1996 Buick Skylark air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 18 complaints for the 1996 Buick Skylark, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 16% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving at approximately 25MPH driver's airbag inadvertently deployed, no impact on hwy, sustained injury to right arm, no prior warning.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 buick skylark. When the contact started the vehicle, the driver's side air bag deployed. The driver sustained injuries to the face, neck, chest, right shoulder, and mouth. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,818.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Buick Skylark
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints
Air bags problems in other years
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