NHTSA — Air Bags: Frontal Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
16 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,077 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Plymouth Neon seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1997 Plymouth Neon Owner Comments

problem #13

Feb 022006

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

: the contact stated while the vehicle was in a drive-thru, both frontal airbags deployed. The contact was not in the vehicle when this occurred, but stated nothing was hit or run over. Both front windows shattered and the occupants sustained minor injuries. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic.

- Gatesville, TX, USA

problem #12

Sep 032003

(reported on)

Neon

  • 60,000 miles
While reversing both frontal air bags deployed prematurely. Driver sustained light bruises and eye irritation from the contents of the air bags.

- South Bend, IN, USA

problem #11

Sep 142001

(reported on)

Neon

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Both air bags did not deploy during an accident, driver and passenger suffered serious injuries.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #10

Sep 142001

(reported on)

Neon

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Both air bags did not deploy during an accident, driver and passenger suffered serious injuries.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #9

Jun 011999

Neon

  • miles
Consumer has a brake problem. When applying brakes there is noise. Also, engine head gasket had an oil leak, and she took it to the garage. Then, she took vehicle back to dealership. Mechanic replaced head gasket. Brake drum was pitted, and mechanic told her that nothing was wrong. Finally, passenger's airbag panel was bulging on the dashboard. There were no lights on the airbag modular.

- Paauhau, HI, USA

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problem #8

Apr 182000

Neon

  • miles
Airbags deployed unexpectedly and suddenly, resulting in minor injuries. A recall has been issued on the vehicle for inadvertent deployment of the airbags. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Setroit, MI, USA

problem #7

Apr 042000

Neon

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle was involved in a direct frontal collision. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, and seat belt did not retract, resulting in minor injuries. Vehicle was totalled.the dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Winter Park, CA, USA

problem #6

Mar 142000

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which driver's air bag deployed and caught on fire. The airbag on the passenger side had a hole burning in the middle right after the impact. The fire burned the passenger's clothing and skin. Cause unknown.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #5

Mar 102000

(reported on)

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was involved in a 40 mph frontal collision in which the driver's air bag deployed and caught on fire. The airbag on the passenger side deployed, but not completely and also caught on fire.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #4

Sep 211999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
While traveling at 65 mph this vehicle was struck from the rear. Vehicle spinned out in the middele of the highway and was hit four more times. The air bags did not deploy. Dealer has not been contacted.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 071999

Neon

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Steering wheel locked up on several occasions, one incident while driving led to vehicle collision due to loss of control, violent deployment of air bags resulted in burns to driver (chest, arms). Mjs

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #2

Sep 021997

Neon

  • miles
Vehicle was invovled in two accidents. First accident was between two vehicles at an impact of 35 mph, and the second accident occurred at an impact of 45 mph. Upon both impacts, air bags failed to depoly. Dealer/manufacturer notified. Can NHTSA provide additional information on this matter.

- Baker, LA, USA

problem #1

Feb 031997

Neon

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Driver's side and passenger's side airbags came out when the two people were trying to get out of the car.

- Gold Hill, OR, USA

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