Air Bag Problems of Dodge Challenger

Dodge Challenger owners have reported 281 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (173 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (40 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Dodge Challenger

The Air Bag problem

Subject VIN sits in database as completed for takata airbag replacement completion during previous passenger air bag NHTSA recall; however, recent "do not drive" warnings that include this year model now state that driver side airbag has also been determined to now need replacement.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

On April 19th 2021 my wife was traveling between 30 -35 mph in her 2016 Dodge Challenger sxt on a minor thoroughfare when a car turned abruptly in front of her. My wife's vehicle sustained significant damage to the front end and the airbags did not deploy.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

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.   Read details...

The Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Passenger airbag inflator recall. Received recall back in February 2018. Have called local dealership to set up time to fix the problem. Was told they do not have the parts. I have been told now 3 different times parts are not available even though letters that I received states that parts are in.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

Warning light came on unexpectedly while driving 55 mph on interstate   Read details...




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