DRIVING A 2006 DODGE STRATUS WHEN ANOTHER CAR REAR ENDED ME GOING ABOUT 60MPH. THIS PUSHED MY VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO SMASH BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR OF MY VEHICLE. NO AIR BAG EVER DEPLOYED. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
2006 dodge Stratus airbags problems
severe 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Crashes
11
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
II WAS IN A ACCIDENT AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK NOR DID THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY. I REARENDED SOMEONE AT 25MPH. THEY WERE STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY. SO IT WAS A FAIRLY HARD HIT. I FRACTURED MY STERNUM,AND BRUISED CHEST,THERE WAS A BIG LUMP IN MIDDLE OF BREASTBONE. CURRENTLY UNDER A CARDIOLOGIST FOR SEVERAL TESTS ON HEART. MY OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES WAS $5,281 DOLLARS,HERS WAS MINIMAL. I AM JUST LUCKY I AM…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2006 dodge Stratus?
It's a meaningful issue. 11 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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