TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE SOLDERED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
2012 dodge Charger airbags problems
severe 81 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
81
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
WHILE DRIVING, AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. HAS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY IN THE PAST. ONLINE SEARCH INDICATES THAT IT IS LIKELY WIRING TO A SENSOR UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT, SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. WIGGLED WIRING UNDER SEAT AND LIGHT TURNED OFF. WILL HAVE DEALER LOOK INTO PROBLEM AT NEXT SCHEDULED SERVICE VISIT. PROBLEM SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO FOR A RECALL; A SEARCH OF THE INTERNET BRINGS UP MANY PE…
TL* TAKATA RECALL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V3520000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE…
PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT,WHEN CHECK BY A AUTO TECHNICIAN,THE STATED DANGER OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, COULD OCCUR IF THIS PROBLEM IS NOT REPAIRED,THERE COULD BE POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO A PART DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE AIR BAG DEPLOMENT,IF A CRASH OCCUR,METAL DEBRIS FROM THE AIR BAG COMPONENT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2012 dodge Charger?
It's a meaningful issue. 81 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?
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?
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. 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.
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