I was driving on keerans street on fort bragg, nc at aprox 30mph when I was hit by a 2012 Chevy express 3500 due to his failure to yield at approx 25mph. None of my airbags deployed and the whiplash caused neck injury and back injury. Chrysler informed me that it requires a minimum speed of 20mph to set off the side impact airbags. *tr
2013 Chrysler 300 airbags problems
severe 28 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
28
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
8crashes
6injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 28 airbags complaints filed for the 2013 Chrysler 300, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
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
Owners have filed 28 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 12 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The failure pattern owners describe
Buyer takeaway: A significant fraction of 2013 Chrysler 300 owners report airbags that fail to deploy in crashes and persistent warning lights that dealers cannot resolve; Takata recall parts remain unavailable on some vehicles, leaving owners without completed safety repairs.
Owners of the 2013 Chrysler 300 describe airbags that don't deploy when they should. Seven complainants were in crashes at speeds between 20 and 55 mph where frontal, side, or curtain airbags never inflated despite the impact force being sufficient. Several occupants sustained injuries—shoulder, neck, back, and leg trauma—when the bags failed to cushion the blow. No pre-crash warning lights indicated a problem in most of these cases.
Separately, roughly a dozen owners report an airbag warning light that stays on or flickers while driving. Dealerships have told them there's no actual fault detected, no applicable recall, or the warranty won't cover a diagnosis. One owner had the light come back on immediately after completing an airbag recall repair.
On the parts side, multiple owners received Takata-related airbag recall notices (campaigns 16V668000, 19V018000, 19V019000) but dealers cannot obtain replacement parts. The manufacturer has not provided firm timelines for availability, leaving vehicles unrepaired and owners uncertain about safety.
One owner also reported clicking sounds under the dashboard after recall service, and another observed that an airbag warning light illuminated alongside ABS and traction control warnings simultaneously.
Same Chrysler 300 airbags reports on nearby years: 2010 · 2011 · 2012 · 2014 · 2016
Failure modes owners describe
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes
Multiple owners report that front, side, and curtain airbags did not deploy during vehicle collisions with sufficient impact force. Crashes occurred at speeds between 20–55 mph involving frontal, side, and multi-directional impacts. Owners sustained injuries in several cases. The failure to deploy happened across various vehicle ages and mileage levels.
When: During crashes at mileage ranging from 9,000 to 79,000 miles; incidents occurred without warning prior to impact
Symptoms owners cite: Airbags did not deploy during frontal collision; Side curtain airbags did not deploy during side impact; Front seat-mounted side airbags did not deploy; Multiple airbag systems failed simultaneously in single crash event
Repairs/costs cited: Most crashes were not diagnosed; vehicles destroyed or towed; cause of failure not determined by dealerships
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recalls or technical service bulletins cited for non-deployment failures; owners stated manufacturer was not notified
Airbag warning indicator illuminates with no confirmed fault
Owners report the airbag warning light staying on or illuminating intermittently while driving, often persisting after recall service or without any identifiable problem. Dealerships have stated there is no actual fault detected, no recall applies, or warranty does not cover diagnosis. The warning light creates uncertainty about airbag readiness.
When: Occurs at mileage between 30,000 and 155,409 miles; can happen during vehicle operation or after recall repairs
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light illuminated on instrument panel; Warning light comes on intermittently while driving; Warning light remains illuminated after recall service completion; Warning light illuminates upon starting vehicle
Repairs/costs cited: Dealerships informed owners warranty does not cover; one owner told airbag replacement needed but not completed; diagnostic testing recommended but often not performed
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealers state no recall applies or no failure found; one case involved recall 19V018000 (airbags) but warning persisted post-service; parts shortages mentioned
Delayed/unavailable recall parts
Owners received recall notifications (campaigns 16V668000, 19V018000, 19V019000 for airbags/Takata) but dealers could not complete repairs because replacement parts were unavailable for extended periods. Manufacturers and dealers could not confirm when parts would arrive, leaving vehicles in a recalled condition indefinitely.
When: Notices sent for multiple 2013 models; delays documented over months; no vehicle failures reported in these cases
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notification received; Dealer unable to source replacement parts; Manufacturer unable to provide parts availability timeline; Vehicle remained in recalled state
Repairs/costs cited: No repair completed; VIN tool confirmed parts not available at dealer locations
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA campaigns 16V668000, 19V018000, 19V019000 issued; parts distribution disconnect; manufacturer unable to confirm ETA
Airbag warning light and related warning lights illuminate together
In at least one case, the airbag warning light illuminated simultaneously with ABS and traction control warning lights, suggesting a possible electrical or sensor fault affecting multiple safety systems.
When: At approximately 70,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light illuminated; ABS warning light illuminated; Traction control warning light illuminated
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not diagnosed or repaired
Clicking noise under dash following recall service
One owner reported hearing a clicking noise under the dashboard that began after the vehicle was serviced for an airbag recall. The noise occurs intermittently during driving or idle for approximately one minute.
When: Following airbag recall service completion
Symptoms owners cite: Clicking noise originating from under dashboard; Noise occurs during vehicle operation and idle; Noise lasts approximately one minute before stopping; Noise intermittent
Repairs/costs cited: Noise began immediately after recall service; not otherwise characterized
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall service completed (campaign number not specified)
Synthesized from 28 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Airbag light is on will not go off
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to cerritos towne center (12731 towne center dr, cerritos, ca 90703, (562) 522-9230). The vehicle was not diagnosed and the contact was informed that there was no recall associated with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2013 Chrysler 300?
It's a meaningful issue. 28 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 21 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 30,000 and 109,000 miles, with the median around 47,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 30,000; a quarter make it past 109,000. 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?
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.
Related
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/2013/Chrysler/300.
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