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2010 Dodge Charger airbags problems
critical
Owners of the 2010 Dodge Charger have filed 59 NHTSA complaints about the airbags, typically surfacing around 100,000 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 57kmed 100kQ3 125kn=13
Complaints
59
Recalls
4
Avg fix
$1,100
airbags complaints on the Dodge Charger, by model year
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially 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 passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U
An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
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.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners report two distinct airbag failure modes on the 2010 Dodge Charger: non-deployment in actual crashes, and unresolved recall campaigns due to parts scarcity.
Airbag non-deployment: Across at least six separate incidents, both driver and passenger-side front airbags failed to deploy in frontal and side-impact crashes. Impact speeds ranged from 40 to 60 mph, including guardrail strikes, rear-end collisions, and multi-vehicle events. One owner struck a disabled vehicle at highway speed; another hit a utility pole after sudden acceleration; another was rear-ended while stopped. In one fatal case, a 2010 Charger was hit head-on, then rear-ended by a loaded truck trailer—airbags failed to deploy, and the occupant died. Injuries ranged from head trauma to neck and back injuries requiring medical attention. Multiple vehicles were declared total loss. Dodge stated field evaluators would investigate but no recalls were issued for the 2010 model year until much later, if at all.
Takata recall delays: Between 2015 and 2019, dozens of owners received recall notifications for campaigns 15V313000, 16V352000, and 15V444000 but could not complete repairs because replacement inflators were unavailable. Wait times stretched from weeks to over a year. Dealers told owners parts arrived randomly with no scheduled delivery dates, and manufacturers could not provide estimated timelines. One owner waited 12+ months; another's recall notice arrived two months after an accident. Service delays compounded the issue—vehicles sat in dealership bays for 8–16 days without work, and one dealership conditioned recall priority on customers also purchasing routine maintenance.
Same Dodge Charger airbags reports on nearby years: 2007 · 2008 · 2009 · 2011 · 2012
Failure modes owners describe
Airbag non-deployment in frontal/side-impact crashes
Front and driver-side airbags failed to deploy in multiple crash scenarios ranging from 40–60 mph collisions, guardrail strikes, and multi-vehicle incidents. Owners experienced head injuries, neck/back injuries, and in one fatal case, traumatic brain injury. Impacts included head-on collisions, rear-end collisions at moderate speeds, and high-energy multi-vehicle events.
When: Across various mileages: 36,000; 70,000; 125,000; 131,000; 140,000; 150,000 miles. One fatal injury case with unknown mileage.
Symptoms owners cite: Airbags did not deploy despite significant frontal impact; No airbag deployment in rear-end collisions; No airbag deployment in guardrail strikes; No airbag deployment in multi-vehicle crashes
Repairs/costs cited: Multiple vehicles declared total loss. Dodge manufacturer stated field evaluators would investigate but no repairs completed on unrepaired vehicles. One case involved police investigation and deceased owner complaint filing.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dodge stated field evaluators would inspect to determine cause of failure. No recall issued for 2010 model year at time of crashes (recall existed for 2011–2012 only). Police investigation initiated in fatal case.
Takata airbag recall—parts unavailable for extended periods
Owners received recall notifications for NHTSA campaigns 15V313000, 16V352000, and 15V444000 but were unable to schedule repairs because replacement inflators were not in stock. Dealers reported parts arrived randomly with no predictable supply. Wait times ranged from weeks to over a year. Multiple owners expressed frustration about safety risk while vehicle remains on the road with recalled defect.
When: Recall notifications issued 2015–2016; complaints filed 2015–2019. Some owners waiting over 12 months.
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag recall part unavailable at dealer; No estimated delivery date for parts; Dealer unable to schedule recall repair; Manufacturer unable to provide timeline for parts supply; Airbag warning light illuminated (at least one case noted 3+ months duration)
Codes mentioned:15V313000, 15V444000, 16V352000
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs completed. Dealers reported parts sent randomly with no scheduled deliveries. One owner cited dealership condition that routine maintenance customers received priority over recall-only visits.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Takata recall issued. Dodge pre-recorded line stated parts available but wait times and availability vary. Multiple contacts noted manufacturer could not provide estimated delivery dates. Parts distribution disconnect confirmed by VIN tool in multiple cases.
Potential excessive airbag deployment force
One unverified allegation that airbag deployed with excessive force, causing traumatic brain injury in an 18-year-old occupant. Owner believes airbag deployment caused uncontrollable bleeding from both ears and massive brain hemorrhage, leading to death 8 hours after accident. Recall notice received two months after incident, suggesting vehicle was not under active recall at time of crash.
When: Incident date not specified; recall notice received approximately 2 months post-accident.
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag deployed during accident; Uncontrollable bleeding from both ears; Massive bleeding on the brain (TBI); Fatal outcome
Repairs/costs cited: No repair documented. Vehicle likely destroyed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall notice issued two months after accident. No investigation details provided.
Dealer/service delays and lack of follow-up on recall completion
Multiple owners reported dealerships failing to return calls, providing no callback regarding recall appointment scheduling, or allowing vehicles to sit on service lots for extended periods (8–16 days) without work being performed while waiting for parts. One dealership prioritized recall repairs for customers also performing routine maintenance over those seeking recall-only service.
When: 2019; ongoing as of latest complaints.
Symptoms owners cite: Dealer does not return phone calls after taking contact information; Vehicle sits in dealership bay for weeks without work; Dealership unaware of part availability status; Dealership unable to provide estimated repair date; Service priority given to customers performing maintenance, not recall-only
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs completed due to lack of follow-up. One vehicle towed to dealership specifically for lifesaving recalls but refused service citing unverified starter issue.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: None documented for service delays. Manufacturer pre-recorded lines cited parts unavailability.
Synthesized from 59 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer
allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting
8 most recent
airbags
· filed 12/31/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge charger. 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 repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
airbags
· filed 12/21/2016
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Dodge charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). 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 aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
airbags
· filed 12/21/2015
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Dodge charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution…
airbags
· filed 12/15/2016
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Dodge charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms…
airbags
· filed 12/09/2015
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Dodge charger. 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 repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts…
airbags
· filed 12/09/2015
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Dodge charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool…
airbags
· filed 12/08/2015
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Dodge charger. 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 repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part…
airbags
· filed 12/07/2015
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Dodge charger. 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 repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Dodge Charger?
It's a serious issue. 59 complaints have been filed, including 12 reports involving a crash and 2 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Across the 13 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 56,532 and 125,000 miles, with the median around 100,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 56,532; a quarter make it past 125,000. 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 — 4 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/Charger.
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