1999 Dodge Dakota air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 32 complaints for the 1999 Dodge Dakota, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 3% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 29 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 29 crashes, 13 injuries.
What owners wrote
While traveling at 35MPH another vehicle pulled out in front. Was broadsided by dodge. Upon impact, the dodge's air bags did not deploy. Both driver & passenger were slightly injured. Police report filed. Vehicle was towed to shop for repairs.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving between 40-45 MPH. The other vehicle was driving between 30-40 MPH, when it suddenly pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained forehead/ arm/wrist, and elbow injuries when impacting the steering wheel. Also, seat belt failed to retract, causing the driver to pull a muscle in lower back. The vehicle was totaled. Police report available.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Dakota
- Suspension 503 complaints
- Brakes 109 complaints
- Steering 78 complaints
- Engine 67 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 33 complaints
- Transmission 28 complaints
- Exhaust system 25 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints