Air Bag Light On Problems of Dodge Challenger

Dodge Challenger owners have reported 32 problems related to air bag light on (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Challenger based on all problems reported for the Challenger.

1 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 11/15/2019

Air bag illuminates intermittently. This is a clear indicator of a break in the circuit. The fact it comes off and on leads me to believe it is a connection somewhere being jarred. The issue simulates the issues already addressed in another recall. However, the year model falls out of the range by one year as previously cited year models. I feel this needs to be investigated and addressed to extend the recall to other year models of the Challenger make. Vehicle is in motion and the airbag light illuminates intermittently when traveling. This has been an ongoing issue and has been an issue since owning the car. A previous report has gone un-investigated.

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2 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2011 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 08/01/2019

Takata recall power stern tight alternator recal and air bag light came on and won't go off.

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3 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 07/15/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the air bag light stayed illuminated, the emergency brake was defective, and the vehicle overheated due to an antifreeze leak in the radiator. The contact took the vehicle to premier Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram fiat 13000 I-10 service rd, new orleans, la 70128 where he had the emergency brake repaired and the air bag light was turned off. The contact attempted to have the leak repaired but was informed that his warranty would not be honored. The contact also stated that after the light was turned off, it had continuously reappeared. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000. Jo.

4 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2011 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 04/06/2019

On April 6, 2019, while I was driving, my airbag light came on and stayed solid red, then it would go off and on with chiming sound. Because my 2011 Challenger is not in recall, dealer will charge unwarranted cost.

5 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2011 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 03/23/2019

Takata recall. My airbag light randomly turns on and off. At times while driving, the light flashes on and off and it continuously beeps. Its nerve wrecking while I'm driving on local roads and even more when friving on the highway; has me very concerned. It started March 23rd and since then, its been doing it randomly.

6 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 03/15/2019

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that there was no failure until the vehicle was serviced for NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (air bags). Within one week of ed voyles Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (789 cobb pkwy se, marietta, GA 30060, (844) 715-5921) servicing the vehicle, the repair failed. The dealer refused to assist, indicating that the contact would need to have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired. In addition, the air bag indicator flashed and then remained illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was not available.

7 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2014 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 02/12/2019

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Challenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v018000 (air bags). The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to brooklyn Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (718-713-3000, located at 2286 flatbush Ave, brooklyn, NY 11234) for the recall repair; however, the failure recurred after the repair. The contact called the dealer and was informed to bring the vehicle back. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

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8 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2015 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 12/27/2018

My airbag light has came on all of a sudden. My car is 4 years old. I do not think this is normal.

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9 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2011 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 04/03/2018

Air bags go on and off randomly as described in NHTSA #13v118000. Chrysler says my car is not included in that recall and refuse to even look at it. Every time I hit a bump my airbag light comes on or goes off. Most of the time my airbags do not work.

10 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 03/28/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that he started the engine, immediately exited the vehicle, and closed the driver's door. While the door was closing, the side curtain air bags and driver's seat air bag erroneously deployed. There were no injuries. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired in 2013 for the same failure (NHTSA campaign number: 13v118000 (air bags)). The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 70,000.

11 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 11/01/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. While the vehicle was parked, the air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no warning indicators illuminated at the time of the failure. The vehicle was taken to steve landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (401 colonel glenn plaza loop, little rock, ar 72210 (501) 374-4848), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was still awaiting inspection at the dealer. The manufacturer stated that they were allowed 4-6 weeks to process the claim and have an engineer diagnose the vehicle. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 90,000.

12 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 04/12/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the technician stated that the wiring harness was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 13v118000 (air bags); however, the VIN was not included. The contact was informed that they do not issue recalls and would not perform any work until mandated by NHTSA. The failure mileage was 34,100.

13 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 07/22/2016

My car has a recall but the dealership says there is no fix at the moment. The airbag light is on and they have only offered to turn off the light. I can't park the car as I have to drive it to work.

