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2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 problems

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 with NHTSA between 2017 and 2023. The largest single group is the airbags. Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 5 worst.

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D

FaultScore 80/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Mitsubishi Mirage G4.

How this is worked out

The numbers

19

Complaints

6

Crashes reported

0

Fires reported

6

Injuries reported

1 complaint reports a death.

13,800 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

62%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 60 vs 50 Severity 100 vs 50 Early failure 100 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 60
Against the median year of the Mitsubishi Mirage G4. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
68.4% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 100
62% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2017 compares with every other Mitsubishi Mirage G4

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Airbags 8 42.1%

5 crashes, 0 fires · median 40,000 mi

Fuel & Propulsion 2 10.5%

Median failure at 10 miles

Engine & Cooling 2 10.5%
Other & Unspecified 1 5.3%

Median failure at 57 miles

Equipment & Accessories 1 5.3%
Seat Belts 1 5.3%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 13,800 mi

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 1 5.3%

Median failure at 57 miles

Lights 1 5.3%

Median failure at 10 miles

Electrical System 1 5.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain 1 5.3%

Median failure at 37,000 miles

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 6 46.2%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 2 15.4%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 2 15.4%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 1 7.7%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 1 7.7%
150,000+ miles 1 7.7%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

May 2017 peak 4 Apr 2023

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

at 147,000 miles Reading, PA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4. The contact stated that after she took her sleep medication, she was unaware that she had gotten into her vehicle. The contact stated that while driving asleep at an undisclosed speed, she side-swiped two other parked vehicles, causing damage to the front end of her vehicle. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. She woke up after crashing into the other vehicles and called 911. No air bags deployed upon impact. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash, a concussion, and bruising to her chest and collarbone. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard; however, the vehicle had not yet been inspected by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V330000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

NHTSA complaint #11518226 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 491,000 miles Atwater, CA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF HER VEHICLE AT A HIGH SPEED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THE SEAT PUSHED OUT AND INJURED THE CONTACT BACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER VEHICLE FLED THE SCENE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT ARM AND UPPER AND LOWER BACK. THE CONTACT SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION AT AN URGENT CARE FACILITY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V330000 (AIR BAGS) IN JUNE OF 2019 AFTER THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE CONTACT CALLED MODESTO MITSUBISHI (LOCATED AT 230 AUTO CENTER CT, MODESTO, CA 95356, (209) 718-2300) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 491,000.

NHTSA complaint #11286419 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 70,000 miles ST James City, FL Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED AWAY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

NHTSA complaint #11196896 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 65 miles Morovis, PR Crash 2 injured 1 killed

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AND PUSHED THE VEHICLE INTO A THIRD VEHICLE IMPACTING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE CONTACT HAD BRUISES ON THE CHEST AND OTHER AREAS OF THE BODY. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A HEAD CONCLUSION AND BRUISES ON THE LEGS. THE DRIVER ON THE THIRD VEHICLE DIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE POLICE IMPOUND LOT PENDING INVESTIGATION. A POLICE REPORT NUMBER 2017-7-392-1517 WAS FILED. THE MITSUBISHI NIMAY DEALER IN CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL MANUFACTURER HEADQUARTERS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65.

NHTSA complaint #11006103 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 13,800 miles DES Moines, IA Crash 1 injured

SEAT BELTS

I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WHEN I WAS REAR ENDED BY A DRIVER DOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON A 3 LANE PARKWAY, WHICH CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO THE CAR RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. THE COLLISION WAS VIOLENT ENOUGH TO CAUSE BRUISING ON MY BICEP AND UPPER THIGHS AND KNOCKED MY HEARING AIDS ONTO THE DASH. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT INERTIAL REEL DID NOT ACTIVATE PROPERLY AS MY HEAD WAS ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT FINALLY CAUGHT. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE SEATBELT REACHED THE END OF ITS LENGTH, OR THE INERTIAL REEL FINALLY LOCKED, BUT WHEN IT DID STOP ME, THE LAP BELT WAS ON MY UPPER THINGS, THE SHOULDER STRAP WAS DOWN ACROSS MY ARM AND STOMACH AND MY HEAD WAS UP OVER THE STEERING WHEEL HEADED FOR THE FRONT WINDOW. I BELIEVE THIS EXACERBATED MY LOWER BACK INJURY BY CAUSING A SEVERE TWISTING MOMENT AS OPPOSED TO BEING RESTRAINED PROPERLY IN THE SEAT.

NHTSA complaint #10983690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 13,800 miles DES Moines, IA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WHEN I WAS REAR ENDED BY A DRIVER DOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON A 3 LANE PARKWAY, WHICH CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO THE CAR RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. THE COLLISION WAS VIOLENT ENOUGH TO CAUSE BRUISING ON MY BICEP AND UPPER THIGHS AND KNOCKED MY HEARING AIDS ONTO THE DASH. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT INERTIAL REEL DID NOT ACTIVATE PROPERLY AS MY HEAD WAS ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT FINALLY CAUGHT. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE SEATBELT REACHED THE END OF ITS LENGTH, OR THE INERTIAL REEL FINALLY LOCKED, BUT WHEN IT DID STOP ME, THE LAP BELT WAS ON MY UPPER THINGS, THE SHOULDER STRAP WAS DOWN ACROSS MY ARM AND STOMACH AND MY HEAD WAS UP OVER THE STEERING WHEEL HEADED FOR THE FRONT WINDOW. I BELIEVE THIS EXACERBATED MY LOWER BACK INJURY BY CAUSING A SEVERE TWISTING MOMENT AS OPPOSED TO BEING RESTRAINED PROPERLY IN THE SEAT.

