COULD BE DONE AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 05/13/10. *LJ
#10019770 |
THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE YET THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELT ALSO FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAINED THE DRIVER AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER WAS THROWN INTO THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FACE, RIGHT SHOULDER, SIDE AND EYES. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *NLM
#10000803 |
WHILE STARTING MY VEHICLE IN MY DRIVEWAY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED HITTING ME IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD WHILE I WAS LEANING FORWARD TO GET MY DATE BOOK.
#8021262 | Crash
WHILE TRAVELING 25-30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER RESULTING IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES. TS *NLM *DT
#8006602 | Crash
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HAD AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DRIVING AT 35 MPH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM

Other 2000 DODGE INTREPID Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingengine 438 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 248 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 45 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 40 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 38 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 25 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 24 complaints Steering 23 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 17 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 17 complaints Electrical System 13 complaints Unknown Or Other 12 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 11 complaints Equipment 10 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 9 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 8 complaints Interior Lighting 8 complaints Power Train 8 complaints Seats 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 8 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 7 complaints Structure 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Suspension 6 complaints Electrical Systemignition 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 5 complaints Exterior Lighting 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 4 complaints Tires 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Child Seatshield Assembly 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint
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