PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2007 Chrysler 300 airbags problems
critical 138 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
138
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
13crashes
1fire
15injuries
2fatalities
What stands out
Owners have filed 138 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Among the 17 model years of Chrysler 300 in our records for airbags problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners report two broad categories of airbag failure: rupture and non-deployment. In rupture events, frontal airbags have deployed during crashes but burst partway through inflation, expelling metal fragments that struck occupants, causing broken necks, lacerations, and facial trauma. In non-deployment events, frontal or side airbags have failed to inflate during front-end or side collisions at impact speeds of 25–50 mph, leaving occupants to strike the steering wheel and interior surfaces directly, resulting in head, neck, and back injuries. One narrative describes a fatal crash in which a recall notice arrived four months after the accident; police inspection confirmed mechanical failure, and the passenger seat tore from its brackets.
The dominant complaint theme is Takata recall delay. Over 100 narratives describe owners who received NHTSA recall notices (campaigns 15V313000, 16V352000, and others) but could not schedule repairs because replacement inflator parts remained on national backorder. Dealers told owners parts were unavailable with no estimated delivery date. Wait times of six months to over one year are documented. One owner waited 12 months and never received an appointment. Owners also report a dealer service failure where a recall repair left the airbag warning light illuminated; the dealer claimed the customer owed payment for a clock spring the dealer had damaged during the recall work.
Same Chrysler 300 airbags reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2006 · 2008 · 2009 · 2010
Failure modes owners describe
Airbag inflator rupture with metal fragment ejection
Airbag inflator ruptures during deployment, expelling metal fragments that strike occupants. Occurs in frontal collisions where airbag deployment is expected.
When: At impact; mileage 30,000–50,000 reported
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag deploys but ruptures partway; Metal fragments strike passenger/driver; Lacerations, broken neck, facial trauma sustained
Codes mentioned: NHTSA 14V354000, NHTSA 15V313000
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicles involved in crashes totaled; no successful repair path documented in narratives
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall notifications issued (14V354000, 15V313000, 16V352000); delayed recall notice in one fatal case cited as factor in preventable deaths
Frontal airbag non-deployment
Driver-side and/or passenger-side frontal airbags fail to deploy during frontal or angled collisions at speeds 25–50 mph where deployment is expected.
When: During frontal/angular impacts; mileage 42,000–193,000 reported
Symptoms owners cite: No airbag deployment despite impact event; Occupants strike steering wheel or interior surfaces; Neck, back, head, and chest injuries incurred
Codes mentioned: NHTSA 15V313000, NHTSA 16V352000
Repairs/costs cited: No repair documented; vehicles towed and destroyed/totaled
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall notifications sent but parts unavailable; owners unable to have repairs completed before failure events
Side airbag non-deployment
Side impact airbags fail to deploy when vehicle is struck on side or rear-passenger side at 30–40 mph.
When: During side/rear impacts; mileage 42,000–160,000 reported
Symptoms owners cite: No side airbag deployment on impact; Severe side-panel damage; Occupant injuries (head, neck, shoulder)
Codes mentioned: NHTSA 15V313000, NHTSA 16V352000
Repairs/costs cited: No pre-impact repairs completed; vehicles totaled or severely damaged
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall issued; owners report inability to schedule repair due to parts shortage
Takata airbag recall parts unavailability and service delays
Owners receive recall notices for Takata inflators but cannot schedule or complete repairs within reasonable timeframes because replacement parts are on national backorder. Delays exceed 6 months to over 1 year in documented cases.
When: Recall notices issued 2015–2016; repairs delayed 6+ months or indefinitely
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notice received (campaigns 15V313000, 16V352000, 16V362000, 14V354000, 15V354000); Dealer unable to source parts; No appointment scheduled or appointment repeatedly rescheduled; Manufacturer cannot provide estimated repair date
Codes mentioned: NHTSA 15V313000, NHTSA 16V352000, NHTSA 16V362000, NHTSA 14V354000, NHTSA 15V354000
Repairs/costs cited: Multiple dealers contacted (Glenn E. Thomas Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Cerritos Dodge, Five Star Mazda, Yemm Chevrolet, Whitten Brothers); all cite parts backorder. Owners waiting 6+ months to 1+ year without resolution.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall issued; interim notices provided but no specific parts-availability date given; manufacturer cannot commit to repair timeline
Airbag warning light illumination (unresolved after recall service)
Airbag warning indicator remains illuminated on instrument panel after recall repair attempt or independent service. Vehicle fails inspection and becomes unregisterable.
When: Post-repair at ~97,500 miles documented
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light on dashboard; Light remains after recall repair completed; Vehicle fails state inspection
Codes mentioned: NHTSA 16V352000
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer indicated clock spring needed replacement; clock spring damaged during recall repair attempt. Dealer refused warranty coverage, demanded customer payment for parts removed and damaged during recall service.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA 16V352000 recall performed but did not resolve warning light; customer responsibility disputed
Synthesized from 138 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
Takata recall I called the number on the recall notice received in the mail. The representative explained that she needed to place me on hold to contact the dealer in canton, ga to ensure that they had the parts to complete the recall repairs. Once she verified with them she connectd me to the dealership and we scheduled the appointment. When I arrive at the appointment I was told that they do…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Chrysler 300?
It's a serious issue. 138 complaints have been filed, including 13 reports involving a crash and 2 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Across the 20 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 60,000 and 154,448 miles, with the median around 102,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 60,000; a quarter make it past 154,448. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Chrysler/300.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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