1. Dodge Charger
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  3. 2012
  4. Air Bags

2012 Dodge Charger Air Bags Problems

94
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 94 stored complaint records:

  • 12 indicate a crash
  • 11 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • takata recall · 25 records
  • failure mileage · 18 records
  • warning light · 15 records
  • warning indicator · 11 records
  • light illuminated · 10 records
  • notified failure · 10 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi20
60–100k mi18
1–30k mi8
100–150k mi5

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 25, 2019 · 110,000 miles

    Air Bags · Unknown Or Other

    AIR BAG ALERT, CAR IS VIBRATING AFTER 70 MPH.

    ODI 11282674

  • September 30, 2019 · 127,000 miles

    Air Bags · Engine · Power Train

    Had the air bag recall fixed but yet the air bag light still comes on all the time and and out of no where my car fills like the transmission is bout to go out it jerks when you press on the gas country roads and when stop it idles like it's trying to stall out

    ODI 11265280

  • September 11, 2019 · 98,199 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and he was concerned for the safety of his family and himself. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) and took the vehicle to fremont chrysler dodge jeep ram ([redacted], ca 94560, [redacted]) to be repaired. After the repair was completed, the air bag…

    ODI 11255106

  • February 4, 2019

    Air Bags

    Had a previous recall on an issue with drivers air bag that was corrected but the airbag light continues to come on and ring i believe this model is also part of the current airbag recall but my vin says no recalls at this time i believe that to be incorrect

    ODI 11176118

  • July 11, 2018 · 39,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owned a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 20 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the vehicle became stuck in the drive position. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, upper and lower back, and lost a tooth. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to a…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11113965

  • February 1, 2018

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact began experiencing failures with the vehicle after it received an unknown recall repair regarding the air bags from gary mathews motors (1100 new ashland city road, clarksville, tn 37040). Shortly after the dealer provided the repair, the cruise control and radio intermittently activated and were not working properly. In addition, the service engine indicator…

    ODI 11093214

  • January 3, 2018 · 127,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    I was in a car accident 30 miles an hour hitting the front left of my vehicle. I hit a concrete barrier, and no airbag deployed resulting in my head slamming into the window and the steering wheel. As well as the battery no longer working and the temperature sensor several fuses were blown. It was 10 below and had light blowing snow and new tires. The resulting damage is in the range of 5000 to $6,000. I also missed…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11060990

  • October 23, 2017

    Air Bags

    Light on dash has come on took it to the dealership they ran a check and told me that my airbag was bad

    ODI 11043487

  • September 7, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall, i recently had my passenger airbags recalled and fixed the air bag light is still coming on randomly. I believe it is the driver airbags or other airbags. The light comes on then shuts off continuously while i'm driving.

    ODI 11039157

  • August 10, 2017

    Air Bags · Body · Power Train · Seat Belts · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 35 mph, there was a sudden loss of power and the vehicle veered to the right. The vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed. The brake pedal was applied with force, but the brakes failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed on the side of the road. The driver sustained injuries to the head, back, arm, chest, and was…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11089736

  • June 21, 2017

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes

    My vehicle has 3 different recalls. These safety hazards are dangerous for my children and i. When i park my car still rolls. I live in texas so the chances of my airbags exploding due to heat and humidity are very high. There is also a recall on the car jack which is dangerous as well. Your attention to these matters are greatly.appreciated.

    ODI 11000850

  • June 1, 2017

    Air Bags

    The connector under the drivers seat causes the light to illuminate on the dash sometimes wiggle the harness helps but comes on again and again

    ODI 10993007

  • May 5, 2017 · 60,306 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train

    I was driving on the highway when the car sound like i had a flat tire . Got out there was no flat tires. Kept driving and the car shut off at the light . Started again and died on the street with no warning . Got the car towed to dodge of pembroke pines florida . They don't know what's wrong . First they said the pcm got messed i by the altanator then got a call saying that's not the problem . Never heard back from…

    ODI 10984299

  • April 1, 2017

    Air Bags

    2012 dodge challenger. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag inflator recall. *ld the consumer stated the recall parts were not available. *js

    ODI 10981849

  • March 20, 2017 · 48,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Takata recall i received a recall notice on this and have been to the dealer more than once and still am unable to get this resolved. This is a safety hazard and i don't know what i have to do to get this fixed. I don't want to end up in an accident due to it going off at a bad time.

    ODI 10967212

  • March 8, 2017 · 18,200 miles

    Air Bags

    Air bag warning light went on. Took it to dodge dealer and they said i have to replace side air bag. My car only has 18,400 miles on it. Of course it is not covered under warranty. Is this normal????

    ODI 10959881

  • February 27, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall - this repair is not being done in a timely manner. They have known for a long time that this is a problem and have offered no solution. We need a solution now! My son drives this car to and from school and it is terrifying. Manufacturer recall numbers43 nhtsa recall number16v-352 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available

    ODI 10957354

  • February 24, 2017 · 99,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact was informed by the dealer that there was a possibility that a soda can touched on the sensor, which caused the warning indicator to…

    ODI 10958252

  • February 21, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacture 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. Updated 05/10/17*lj *cn

    ODI 10956293

  • February 10, 2017 · 79,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the battery and low battery voltage warning indicators illuminated once the vehicle had been started and put in motion. While driving, various warning indicators flashed, the radio shorted, and there was a loss of power and steering. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to a repair shop. A mechanic noticed that the vehicle…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10959742

  • February 3, 2017

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    I have recalls for airbag inflator and also alternator. I have been to the dealership many times in kuwait and yet they are telling me there is no parts. I do not wish to be a victim of neglection by dodge. Please help us here in kuwait. Accelerating causes burn smell from alternator and the garages (outside dealshership) have told me there is a recalls in regards with faulty alternators. Please help.

    ODI 11066131

  • January 31, 2017

    Air Bags

    Recall number: 16v-352 issued on may 26, 2016. Recall status: recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available today is 1/31/2017. Please make the manufacturer notified about the urgency.

    ODI 10948603

  • January 1, 2017

    Air Bags

    This recall can cause death. No remedy has been offered even though i have been asking for several months. This car is driven at least an hour each day and if an accident occurs. The air bag can kill! Not sitting around waiting for this to happen.

    ODI 10946671

  • December 30, 2016

    Air Bags

    The air bags safety light on the passanger side stays on.i've had this problem checked by an orielly auto part store technician,it is defected.

    ODI 10944994

  • December 1, 2016 · 89,125 miles

    Air Bags

    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.

    ODI 10936837