2008 Dodge Durango Airbags Problems

Your 2008 Dodge Durango hit two concrete-anchored mailboxes after hitting a pothole at 65 mph, but the frontal airbags did not deploy—only the side curtain airbag activated. With 200,000 miles on the vehicle, the failure to deploy frontal airbags in a front-end impact is a serious safety concern that needs diagnostic evaluation. A technician will need to scan the airbag control module and inspect the frontal airbag sensors and wiring to determine why the system failed to trigger.

You received a recall notice for a faulty airbag system (Takata recall campaign 16V352000), but the replacement parts weren't available for an extended period. You felt unsafe driving the vehicle and asked about getting a loaner car while waiting for the repair, but were told the manufacturer isn't required to provide one or cover related costs. The manufacturer is working to get replacement airbags in stock, with another notification expected in late March 2017. The repair will involve replacing the recalled airbag inflators with new, safe ones once parts become available.

Your Durango is subject to a Takata airbag recall, but replacement parts are currently unavailable. This is a serious safety concern because the airbags can rupture and release metal shrapnel, which prevents you from safely selling or using your vehicle until the recall is completed.

Your vehicle has developed rust spots on the hood, body, and rear—especially noticeable on the white paint—which you believe is due to inadequate rust protection in the factory paint. Additionally, you've been waiting over a year for a Takata airbag recall replacement, and the dealer says they only have parts to replace one airbag at a time rather than both, requiring multiple visits and leaving you without a rental vehicle in between. A complete airbag replacement addressing all affected units should be performed to ensure your safety and your passengers' safety.

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE SO THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TAKATA RECALL- I HAVE CONTACTED ALL DODGE DEALERSHIPS IN MY AREA FOR REPAIR, AND NO ONE WILL RETURN MY CALLS TO HELP RECTIFY THE RECALL. I HAVE LEFT VOICEMAILS AND BEEN RE-ROUTED TO AUTOMATED SYSTEMS FOR OVER 3 MONTHS.

THE CLOCK SPRING WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL KEEPS ALARMING. IT IS NOW A DEALER ONLY PART , AT A $900.00 PRICE FOR THE PART. HAVE RECALLS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS, PASSENGER AIRBAG NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 12/23/16*LJ

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 12/20/16*LJ UPDATED 12/21/16.*JB

TAKATA RECALL

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICAIOTN OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TAKATA RECALL WHEN FILLING UP MY VEHICLE SHOOTS GAS BACK OUT ALL OVER ME

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/07/16*LJ UPDATED 05/25/18*JB

TAKATA RECALL PARTS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. GOV. AGENCY HAS TAKEN VEHICLE OUT OF SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRED. CAN THE PART NEEDED FOR REPAIR BE SENT TO OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP, WHITTEN BROTHERS OF ASHLAND, INC 11409 WASHINGTON HWY, ASHLAND, VA 23005 PHONE (804)823-3164 THANK YOU *TR

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

THE VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND THROWING A CODE SO THE VEHICLE CAN NOT GET AN INSPECTION STICKER. THE CODE IS FOR THE CLOCK SPRING WITH ELECTRONIC STABILTIY CONTROL. THIS PART IS NOT AVAILABLE AND IS BACK ORDERED PER THE DEALER. CALLED DODGE AND GOT A LOT OF I DON'T KNOW WITH NO RESOLUTION . THIS PART IS A $900 PART YOU WOULD THINK THEY WOULD HAVE AN ANSWER AS TO WHEN IT WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THEY SHOULD SUPPLY AN EXTENDED WARANTY ON THIS PART SEEING AS EVERY DURANGO SEEMS TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. NO AIRBAG WOULD DEPLOY WITHOUT THIS PART.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE RECALL PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL EIGHT MONTHS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

GOING WEST ON HWY 20 BLEW LEFT FRONT TIRE TOOK ME INTO A TREE. HIT IT JUST LEFT OF CENTER BROKE FRONT BUMPER IN HALF, PUSHED FRONTEND INTO ENGINE BLOCK. IT WAS REPAIRED. I HAD CRUISE CONTROL ON DOING 65 AND DRIVING AT NIGHT AROUND 9PM. I DO NOT REMEMBER HITTING THE TREE AND WAS NOT INJURED ACCEPT FOR THE MEMORY OF IT. THE BODY SHOP TOLD ME THEY WOULD NOT DEPLOY DUE TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE SENSORS. IN DOING RESEARCH ON THIS PEOPLE HAVE T-BONED ANOTHER CAR AT SPEEDS WELL ABOVE THE 25 MPH DODGE SAYS IT TAKES TO HAVE AIRBAGS DEPLOY, AND THERE'S DID NOT GO OFF. REALLY. HOW DO WE HOLD THE AUTOMAKERS LIABLE FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS. CLASS ACTIONS ONLY GET THE LAWYERS RICH. *TR

WHEN LEAVING WORK SATURDAY NIGHT, I HIT A CONCRETE BLOCK THAT SURROUNDED A LIGHT POLE. I HIT THE POLE TRAVELING 25-30 MPH, AND IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEING A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST THREE TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS AN AIR BAG SHORTAGE. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CURTAINS WERE REPLACED, AND FAULTY AIR BAG WIRES WERE ALSO REMOVED AND REPLACED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,472 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,065.