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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
My vehicle, driven by my step son, crossed the median, spun around and slammed backwards into a power pole. He hit with enough force to push the rear bumper and the trunk in almost 3 feet and yet the air bag didn't deploy. The sudden stop broke the front seat loose from the floor and ripped his glasses off his head and flung them into the back window. Fortunately he had his seat belt on, or the recoil would have sent him the forward momentum from the recoil would have sent him through the front window. Still the air bag did not deploy. The accident is still under investigation and it is unclear whether he was unconscious for a brief period of time from the accident.
While driving at 40 mph the vehicle collided with another vehicle head on. The consumer suffered a herniated disc in the back and leg and leg muscle sprains. The police arrived and cited the consumer for driving in a safety zone. The consumer was wearing a seat belt at the time but the airs bag did not deploy.
Consumer was traveling 35 mph when another car pulled in front of consumer's vehicle, and consumer hit other car on passenger's side. Upon impact, none of airbags deployed.
While driving at 65mph driver hit a deer, lost control, and the front end of the vehicle hit a bridge. Neither driver's side nor passenger side airbags deployed. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
- Waverly, IA, USA
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There was a two-car accident ahead on highway. Tried to avoid hitting them, but rear ended a vehicle. Rear. Neither airbags deployed. Contacted dealer.
Driving 55mph in rainy weather when vehicle hydroplaned. Spun across 5 lanes & hit barrier w/passenger's side. Then spun & hit right rear. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. Mechanic said should have deployed due to location of impact.
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- Helena, MT, USA