2000 DODGE INTREPID Air Bags Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HAD AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DRIVING AT 35 MPH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM
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Structurebodydoor
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Exterior Lighting
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
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Tires
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
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Visibilitywindshield
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Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
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2 complaints
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
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Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
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2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
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Child Seatshield Assembly
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Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
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Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
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Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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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
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Wheels
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Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint