Problems with 2006 Dodge Dakota AIR BAGS

my driver and passenger airbags are on the recall list. the only service company to replace the airbags/inflators on the island of maui is jim falk chrylser dodge jeep ram, at 221 puunene ave, kahului, hi 96732 on maui (808 280-1774). it took over a year and a lot of complaining until the manager, aaron serrao, saw to it that my driver airbags were fixed last year. now with the passenger airbags/inflators on the recall list, i don't want to have to wait another year until the parts arrive. is there anyway you can have the repair parts sent to jim falk auto for my repair? when i talk to them, they tell me they have no idea when the parts will come in and that i should just continue to call every few months. this is exactly what they told me in 2014 when i was trying to get my driver side airbag corrected. now i need the passenger side corrected. this is a safety hazard and i don't not want to further jeopardize my family's safety. also, i had side airbags installed prior to purchase, will these need repair, too?

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v354000 (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. updated 7/16/15*cn updated 9/22/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact was taken to the hospital where for treatment of a concussion. the vehicle was towed to a body shop where it was scheduled for an inspection. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 57,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). however, the parts to do the repairs were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the issues. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

1)pulled out of a food lion parking lot and hit a pot hole and broke the main spline in the transmission. 2) the truck now shuts off as you're going 70 mph and when you crank it back up. the engine light stays on but the rev limiter is kicking in at 2000 rpms until you stop again and shut the motor off, wait 10 seconds and crank it back up. some times its fine, most of the time it's not. now the paint is flaking off the top of the truck for no reasons. i've never abused this truck and the only "off roading" it's done was driving in my yard. please help. *tr

1.drivers airbag light comes on when driver. 2.when making a u-turn i hear a loud clunking noise around the tire area. 3.the emergency release brake cable snapped off the release handle. 4.nhtsa just sent me an email regarding a recall on my 2006 dodge dakota quad "left tire rod assembly". ( this could be the cause of my #2.loud clunking noise making a u-turn). *tr

I was involved in a crash where i was traveling at 45 mph and pushed my brake pedal to stop as i was approaching an intersection. the driver's side front brake locked up and there was approximately a 50-60 ft skid mark only from that wheel reducing the speed from 45 mph to approximately 35 mph during the skid while the other 3 wheels failed to brake. the failure of the anti lock braking system, which was an uneven distribution of braking pressure, caused my truck to fail to stop in time. the distance was well within normal braking distance for the speed. and until now, i had never had a similar problem. the brakes, caliper, and rotors had been replaced in september of this 2012 with new parts. they had been installed correctly and i have documentation to prove that. during the crash, the airbags failed to deploy. the accident was one where my dodge dakota rear ended another vehicle. no injuries had occurred, however the truck sustained approximately $5000.00 worth of damage to the front end and is considered totaled due to the cost of repairs vs the value of the truck. the mileage on the vehicle is approximately 206,500 miles and all maintenance was current and preventive maintenance (as required when under warranty to 100,000 miles) work was completed at both a dealership or an authorized auto repair shop. after the 100,000, work was completed by an authorized repair shop or routine maintenance was performed by myself, owner, who is experienced in auto repair/maintenance procedures utilizing oem / oem approved replacement parts. according to the nhtsa item # 10016024 there had been a recall due to and ecu failure for vehicles produced just before mine was. i do not know how to tell if my ecu is the replacement one or should have been included in the recall, but wasn't. photographs of the skid marks and damage are available upon request and i have truck at my home. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. the contact stated that while turning left at approximately 65 mph, another vehicle crashed into him at approximately 45 mph. the air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not restrain the contact. the contact suffered injuries to his knees and chest as a result. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop here it was being repaired for the body damages. the failure was not diagnosed. the failure and current mileages were 49,000. updated 09/30/11*lj the consumer stated after being struck by vehicle # 2. vehicle #3 was lifted up and turned sideways and rolled into vehicle# 3. the collision forced the consumer down and forward in the seat causing both of his legs to come up and off the floor, striking the dashboard. the movement is what made the consumer believe the seat belt did not lock into place. the consumer was told by others, that the seat belt did lock, but it was the belt that caused the pain across his chest and left clavicle. update 11/04/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. in the past, the air bag light illuminated sporadically. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was driven away from the scene. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. updated 09/14/15*lj updated 10/26/2017*cn

Airbags did not deploy on a 2006 dodge dakota quad cab slt. (4x4, 4.7l magnum). vehicle was struck on front passenger side between the fender and wheel well. the speed of the collision was approximately 60-70mph. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. while driving 28 mph a vehicle suddenly pulled in front of him causing him to rear end another vehicle. the seat belt did not retrain him properly and the air bags did not deploy. he sustained injuries to his head and was taken to the hospital. a police report was filed. the entire front end was severely damaged. the vehicle was towed to the insurance company. the dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota truck. while driving in normal weather conditions, she depressed the brake pedal and the brakes failed. she heard a fizzing noise and the vehicle began to spin out of control until the vehicle crashed and went beyond a small steel fence. the air bags did not deploy. someone nearby noticed an unknown fluid leaking from the vehicle and she was advised to get out of the vehicle. she was able to climb out of her driver's side window and the vehicle caught on fire. a police/fire report was filed and the fire was extinguished. the vehicle was destroyed. she was not aware if there was a recall for the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were under 79,000.

I purchased this vehicle and was told about the airbag recall. i contacted brevard chrysler dodge jeep in titusville, fl and gave them the info on my vehicle. i have contacted them twice since then and have been told i am on their list. it has now been nearly 6 months and i have not heard from them.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to restrain properly. the contact was injured. she filed a complaint with the manufacturer, but they have not provided a reference number. they stated that they will send a representative to investigate the failure. a police report was filed. the failure mileage was 22,000.

I had a collision causing $5,000 of damage to the front of the vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. *tr

Engine was replaced prior to purchase truck was sold as new engine replacement was not disclosed, continuing transmission problems, replaced transmission at 8800 miles, vehicle shut off while in motion on freeway, multiple exhaust leaks, hub fan replaced. when a problem repeats itself the dealership claims it to be "normal". dealer principle unwilling to address issues. i continue to hear noises and have transmission issues. dealership will not do any work on the vehicle unless i go when its convient for the "technician" to duplicate the issue. dealership lied about engine being recalled as an explanation for the replacement of the engine when in fact there were no recalls relating to the engine. dealership claims all repairs are normal when in the manuel it only states maintenance is required at high mileage not replacement before 10k.*cn

Dt*: the contact stated the driver side air bag did not deploy in a frontal impact crash. the approximate speed at time of impact was 45 mph. there was pre-impact braking. the occupant was wearing a seat belt. the driver sustained three broken ribs on the left side of the sternum and a fractured left scapula. the vehicle was totaled and a police report was taken. updated 01/31/07. *jb

Takata recall havnt been contacted at all from chrylser for a fix

Son involved in auto accident; rear ended a school bus with a 2006 dodge charger; truck totaled; airbag did not inflate; sensors secured with two screws to the backs of the right and left vertical members of the radiator support within the engine compartment. these supports broke, all components in front of truck shifted toward cab; steering wheel warped. *tr updated 1/28/10 *cn the consumer stated the radiator support was sitting midway of where the engine should be. updated 02/03/10.*jb