14 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2011 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000(air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

15 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2011 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 03/15/2016

From the time I start up my vehicle, until the time I turn the vehicle off, the airbag light keeps chiming and turns on and off and doesn't stop. The vehicle was at the dealership when this happened but the Dodge service tech was unable to scan the vehicle with his diagnostic tool due to the light not staying on. I noticed a recall for certain 2011-2012 Dodge Challengers built between April 11, 2011 through December 14, 2011 regarding the "seat wiring harness connectors" (recall #n07/ NHTSA 13v-118). I contacted the fca recall center for Chrysler/ Dodge and they informed me that my vehicle doesn't qualify for the recall because my Challenger was built on March 23, 2011. My Challenger was built two weeks before the "affected" build dates and have the same exact connectors specified in the recall notice. Why wouldn't my vehicle's seat wiring harness connectors be considered defective?? I work as a federal law enforcement officer and am currently driving to and from work to defend the united states of America from any and all threats but if I got into an accident, I'm not safe in my own vehicle, which was manufactured in the USA.

16 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2011 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 01/27/2016

After purchasing the 2011 Dodge Challenger in December 2015 the car seat belt senor has been repaired; now in January 2016 the airbag light indicator stays on after being in motion for 15 minutes. Has both the recalls been properly repaired?.

17 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 12/24/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the air bags light came on two weeks ago and remained on. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but was also told that the VIN was not in recall. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was 50,000. Fe.

18 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2016 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 11/01/2015

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. Also, whenever the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes made a squeaking noise as if they were prematurely wearing. The contact stated that the brakes failed to stop the vehicle in a timely manner. The vehicle also made a clunking noise as if metal were touching whenever the gears were shifted from park to drive and vice versa, as well as whenever the contact drove downhill. The contact took the vehicle to poway Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (13811 poway road, poway, CA 92064; 858-218-2213) where it was diagnosed that the brake pads needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case numbers: 30285247 and 31041577. The manufacturer also sent an investigator to view the brakes. The investigator stated that the brakes were not in need of repair. The contact returned the vehicle to the poway Dodge regarding the transmission, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the transmission failure and opened case numbers: 32657810 and 32920890. The failure was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to the same poway Dodge dealer regarding the air bag warning sensor, but they did not diagnose the failure. The brake pads and rotors were replaced twice, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired for the transmission and the air bag warning indicator failures. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

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19 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2013 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 10/01/2015

The air bag light has been coming on every two weeks since I purchased the vehicle on September 15, 2015. I have an open case with Dodge however the problem is still occurring as of today. They service department is stating the hitch is the issue however the hitch has been replaced 6 times. I am unsure if this is an recall issue or not however I am extremely concerned that I will not survive an accident or the air bag will deploy in a minor situation causing severe damage or death. The air bag light is on when the car is stationary as well as in motion.

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20 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 08/31/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the passenger side air bags light remained illuminated with a noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. Aw.

21 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2009 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 07/08/2015

Tl- the contact own a 2009 Dodge Challenger. The air bag light had illuminated and was constantly on as soon as the vehicle was operated. The contact received notification of nhsta campaign number :15v444000 (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 of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 5000. Kh.

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22 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 06/13/2015

I own a 2012 Dodge Challenger. I am the original owner. About 8 months after purchase my passenger side airbag light started turning on intermittently. Usually stopping for long periods of time. Eventually the frequency increased, until the light remained on permanently. I took my vehicle to the local Dodge dealership to address a different recall and have the airbags inspected. I ended up paying $220 for repairs to the passenger side airbag wiring. Not long after repairs the problem started again. It has now increased in frequency and stays on majority of the time. I was told by the technician who performed the repairs that this could prevent the airbag from deploying in an accident. I have found where this issued has been addressed and has a recall campaign number of n07. However, my VIN does not authorize these recall repairs. I would just like to has this repair made and not continue to be charged for repairs on faulty equipment.

