NHTSA — Air Bags Problems

4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,982 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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1996 Mercury Villager seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1996 Mercury Villager Owner Comments

problem #9

Jan 112012

Villager 6-cyl

  • 215,834 miles

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

While turning from street into a short steep driveway approach, front lower bumper facia drug very slightly on the steep approach ramp setting off the airbags, which broke the windshield, cracked the dash, snapped all four back side window latches, and caused back neck and shoulder injuries to the driver.

- Walla Walla, WA, USA

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problem #8

Jun 092003

Villager 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The airbag light on my 1996 Mercury Villager flashes from the time the car is turned on until the car is turned off. I am afraid that the airbag will be released at any given time while I am driving.

- Durham, NC, USA

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problem #7

Aug 012001

Villager

  • miles
The air bag system monitor is inoperative, the dealer states the air bag system becomes inoperative when the light is flashing or when it is being recalibrated.

- Lodi, CA, USA

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problem #6

Jun 012001

Villager

  • miles

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Air bag light is flashing. Not a result of any type of collision. Dealer said this is not a covered part. If this part is integral to the safety system, it should be part of the warranty.

- Edmond, OK, USA

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problem #5

Dec 162000

Villager

  • miles
Airbag light illuminated.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

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problem #4

Nov 062000

Villager

  • miles
Air bag light flashing.diagnosed by dealer as air bag monitor or wiring issue.was told by service person"don't worry I don't believe in air bags".vehicle is only 4 years old.this system should have a lifetime warranty.

- Natick, MA, USA

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problem #3

May 232000

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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Airbag light came on the dashboard. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and airbag monitor was replaced. Mechanic told consumer that it was a good thing they bought it in when they did because there was a potential danger.

- Renton, WA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 251999

Villager

  • miles
All doors automatically lock on their own. Cannot get in or out unless key is used. Also would beep & honk on its own. The air bag light would also come on. Had taken to dealer & mechanic can not repair problem.

- Corina, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 071998

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
False deployment of airbags, no impact or crash.

- Spartanbur, SC, USA

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