NHTSA complaint #10983690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

at 147,000 miles Reading, PA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4. The contact stated that after she took her sleep medication, she was unaware that she had gotten into her vehicle. The contact stated that while driving asleep at an undisclosed speed, she side-swiped two other parked vehicles, causing damage to the front end of her vehicle. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. She woke up after crashing into the other vehicles and called 911. No air bags deployed upon impact. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash, a concussion, and bruising to her chest and collarbone. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard; however, the vehicle had not yet been inspected by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V330000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

NHTSA complaint #11518226 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Flowery Branch, GA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This has happened 4 times in the last 2 weeks. While driving on the Interstate, the ABS light and skid control lights come on, shortly after all lights and the radio go off and the vehicle loses power. No power even when flooring the gas petal. Getting over to the side of the road, you can turn off the engine, sit for a few minutes, then all is fine. Diagnostics have been run showing no problems. Heading to the dealer, if I make it today! 150,000 miles.

NHTSA complaint #11518010 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Flowery Branch, GA

ENGINE

This has happened 4 times in the last 2 weeks. While driving on the Interstate, the ABS light and skid control lights come on, shortly after all lights and the radio go off and the vehicle loses power. No power even when flooring the gas petal. Getting over to the side of the road, you can turn off the engine, sit for a few minutes, then all is fine. Diagnostics have been run showing no problems. Heading to the dealer, if I make it today! 150,000 miles.

NHTSA complaint #11518010 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Flowery Branch, GA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

This has happened 4 times in the last 2 weeks. While driving on the Interstate, the ABS light and skid control lights come on, shortly after all lights and the radio go off and the vehicle loses power. No power even when flooring the gas petal. Getting over to the side of the road, you can turn off the engine, sit for a few minutes, then all is fine. Diagnostics have been run showing no problems. Heading to the dealer, if I make it today! 150,000 miles.

NHTSA complaint #11518010 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 10 miles Savannah, GA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

I HAVE A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 AND THE CAR HAS LOST TOTAL POWER. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AND COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN.

NHTSA complaint #11388537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 10 miles Savannah, GA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I HAVE A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 AND THE CAR HAS LOST TOTAL POWER. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AND COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN.

NHTSA complaint #11388537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 37,000 miles Caguas, PR

POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,000.

NHTSA complaint #11384515 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 57 miles Cherokee, AL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AS FOR THE MOST PART I LOVE MY CAR BUT THE INTERIOR FOGS UP AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE . YOU CAN NOT DRIVE THIS CAR IF THE WIND IS BLOWING. IT'S HARD TO KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. NEVER! ACCIDENTALLY RUN OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WILL ALMOST FLIP. SO I HAVE FOUND THAT DRIVING DEFENSE IS THE ONLY WAS TO DRIVE THE MIRAGE. ITS TIRESOME JUST TO GO GET GROCERIES. LOVE THE GAS MILEAGE. I SHOULD HAVE RESEARCHED THE CAR. I HAD AN ECLIPSE AND I LOVED IT. I GUESS I THOUGHT THE MIRAGE, BEING A MITSUBISHI WOULD HAVE KINDA THE SAME. NOT IN POWER BUT THE WAY IT DROVE.

NHTSA complaint #11311052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 57 miles Cherokee, AL

VISIBILITY/WIPER

AS FOR THE MOST PART I LOVE MY CAR BUT THE INTERIOR FOGS UP AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE . YOU CAN NOT DRIVE THIS CAR IF THE WIND IS BLOWING. IT'S HARD TO KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. NEVER! ACCIDENTALLY RUN OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WILL ALMOST FLIP. SO I HAVE FOUND THAT DRIVING DEFENSE IS THE ONLY WAS TO DRIVE THE MIRAGE. ITS TIRESOME JUST TO GO GET GROCERIES. LOVE THE GAS MILEAGE. I SHOULD HAVE RESEARCHED THE CAR. I HAD AN ECLIPSE AND I LOVED IT. I GUESS I THOUGHT THE MIRAGE, BEING A MITSUBISHI WOULD HAVE KINDA THE SAME. NOT IN POWER BUT THE WAY IT DROVE.

NHTSA complaint #11311052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 491,000 miles Atwater, CA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF HER VEHICLE AT A HIGH SPEED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THE SEAT PUSHED OUT AND INJURED THE CONTACT BACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER VEHICLE FLED THE SCENE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT ARM AND UPPER AND LOWER BACK. THE CONTACT SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION AT AN URGENT CARE FACILITY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V330000 (AIR BAGS) IN JUNE OF 2019 AFTER THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE CONTACT CALLED MODESTO MITSUBISHI (LOCATED AT 230 AUTO CENTER CT, MODESTO, CA 95356, (209) 718-2300) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 491,000.

