Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2011 Dodge Charger

Nine problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2011 Dodge Charger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Dodge Charger based on all problems reported for the 2011 Charger.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2016

The contact owned a 2011 Dodge Charger. While driving 25 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a fence and tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained nose injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent towing lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2016

Tl-the contact owned a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 mph the vehicle was struck from the rear and the drivers side. The vehicle side airbags did not deploy. The accident involved three vehicles, a police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, right shoulder, chest and back transported to the hospital. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 29000. Am.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/22/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle causing it to crash into a wall. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v467000 (air bags, seat belt). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2015

I was driving and accidentally drifted into oncoming traffic guard rail going approximately 45 I hit (best guess) at about a 40 degree angle. I hit my head and shoulder on the driver side glass and airbags did not deploy.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2015

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 55 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and drove down a hill and into a swamp of water. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle sustained significant damage but the air bags did not deploy. The driver suffered a head injury during the incident. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that she was in a head on collision and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. No police report was filed and injuries were sustained. The failure and current mileage was 58,000. Sr.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2013

Who: raphael angelo bridges where: clarksville TN when: March 29 2013 approximately 12:48 pm was heading eastbound on tiny town road. What: vehicle traveling west bound in a personally owned vehicle made a left hand turn into a private drive (500 ft east of heritage point drive) in the wendy's parking lot an 06 chevy hhr. Cutoff traffic traveling eastbound apparently did not see me in the far right lane impacted with my vehicle 2011 Dodge Charger. Speed: approximately 45-50 mph damage: upon impact vehicle spun right hit the curb and landed within centimeters of a light pole driver (has pictures as proof). Results: complete disabled vehicle major front end damage. Safety concerns: driver was wearing a seatbelt however the airbag did not deploy upon impact. Health: driver resulted in nerve damage and bulging discs in the right portion of the neck back injury has further diagnosis by medical staff and has to be seen by mental health facility. Recommendation: second, third forth order affects could or possibly have been prevented if safety feature would have worked properly. Repair estimates: 9000. 00+ why: issue need to be addressed in legal matter either as soon as possible.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2012

I tried to make a quick stop and the vehicle would not stop. My anti-lock brake system did not work I crashed and the airbags did not deploy.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2011

While operating my 2011 Dodge Charger with passengers, the airbag light would illuminate. The fault was traced to a wiring harness in the passengers seat. While the airbag light was illuminated the airbag system would not deploy. The person in the passenger seat was a adult female.


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