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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 20 |
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that there was air bag recall that the vehicle was not included in. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.
ODI 10966133
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Takata recall on saturday february 27 my car radio began to turn off and on the display screen it said battery saver mode. I assumed my battery needed to charge but later that night it started and within minutes it did it again but the auto shops were closed. I was unable to take it the next day and today monday february 29 as i drove to work my radio turned off again. After work i decided to drive to the auto zone…
ODI 10839080
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 manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not…
ODI 10967173
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring under the seat needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for the same diagnostic. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred.…
ODI 10885666
Air Bags
2012 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to dealership failure to render service for occupant restraint control module, side airbag inflatable curtain recall. *smd the consumer stated the dealer was giving her the run-a-around, by giving excuses, as to why the recall was not performed. *jb
ODI 10806947
Air Bags
On 3 september i took my dodge charger into butler chrysler jeep dodge, of beaufort. Sc 29902 [redacted]) for the recall notice i received for a recall, pertaining to the side air bags. I received the car back, and was told that the problem is fixed. On 20 september, as i was driving the air bag indicator light came on and is constantly on. I called butler chrysler, and explained the issue i was having and was told…
ODI 10767412
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 10 mph and making a left turn, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10767490
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving at 40 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated with a chime intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the wiring harness in the front driver seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 13v118000 (air bags), but the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10766540
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v467000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10763626
Air Bags
Was driving down road when car started making a chiming sound and the air bag indicator light came on. The light has went off a time or two but primarily stays on all the time.
ODI 10731648
Air Bags
Passenger side air bag warning indicator stays on.
ODI 10715376
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 dodge charger. While driving in inclement weather (extensive fog), the contact reached down to pick up an item, and the vehicle veered southbound into northbound traffic. A crash occurred. The driver's side air bag and front passenger air bag deployed with force. The contact received lacerations to the face and eyes, fractures to both wrists, and injuries to the back and spine. Medical…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11006211
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While traveling approximately 70 mph, the vehicle had a sudden loss of power and the engine stalled. The contact slid off the road and crashed into a tree. The driver's side air bag did deploy. The contact sustained a broken collar bone, whiplash, and a concussion that required medical attention. It was unknown if a police report was filed. The contact later received…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10694926
Air Bags
The airbag light goes on and off intermittently with or with out a passenger after taking this to the dealership the airbag wiring harness needs replaced. *tr
ODI 10680893
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver's seat wiring harness failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,900. Updated 03/31/15*lj
ODI 10679804
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the front passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician performed unknown repairs but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10713201
Air Bags
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.
ODI 10668881
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System · Power Train · Seat Belts · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 mph, all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and dimmed. In addition, the abs warning indicator illuminated, the steering wheel seized, the gear shifter failed to shift gears, and the vehicle stalled and lost power. The vehicle was towed to ed voyles chrysler dealer (located on 789 cobb parkway se, marietta ga, 30060, [redacted]),…
ODI 10992851
Air Bags
I had a light coming on that indicated that i have an air bag malfunction and to have serviced immediately. I looked up that some of the dodge and chrysler products have had a recall due to faulty wiring on a connector from the factory. They pulled up my vin and stated no recalls for my vech, per. The vin. However she did say it was showing the orc switch was bad. Then stated that i would have to pay because its out…
ODI 10650411
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
The air bag light keeps coming on, have taken it to two different dealerships. The first dealer was atlantic chrysler on 12/31/14, they said it was the bag in the seat. They reset the light and is was fine until approx. March, then came on a couple times. In approximately in april i took it to sport hyndani dodge, they said it was a dirty connection and charged me 90.00. That lasted approximately 1 month and it came…
ODI 10764240
Air Bags · Electrical System
I took my car in for routine engine oil replacement and tire rotation. After receiving it back i noticed a humming sound coming from the engine and the dash information center telling me that the car is now in battery saver mode.. Reading through the forums it seems this has been happening with people driving the same car as me and this has always led to engine failure and possible fire or accident. Prior to this…
ODI 10649077
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine · Seat Belts · Structure
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start at times and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, when the accelerator pedal was applied, the vehicle was slow to accelerate. The vehicle had to be towed more than once and was inspected as well as diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic also provided repairs as…
ODI 11045837
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
First of all the customer service at the local dealership! Sucks! When you called they (it's a call center), and they transfer where no one ever picks up. My problem occured on 8/6/2014. My car was driving in battery mode (which is not listed in the manual by the way). So, i called the dodge chyrsler customer service to find out what was going on [redacted]. Only thing they advise was take to the dealer for…
ODI 10621808
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the air bag sensor on the front drivers side illuminated. The contact was not included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 13v118000 (air bags). The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10661066
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl * the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 70 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The other motorist lost control of the vehicle, struck the front end of the contact's vehicle, and became airborne until it crashed into an embankment. The seat belt failed to restrain the contact and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered injuries to the face, neck, and…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10619014