NHTSA complaint #11286419 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Hanford, CA

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V330000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #11219061 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 70,000 miles ST James City, FL Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED AWAY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

NHTSA complaint #11196896 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Philadelphia, PA

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOUD GRINDING NOISE. *LD *JS *JS

NHTSA complaint #11096310 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Philadelphia, PA

ENGINE

2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOUD GRINDING NOISE. *LD *JS *JS

NHTSA complaint #11096310 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 400 miles SAN Diego, CA

AIR BAGS

VEHICLE ONLY HAS 400MILES ON THE ODO. SRS WARNING LIGHT AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE IN MOTION AT THE RATE OF 70MPH. NO PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE. FIRST THE PASSENGER SEATBEALT WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND OFF THEN SHORTLY AFTER THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. I INSERTED THE PASSENGER SEATBEALT TO TURN OFF THE LIGHT AND PASSENGER SEATBEALT LIGHT TURN OFF BUT SRS WARNING LIGHT STILL STAYED ON. ALL LIGHTS TURNED OFF ONCE ARRIVED TO MY DISTANATION, I DID NOTICE THAT THE PASSENGERS SEAT WAS WET FROM MY WATER BOTTLE LEAKING ABOUT 6OZ OF WATER.

NHTSA complaint #11078878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 40,000 miles Glen Burnie, MD

AIR BAGS

MY AIRBAG LIGHT IN THE DASH IS ALWAYS LIT. THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE $120 JUST TO LOOK AT IT. I'M SEEING OTHER PEOPLE SAY THAT THEIR CAR HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AND SOME HAVE HAD ACCIDENTS AND THEIR AIR BAGS ARE NOT DEPLOYING. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS.

NHTSA complaint #11061574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 65 miles Morovis, PR Crash 2 injured 1 killed

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AND PUSHED THE VEHICLE INTO A THIRD VEHICLE IMPACTING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE CONTACT HAD BRUISES ON THE CHEST AND OTHER AREAS OF THE BODY. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A HEAD CONCLUSION AND BRUISES ON THE LEGS. THE DRIVER ON THE THIRD VEHICLE DIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE POLICE IMPOUND LOT PENDING INVESTIGATION. A POLICE REPORT NUMBER 2017-7-392-1517 WAS FILED. THE MITSUBISHI NIMAY DEALER IN CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL MANUFACTURER HEADQUARTERS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65.

NHTSA complaint #11006103 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 13,800 miles DES Moines, IA Crash 1 injured

SEAT BELTS

I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WHEN I WAS REAR ENDED BY A DRIVER DOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON A 3 LANE PARKWAY, WHICH CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO THE CAR RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. THE COLLISION WAS VIOLENT ENOUGH TO CAUSE BRUISING ON MY BICEP AND UPPER THIGHS AND KNOCKED MY HEARING AIDS ONTO THE DASH. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT INERTIAL REEL DID NOT ACTIVATE PROPERLY AS MY HEAD WAS ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT FINALLY CAUGHT. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE SEATBELT REACHED THE END OF ITS LENGTH, OR THE INERTIAL REEL FINALLY LOCKED, BUT WHEN IT DID STOP ME, THE LAP BELT WAS ON MY UPPER THINGS, THE SHOULDER STRAP WAS DOWN ACROSS MY ARM AND STOMACH AND MY HEAD WAS UP OVER THE STEERING WHEEL HEADED FOR THE FRONT WINDOW. I BELIEVE THIS EXACERBATED MY LOWER BACK INJURY BY CAUSING A SEVERE TWISTING MOMENT AS OPPOSED TO BEING RESTRAINED PROPERLY IN THE SEAT.

NHTSA complaint #10983690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 13,800 miles DES Moines, IA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WHEN I WAS REAR ENDED BY A DRIVER DOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON A 3 LANE PARKWAY, WHICH CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO THE CAR RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. THE COLLISION WAS VIOLENT ENOUGH TO CAUSE BRUISING ON MY BICEP AND UPPER THIGHS AND KNOCKED MY HEARING AIDS ONTO THE DASH. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT INERTIAL REEL DID NOT ACTIVATE PROPERLY AS MY HEAD WAS ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT FINALLY CAUGHT. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE SEATBELT REACHED THE END OF ITS LENGTH, OR THE INERTIAL REEL FINALLY LOCKED, BUT WHEN IT DID STOP ME, THE LAP BELT WAS ON MY UPPER THINGS, THE SHOULDER STRAP WAS DOWN ACROSS MY ARM AND STOMACH AND MY HEAD WAS UP OVER THE STEERING WHEEL HEADED FOR THE FRONT WINDOW. I BELIEVE THIS EXACERBATED MY LOWER BACK INJURY BY CAUSING A SEVERE TWISTING MOMENT AS OPPOSED TO BEING RESTRAINED PROPERLY IN THE SEAT.

NHTSA complaint #10983690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.