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2010 Dodge Challenger airbags problems
severe
Owners of the 2010 Dodge Challenger have filed 67 NHTSA complaints about the airbags, typically surfacing around 50,000 miles 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 →
Failure mileage
Q1 17kmed 50kQ3 85kn=14
Complaints
67
Recalls
1
Avg fix
$1,100
airbags complaints on the Dodge Challenger, by model year
Of the 67 airbags complaints filed for the 2010 Dodge Challenger,
here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
1 (100%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
0 (0%)
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
Of the 13 model years of Dodge Challenger we track for airbags problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 67.
Airbags accounts for 22% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 10 categories tracked.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured September 19, 2007, to October 29, 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 will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R37.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2010 Dodge Challengers have documented two types of airbag failures and one massive supply-chain breakdown:
Deployment Failures: Multiple owners reported airbags that did not deploy during actual collisions at speeds ranging from 20–40 mph. One collision occurred after a rollover. These non-deployments resulted in injuries requiring medical attention and vehicles declared total losses. At least one owner had previously had airbag service under an unknown recall before the failure occurred.
Spontaneous Deployment: One owner's airbag deployed without any collision while driving 30 mph, causing him to crash into the vehicle ahead. The vehicle was destroyed.
Takata Recall Parts Shortage: Over 50 owners filed complaints about Campaign 15V444000 and 16V352000 (both Takata inflator recalls) where they received official recall notices but could not get repairs done because replacement parts were simply unavailable. Owners waited 6–7+ months calling dealers repeatedly. Fiat Chrysler's recall center provided no real information. One dealer said it could only order parts 10 at a time, and those were already spoken for. No manufacturer provided an estimated delivery date. One owner finally got parts replaced in February 2016 after months of delay.
Same Dodge Challenger airbags reports on nearby years: 2009 · 2011 · 2012 · 2013
Failure modes owners describe
Airbag non-deployment in collision
Airbags failed to deploy when struck. Owners reported collisions at low to moderate speeds (20–40 mph) with no airbag response, resulting in injuries and vehicle total loss. Some vehicles had previously been serviced under unknown recalls. One owner reported airbag failure after a rollover. Seat belt restraint failures were also noted in at least one incident.
When: At 17,000, 30,000, 50,000, 80,000, and 148,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: No airbag deployment during frontal/rear collision; Injuries sustained despite collision severity; Vehicle declared total loss post-collision
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicles were towed and declared total loss; no dealer inspection performed in most cases to determine deployment failure root cause
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Campaign 15V444000 (Takata airbag inflator); Campaign 16V352000 (Takata airbag inflator). Some vehicles had prior service under unknown recalls.
Spontaneous airbag deployment
Airbag deployed without collision or impact. One owner reported the airbag deploying while the vehicle was stationary at 30 mph, causing the driver to crash into the vehicle ahead. The vehicle was destroyed.
When: At 30,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag deployed without impact or crash; Driver lost control during deployment; Collision with preceding vehicle
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle destroyed; no repair completed
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Campaign 15V444000 notification received; parts unavailable for repair
Takata recall parts unavailability (prolonged delay)
The vast majority of complaints (over 50 narratives) center on owners receiving Takata airbag recall notifications (Campaign 15V444000 and 16V352000) but being unable to complete repairs due to parts being unavailable for months or years. Owners reported waiting 6–7+ months, calling dealers repeatedly, and receiving no timeline from Fiat Chrysler. One owner waited since October 2015 with no resolution by April 2016. Dealers reported they could only order parts in batches of 10 and had no special-order capability. Fiat Chrysler's recall assistance center provided no concrete information on part availability or dealer ordering limits.
When: Recall notifications issued starting May 2015; delays persisting through 2016 and beyond
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notification received; Parts unavailable at dealer level; No estimated delivery date provided by manufacturer or dealer; Owners unable to schedule recall service; Repeated calls to dealer and recall center with same response: parts not in stock
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs completed during documented timeline; owners noted concern about driving vehicle with known safety defect while waiting for parts
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Campaign 15V444000 (Takata airbag inflator – moisture ingress risk); Campaign 16V352000 (Takata airbag inflator). Manufacturer stated parts available but dealers could not obtain them in required quantities.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified of failure
Instrument panel damage during airbag-related work / horn removal
One owner reported abnormal sound from instrument panel after taking vehicle for recall work. Dealer determined instrument panel required replacement. In another case, a dealer removed both horn and airbag from the vehicle during an attempted horn repair, did not reinstall the airbag, and wrapped something around the steering wheel to hold it down. Owner was left driving without a functional airbag or horn for an extended period while dealer could not locate replacement parts.
When: At 185,000 miles (instrument panel); December 2019 (horn/airbag removal) through at least October 2020 unresolved
Symptoms owners cite: Abnormal sound from instrument panel; Horn inoperative; Airbag removed and not reinstalled
Repairs/costs cited: Instrument panel needed replacement but was not repaired. Horn and airbag assembly remained removed for extended period.
Synthesized from 67 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer
allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting
7 most recent
airbags
· filed 12/31/2015
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Dodge challenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v444000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool…
airbags
· filed 12/28/2015
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Dodge challenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v444000 (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…
airbags · 17,000 mi
· filed 12/22/2011
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge challenger. The contact's father was driving 20 MPH when a vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle, causing the contact to crash into a truck. The air bags did not deploy. There were three injuries reported and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The…
airbags
· filed 12/21/2015
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Dodge challenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v444000 (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…
airbags
· filed 12/15/2015
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Dodge challenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v444000 (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…
airbags
· filed 12/15/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge challenger. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 15v444000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The dealer advised that the part was not available for repair. The contact received the recall notification in may of 2015. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts…
airbags
· filed 12/07/2016
Takata recall notice in april and still no remedy (parts) available.
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Dodge Challenger?
It's a meaningful issue. 67 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 14 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 17,000 and 85,000 miles, with the median around 50,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 17,000; a quarter make it past 85,000. 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 — 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/2010/Dodge/Challenger.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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