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120 model-year entries · 2005–2021

Dodge airbags problems

4,213 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Dodge vehicles for airbags issues. 22 active recall campaigns. See airbags across all makes →

Complaints

4,213

Recalls

Year-models

120

Avg fix

$1,100

848crashes

20fires

904injuries

17fatalities

Editorial perspective by Tony Marino · Domestic and Mopar specialist

Look — Dodge's airbag story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 4,213 complaints across 120 year-model entries from 2005 to 2021. Not a small number. Complaints are spread across the lineup with no single year carrying the load. That tells you it's a platform pattern, not a fluke. 17 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Dodge 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 1,435 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 76,912 miles. Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup before you buy. Takata-era inflators are still being recalled. The dealer fixes them free.

Worst-affected Dodge model-years for airbags Top 25 by complaint volume

2006 Dodge Ram 1500

174 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 critical

2005 Dodge Ram 1500

173 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 critical

2007 Dodge Ram 1500

160 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2008 Dodge Ram 1500

152 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2005 Dodge Dakota

137 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe

2013 Dodge Avenger

129 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2005 Dodge Magnum

122 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2006 Dodge Dakota

116 complaints · ~$1,100 critical

2005 Dodge Durango

95 complaints · ~$1,100 critical

2006 Dodge Charger

92 complaints · ~$1,100 critical

2009 Dodge Journey

90 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe

2012 Dodge Avenger

87 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2012 Dodge Charger

81 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2007 Dodge Charger

75 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2008 Dodge Avenger

71 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 critical

2006 Dodge Durango

68 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe

2014 Dodge Avenger

67 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2010 Dodge Challenger

67 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe

2014 Dodge Durango

65 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2005 Dodge Ram 2500

63 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2006 Dodge Ram 2500

62 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2010 Dodge Charger

59 complaints · ~$1,100 critical

2015 Dodge Journey

57 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe

2008 Dodge Charger

57 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2008 Dodge Sprinter

57 complaints · ~$1,100 moderate

Active recalls — Dodge airbags 12 on file

critical NHTSA 15V313000 May 27, 2015 2011 Dodge Dakota

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.

critical NHTSA 16V947000 December 22, 2016 2009 Dodge Durango

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen vehicles manufactured January 17, 2007, to December 18, 2008, and 2010 RAM 3500 cab chassis manufactured September 25, 2009, to February 1, 2010

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S92. Note: This recall covers vehicles that were accidentally excluded from recall 15V-313.

critical NHTSA 24V198000 March 14, 2024 2021 Dodge Charger

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.

critical NHTSA 15V444000 July 10, 2015 2010 Dodge Challenger

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured September 19, 2007, to October 29, 2010

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.

critical NHTSA 14V770000 December 3, 2014 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles, Chrysler notified owners and the recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 16V-352. This recall superseded the passenger air bag portion of recall 14V-354.

severe NHTSA 16V047000 January 29, 2016 2009 Dodge Journey

FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008

If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.

severe NHTSA 19V246000 March 28, 2019 2019 Dodge Charger

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Charger vehicles

Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger sun visors, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V35.

severe NHTSA 15V467000 July 27, 2015 2014 Dodge Charger

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014

Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R35.

severe NHTSA 21V280000 April 22, 2021 2021 Dodge Durango

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles

A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.

severe NHTSA 16V750000 October 18, 2016 2016 Dodge Viper

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 MY Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured January 6, 2016, to January 8, 2016

If the air bag door detaches during deployment, there is an increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side upper panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S77.

severe NHTSA 06V353000 September 14, 2006 2006 Dodge Ram 1500

On certain pickup trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no

This can increase the risk of injury to a child seat occupant during certain crash conditions.

Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag cushion and reprogram the occupant restraint controller. The recall began on october 20, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

severe NHTSA 16V736000 October 13, 2016 2016 Dodge Viper

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to August 28, 2016

If the driver's air bag wires are pinched, the air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dodge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag and clockspring, free of charge. The recall is began on November 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number for this recall is S75.

Common questions

How many Dodge airbags complaints are on file with NHTSA?

4,213 complaints across 120 model-year entries from 2005 to 2021. 22 active recall campaigns cover airbags issues across the Dodge lineup.

Which Dodge model has the most airbags complaints?

The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 leads with 174 complaints in this category. Next: 2005 Ram 1500 (173) and 2007 Ram 1500 (160).

What does it cost to fix Dodge airbags problems?

Independent shops average $1,100 for airbags repairs across the Dodge lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.

Are there Dodge airbags recalls?

Yes — 12 active recall campaigns cover airbags on Dodge vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.

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 Dodge. 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.