23 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 05/27/2015

Air bag light gradually came on and off. Currently, the light stays consistently on. Began when I was driving at low speeds. The air bag light came on and off along with a peep (sound made when seat belt is not being used). As time passed, the air bag light didn't turn off and remains consistently on. Dealer said that my car does not apply for the recall made on April 2013 for this same problem on this same model. Apparently there is a cut off on vehicles and mine didn't make the list, however it demonstrates same exact problem for which the recall was made.

24 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 02/07/2015

Recall n07: I took my vehicle to springfield Chrysler auto mart when the recall was first issued, I bought this car with the airbag light on the dealership (not the one listed above) sold it to me like that. The dealership replacing the wires (dealership above) cut and spliced into the old wires instead of replacing them. They had plugs on them and he cut them right off and wired the airbags up. It is a major safety hazard for these wires to not be cut that's why they have plugs on them. Im still having issues with this vehicle regarding this recall and the dealership can't seem to get it straight service advisor (brian brown) advised me not to bring my car back because it's got several issues.

25 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2011 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 01/05/2015

Air bag light continues to come on and off, signalling my air bags are not working when the light is on. I found online that Chrysler recalled 2011-2013 Dodge Challengers in 2013 for this exact issue, however when I brought my car to a Dodge dealer, they say my VIN is not in the system for a recall. Because it's not in the system as a recall, I am to pay out of pocket? this is a serious safety issue that could cause a fatality if I am in a wreck while the light is on. Chrysler should honor their consumers' safety and handle this before something happens. I found on forums that many Challenger owners have had the same experience. See link below to recall info. . Read more...

26 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2011 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 11/01/2014

The air bag light on my 2011 Challenger keeps coming on for no reason . I found on line that they were being recalled for faulty wiring conecters on the passenger and driver side seat air bags . I contacted the dealer and they told me I had to wait for a recall notice and I have not gotten one . I contacted Chrysler and they tell me to get it fix and pay for it my self because the recall is VIN spacific . If they no there is a problem with faulty parts ,I think they should have to take care of it no charge.

27 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 09/15/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle's head lights cut off without any warning sign or signals. The contact stated that when the vehicle came to a complete stop that the head lights turned back on. The contact stated that while at a completed stop, the accelerator pedal was pressed to leave the stop, the vehicle experienced unexpected acceleration speeding up to 120 mph. The contact stated that in order to stop that the brake was depressed very hardly, causing the rear passenger side tire to blow out. The contact stated believed that the vehicle was being hacked. The contact also stated that the vehicle's air bag and traction control warning indicators are illuminated on the vehicle's instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000. Wh.

28 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2010 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 09/02/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred multiple times. The dealer stated that the occupant restraint controller module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

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29 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 01/15/2014

The passenger air bag light intermittently illuminates. Had the dealer perform repairs and the problem continued. Later had the recall performed, still the problem persists.

30 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 01/12/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the air bag wiring harness was replaced. There was a recall related to the failure under NHTSA campaign id number 13v118000 (air bag) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. The VIN was unavailable. Js.

31 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 12/16/2013

2012 Dodge Challenger. Consumer writes in regards to seat wiring harness connectors recall notice repair issues. The vehicle was inspected on may 31, 2013 and it was determined no repair was required. December 16, 2016 the air bag light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The consumer returned to the dealer on April 16, 2014 for the same air bag light issue. On June 24, 2016 the dealer found fault code b1c2d. They spliced the wires under the right front passenger seat and removed the yellow four-way seat wiring harness connector. The dealer charged him a $100 under his protection plan. The consumer repeatedly stated it was an air bag recall issue and he shouldn't have been charged. The consumer referenced recall # 13v118000.

32 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2011 Dodge Challenger

Failure Date: 04/03/2011

Bought car used. After 3 days of having it the air bag light came on, and will not go out. Took car to dealer they say it is in the harness under the passenger seat. They are trying to get the correct harness so far 2 where shipped to them and they were the wrong one. They really don;t have a answer. According to dealer alot of Challengers are having this problem. There should be a recall from what I have found out on the internet. This is a big problem for Dodge.


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