PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2007 Dodge Charger airbags problems
severe 75 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
75
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
9crashes
10injuries
What stands out
Owners have filed 75 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 16 model years of Dodge Charger 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 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
Codes mentioned: 15V313000, 16V352000, 14V817000, 14V354000
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
Had airbags trouble with your 2007 Dodge Charger?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
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?
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/Dodge/Charger.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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