Look — Chrysler's airbag story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 2,058 complaints across 57 year-model entries from 2005 to 2024. Not a small number. 2005 Chrysler 300 leads the list, but the same issue shows up across multiple years on the same platform. 6 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Chrysler vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Average shop fix runs about $1,100 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 734 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 66,119 miles. Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup before you buy. Takata-era inflators are still being recalled. The dealer fixes them free.
ProblemsByVin CHRYSLER / AIRBAGS
57 model-year entries · 2005–2024
Chrysler airbags problems
2,058 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Chrysler vehicles for airbags issues. 3 active recall campaigns. See airbags across all makes →
Complaints
2,058
Recalls
3
Year-models
57
Avg fix
$1,100
349crashes
13fires
376injuries
6fatalities
Worst-affected Chrysler model-years for airbags Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2005 Chrysler 300
272 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2015 Chrysler 200
193 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe
2013 Chrysler 200
157 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2007 Chrysler 300
138 complaints · ~$1,100 critical
2012 Chrysler 200
116 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2008 Chrysler 300
88 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2016 Chrysler 200
66 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2014 Chrysler 200
61 complaints · ~$1,100 critical
2014 Chrysler Town and Country
60 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2012 Chrysler 300
55 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2010 Chrysler 300
55 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2007 Chrysler Aspen
51 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2007 Chrysler Sebring
50 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2013 Chrysler Town and Country
41 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2008 Chrysler Aspen
39 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2015 Chrysler Town and Country
38 complaints · ~$1,100 critical
2011 Chrysler 200
36 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2009 Chrysler 300
36 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2010 Chrysler Sebring
29 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2013 Chrysler 300
28 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
28 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2007 Chrysler Crossfire
26 complaints · ~$1,100 moderate
2023 Chrysler Pacifica
25 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 moderate
2011 Chrysler 300
25 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser
25 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
Active recalls — Chrysler airbags 9 on file
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles
Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06D, 10D, and 11D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 2, 2026. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall numbers 25V302 and 25V573. Vehicles previously repaired under a prior recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to August 3, 2015
If both pieces were not replaced together, the occupant detection and classification system may not be properly calibrated and the passenger air bag may improperly deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a new OCM-SCF seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S09.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Pacifica and 2020-2021, 2023 Voyager vehicles
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is A8B.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 Dodge caravan, grand caravan and Chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, alaska and the district of columbia
If the front crash sensors become inoperative, the driver is immediately alerted by illumination of the airbag warning light and the vehicle should be promptly serviced. Until the vehicle is repaired, the airbags may not provide the enhanced protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will replace the front airbag sensors with a new design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety improvement campaign will begin during june 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles
An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06C, 54C, 55C. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 26V189. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles
An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 82C, 86C, 87C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 26V189. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler grand voyager, town and country and Dodge grand caravan vehicles manufactured from june 24, 2007, through july 30, 2008
An inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag and/or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the affected air bag module free of charge. The safety recall began on october 14, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Certain minivans are being recalled that were originally sold in or currently registered in the 27 states plus the district of columbia that use greater amounts of salt for winter road deicing
In one of these crashes, with one or both of the vehicle's uf sensors inoperative, the occupants will not benefit from the enhanced air bag protection that these sensors would provide.
Fix: For vehicles registered in the recall states, dealers will replace the original uf air bag sensors with ones with greater corrosion resistance. Vehicles registered in other states will obtain a lifetime free replacement of any uf sensor that fails. The campaign began on july 2, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Common questions
How many Chrysler airbags complaints are on file with NHTSA?
2,058 complaints across 57 model-year entries from 2005 to 2024. 3 active recall campaigns cover airbags issues across the Chrysler lineup.
Which Chrysler model has the most airbags complaints?
The 2005 Chrysler 300 leads with 272 complaints in this category. Next: 2015 200 (193) and 2013 200 (157).
What does it cost to fix Chrysler airbags problems?
Independent shops average $1,100 for airbags repairs across the Chrysler lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Chrysler airbags recalls?
Yes — 9 active recall campaigns cover airbags on Chrysler vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Tony Marino, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Chrysler.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.