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2007 Dodge Charger airbags problems
severe
Owners of the 2007 Dodge Charger have filed 75 NHTSA complaints about the airbags, typically surfacing around 109,000 miles at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.See airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Q1 71kmed 109kQ3 128kn=11
Complaints
75
Recalls
2
Avg fix
$1,100
airbags complaints on the Dodge Charger, by model year
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
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 distinct airbag problems. First, multiple crashes—speeds 25–50 mph—resulted in non-deployment or improper deployment of driver and passenger airbags. One owner was slammed into the steering wheel during a head-on collision when the airbag failed; another had an airbag tear partially from the wheel but not inflate. A third experienced an airbag that deployed but released an unknown substance, causing facial cuts. Vehicles were totaled in all cases, and occupants sustained injuries to neck, back, and lower spine requiring hospital care.
Second, starting in 2015, owners received Takata recall notices for airbag inflator housing rupture hazard (NHTSA campaigns 15V313000, 16V352000, and others). Dealers could not obtain replacement parts. Owners were placed on waiting lists; many heard nothing back for months or over a year. Dealers told owners no estimated delivery date existed. Chrysler manufacturing and the recall assistance center both stated they had no timeline. One police fleet vehicle sat out of service for nearly a year awaiting passenger-side parts. Some owners reported being erased from dealer systems entirely, leaving them uncertain whether repair would ever happen. The manufacturer acknowledged parts distribution problems but provided no solutions.
Same Dodge Charger airbags reports on nearby years: 2006 · 2008 · 2009 · 2010
Failure modes owners describe
Airbag non-deployment in crash
Airbags failed to deploy during frontal or rear-end collisions at highway and low speeds. Multiple owners report striking other vehicles with no airbag inflation despite impacts severe enough to cause vehicle destruction and injury to occupants. One narrative describes an airbag ripping partially from the steering wheel but not deploying properly. Another reports an airbag that deployed but emitted an unknown substance causing facial and body cuts.
When: During collisions at speeds ranging 25–50 mph; mileage ranged from 55,000 to 240,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: No airbag deployment during frontal collision; No airbag deployment during rear-end collision; Airbag partially ejected but not deployed; Airbag deployed but emitted unknown substance; Occupants struck steering wheel or dashboard with force
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicles were destroyed and towed; manufacturer stated in one case that frame was not hit hard enough to deploy airbags
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One owner received a letter from Chrysler stating frame impact was insufficient for deployment; no recall actions taken for these failures
Takata airbag recall inflator housing rupture – parts unavailability
Owners received NHTSA recall notifications (primarily campaigns 15V313000 and 16V352000) for Takata airbag inflator housing rupture hazard. Dealers and manufacturer could not supply replacement parts within any reasonable timeframe. Many owners were placed on waiting lists with no estimated delivery date; some waited months to over a year with no resolution. Dealers cited parts distribution disconnects, and manufacturer was unable or unwilling to provide timelines. One police fleet vehicle was out of service for nearly a year waiting for passenger-side airbag parts.
When: Recall notices issued 2015–2016; parts remained unavailable for months to years thereafter; reporting continued into 2017–2018
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notice received but parts unavailable; Dealer placed owner on waiting list with no follow-up; Manufacturer provided no estimated repair date; Multiple dealer and manufacturer contacts yielded no timeline; Vehicle remained unrepaired for extended periods despite recall severity
Repairs/costs cited: Recall parts (driver-side and passenger-side airbag inflator housings) were not available; some owners reported being erased from dealer systems or never contacted after initial appointment
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA campaigns 15V313000 (issued 2015) and 16V352000 (issued 2016) for Takata inflator housing rupture; manufacturer acknowledged parts distribution disconnect; remedy availability repeatedly delayed; one owner reported Chrysler corp would not provide updates on parts availability
Synthesized from 75 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer
allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting
4 most recent
airbags
· filed 12/29/2015
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Dodge charger. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Parts…
airbags
· filed 12/26/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at a low speeds, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle. The driver's side airbag deployed but emitted an unknown substance. As a result, the contact sustained cuts and bruises to the face and body that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The…
airbags
· filed 12/14/2016
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Dodge charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (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. VIN tool confirms…
airbags
· filed 12/11/2015
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Dodge charger. The contact received a 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…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Dodge Charger?
It's a meaningful issue. 75 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Across the 11 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 70,500 and 128,150 miles, with the median around 109,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 70,500; a quarter make it past 128,150. 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?
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
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/Dodge/Charger.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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