Should I buy a 2009 Dodge Durango with documented airbags problems?

Depends on the price and the specific vehicle. Documented airbags issues should be priced into the purchase — if the seller is asking full retail, negotiate down by the expected repair cost. A pre-purchase inspection from an independent shop tells you whether THIS specific vehicle has already shown the symptoms or not.

2009 Dodge Durango airbags problems

moderate Owners of the 2009 Dodge Durango have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →

Complaints

Recalls

Avg fix

$1,100

airbags complaints on the Dodge Durango, by model year
Model year	airbags complaints
2005 Durango	95
2006 Durango	68
2007 Durango	38
2008 Durango	24
2009 Durango (this page)	3
2011 Durango	18
2012 Durango	22
2013 Durango	37

What stands out

Of the 16 model years of Dodge Durango we track for airbags problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (3).

No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.

Related recalls

critical NHTSA 16V947000 December 22, 2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen vehicles manufactured January 17, 2007, to December 18, 2008, and 2010 RAM 3500 cab chassis manufactured September 25, 2009, to February 1, 2010

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 has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S92. Note: This recall covers vehicles that were accidentally excluded from recall 15V-313.

What owners are reporting 3 most recent

airbags · filed 09/21/2016

Takata recall, taking much too long to fix or get parts. Now that takata has filed bankruptcy, I question whether I'll ever see my recall completed. I want out of this potential death trap but can't trade or sell until recall is complete, I'm loosing money every day I have to keep driving it. Help, I want some kind of compensation. Who do I need to talk to to get some action on this matter?

airbags · filed 02/02/2017

I took my car in for a recall on my driver's side airbag. Before they started to do the work they said they were not responsible for any damage to my car because it was an older model. I am very upset that I took my car in for safety reasons and they could damage my car in the process! How unfair on the part of the consumer to make them pay for possible damage when they are taking their car in…

airbags · filed 01/18/2017

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Dodge durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags) and 16v947000 (air bags). However, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not…

Had airbags trouble with your 2009 Dodge Durango? 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 2009 Dodge Durango?

It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.

At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?

Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.

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 — 1 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/2009/Dodge/Durango. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.