10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 8 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 13,500 miles
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2001 Plymouth Neon air bags did not deploy during accident. Consumer stated, hit the tractor trailer head on and air did not deploy, airbag is defective.
- St Albans, VT, USA
My daughter was dirving to work, another vehicle ran a red light and they collided. The driver side air bag failed to deploy. My daughter hit the steering wheel and suffered a concussion. The car was totaled by the insurance company.
- Sadieville, KY, USA
A tractor trailer suddenly pulled out in-front of the consumer. The consumer wasn't able to stop because their vehicle skidded on a patch of ice. The vehicle's speed was 40 mph before it skidded on the ice. This resulted in the vehicle crashing into the trailer head on. Upon impact the vehicle bounced off the trailer before coming to a complete stop. While at a complete stop the vehicle was rear ended by a SUV truck. The frontal air bags failed to deploy upon impact. The driver sustained whip lash, cervical strain and back injuries.
- Saint Albans, VT, USA
The vehicle rear ended another motorist, and the air bags failed to deploy.
- Denver, CO, USA
Consumer rearended another vehicle at 35 mph. Upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy. Vehicle at dealership at this time.
- New Orleans, LA, USA
While traveling at about 25-35 mph consumer's vehicle ran into a tree head-on. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy.
- Meridan, CT, USA
Neither air bag in front deployed when involved in an accident. Driving on highway at approximately 65 mph, went to pass a vehicle traveling 35 mph on interstate, when about to pass, other vehicle changed lanes and slammed on brakes. Vehicle stopped operating in left lane while other vehicle continued on. Dealership has not examined vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
- Dekalb, IL, USA
- Vacaville, CA, USA