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2008 Dodge Durango airbags problems
severe
Owners of the 2008 Dodge Durango have filed 24 NHTSA complaints about the airbags 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 →
Complaints
24
Recalls
2
Avg fix
$1,100
airbags complaints on the Dodge Durango, by model year
Of the 24 airbags complaints filed for the 2008 Dodge Durango,
here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
0 (0%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
1 (100%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted.
Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits
and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
All 2 active airbags recalls on this vehicle are classified critical — based on documented crash, fire, or fatality outcomes in NHTSA's record.
Airbags accounts for 25% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 8 categories tracked.
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.
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.
The failure pattern owners describe
The dominant complaint across these narratives is Takata airbag recall parts unavailable for an extended period. Multiple owners received recall notifications (NHTSA campaigns 15V313000 and 16V352000) but could not schedule repairs because dealers and Dodge had no parts in stock and could not provide estimated delivery dates. One owner reported waiting over a year with no resolution. Owners were told parts would not arrive for up to eight months. Beyond the recall backlog, some owners report persistent airbag warning lights tied to a clock spring with electronic stability control—a $900 dealer-only part that is also backordered. One owner had passenger-side curtain airbags and faulty airbag wires replaced after the warning light illuminated at very low mileage (3,472 miles).
Two owners also report frontal airbags failing to deploy in crashes. One hit a tree head-on at 65 mph after a tire blowout; the body shop indicated sensor placement prevented deployment. Another hit a concrete-surrounded light pole at 25–30 mph directly in the front; the airbags did not go off. A third complaint mentions poor gas tank behavior unrelated to airbag function.
Owners express frustration that Dodge split recall repairs into separate visits rather than doing both sides at once, that the company offers no loaner vehicles during the indefinite parts shortage, and that dealer communication has been unresponsive.
Same Dodge Durango airbags reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2006 · 2007 · 2011
Failure modes owners describe
Takata airbag recall parts unavailable
Owners received NHTSA recall notifications (campaigns 15V313000 and 16V352000) for airbag replacement but Dodge had no parts in inventory. Dealers could not provide estimated dates for repair completion, forcing owners to keep vehicles with known defective airbags indefinitely.
When: 2015–2018; delays ranging from months to over a year
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notification received but no parts available; No estimated delivery date provided by dealer or manufacturer; Vehicle kept out of service pending repair
Codes mentioned:15V313000, 16V352000
Repairs/costs cited: Recall repair could not be scheduled due to parts shortage. One owner reported waiting over a year; another was told eight-month wait.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA campaigns 15V313000 and 16V352000 (Takata recall). Dodge informed owners that NHTSA does not require manufacturers to reimburse collateral costs or provide loaner vehicles during recall repairs.
Clock spring with electronic stability control malfunction and backorder
Airbag warning light illuminates continuously due to a faulty clock spring with electronic stability control. The part is dealer-only, costs approximately $900, and is backordered with no known availability. Without this part, no airbags will deploy.
When: As early as 3,472 miles; ongoing through 2018
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light constantly illuminates; Code thrown for clock spring with electronic stability control; Vehicle cannot pass inspection with warning light on
Codes mentioned:Clock spring / electronic stability control code
Repairs/costs cited: $900 dealer-only part; backordered with no estimated availability. One owner had passenger-side curtain airbags and faulty airbag wires replaced at dealership.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No warranty extension or alternative solution offered despite owner noting the part appears common across Durango model year.
Frontal airbags fail to deploy in frontal crashes
In two documented crashes with frontal impact, the driver-side and passenger-side frontal airbags did not deploy despite impact speeds and force meeting deployment thresholds. One body shop attributed non-deployment to sensor placement; the other crash hit a light pole at 25–30 mph directly in the front center with no deployment.
When: At 200,000 miles (first incident); timing not specified for second
Symptoms owners cite: No frontal airbag deployment despite head-on tree impact at 65 mph; No frontal airbag deployment after hitting concrete-surrounded light pole at 25–30 mph; Curtain airbag deployed in one incident but not frontal bags
Repairs/costs cited: First vehicle was repaired by body shop; second was not evaluated or repaired. No diagnostic codes or root cause documented by owners.
Synthesized from 24 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer
allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting
5 most recent
airbags
· filed 12/16/2015
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge durango. 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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
airbags · 60,000 mi
· filed 12/02/2015
The vehicle air bag light keeps coming on and throwing a code so the vehicle can not get an inspection sticker. The code is for the clock spring with electronic stabiltiy control. This part is not available and is back ordered per the dealer. Called Dodge and got a lot of I don't know with no resolution . This part is a $900 part you would think they would have an answer as to when it would…
airbags
· filed 11/17/2016
Takata recall- I have contacted all Dodge dealerships in my area for repair, and no one will return my calls to help rectify the recall. I have left voicemails and been re-routed to automated systems for over 3 months.
airbags
· filed 11/14/2016
The clock spring with electronic stability control keeps alarming. It is now a dealer only part , at a $900.00 price for the part. Have recalls on driver and passenger airbags, passenger airbag not available at this time
airbags
· filed 11/02/2016
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired.…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Dodge Durango?
It's a meaningful issue. 24 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?
Based on the 24 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 91,749 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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/2008/Dodge/Durango.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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