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. The failure persisted for over one week. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
ODI 10594179
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. *TR
ODI 10626815
Air Bags
I have a 2012 dodge charger se. Date and place of manufacture was january 2012, canada. The vehicle was purchased used on may 15, 2013 from the colorado river car sales, located in bull head city, arizona. On 2/06/2014 the air bag warning light came on and has remained on. After learning that a recall had been made for defective air bag harness wiring, my husband contacted swantys chrysler / dodge dealership /…
ODI 10564125
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle constantly had an intermittent drastic reduction in speed in which the contact had to press the accelerator pedal and then pulled the vehicle over to shut off the vehicle to reset the computer each time the failure recurred. The contact also indicated that the air bag warning lamp was flashing. The contact stated that the failure was…
ODI 10704538
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passenger side air bag sensor would illuminate intermittently. The contact indicated that the failure would occur with or without a passenger in the front seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the air bag harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10683870
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the passenger's seat air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, the diagnosis was unknown and the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10651719
Air Bags · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Operating my vehicle with seatbelts employed, i was struck offset head-on from my left at the drivers front headlight from an oncoming vehicle who's driver failed to yield to oncoming traffic, making a left turn, crossing into my lane causing the collision and subsequent events. My speed was accelerating and was approximately 35 mph when hit by the other vehicle, reportedly accelerating to an estimated 15 mph.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10649541
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that he received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number 13v118000 (air bags) several months ago and was informed by the manufacturer that the part was not available and an expected date of availability could not be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available. Updated 9/23/13*cn
ODI 10524140
Air Bags
We have had our air bag light come on again and again; even though i have taken it in monthly for the same thing. The last time was last month for the recall; but now it's back on again. *tr
ODI 10515108
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the air bag indicator would illuminate intermittently. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 13v118000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000.
ODI 10617579
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 13v118000 (air bags) and contacted the dealer. The dealer advised that they only received two of the remedy parts per week and the contact would not be able to have the vehicle repaired promptly. The contact was concerned with not being able to…
ODI 10521971
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that while traveling between 50-60 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained a sprained neck and shoulder. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10532753
Air Bags
The airbag light censor continues to come on and off. Even though a recall has came out each time i contact the dealership to make an appointment to fix the problem they tell me that they do not have the parts and that dodge has not came up with a permanent fix for the issue. I think this is outrageous because if an accident occurs the airbags will not deploy which could cause major injury. Why send out a recall if…
ODI 10514676
Air Bags
While driving, airbag light came on. Has come on intermittently in the past. Online search indicates that it is likely wiring to a sensor under the passenger seat, seems to be a common problem. Wiggled wiring under seat and light turned off. Will have dealer look into problem at next scheduled service visit. Problem should be looked into for a recall; a search of the internet brings up many people with the same…
ODI 10490331
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated when vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. Months later, a deer crashed into the contact, destroying the front end of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the contact sustained injuries to the elbow. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10510401
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that while stopped, he was crashed into from the rear by another vehicle traveling 55 mph and was pushed into a preceding vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck, shoulder and head injuries. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was destroyed. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10477379
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Seats · Unknown Or Other
I have had numerous recalls on this car, especially one that is pending that does not seem to have a remedy yet, i also had a problem with the driver seat making cracks and squeaky noises as well as losing my settings so i often have to adjust the seat , i took the car in about 4-5 times for this repair and it was never done correctly.
ODI 10948731
Air Bags
My charger has 2,317 miles. During driving the air bag light turn on with a chime. The light continue on. I turn the car off and turned on again and the light continue. I stop using the car since i heard that the air bag when this occurred shut down and don't work and if i have any accident, i am not protected by the air bag. On june 5, 2012, i visited the dealer for repaired. After 3 days in the dealer, they called…
ODI 10461133
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that whenever starting the ignition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously until the engine was turned off. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 13v118000 (air bags) however, the dealer advised that they only received one part after each recall repair was completed. The manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact…
ODI 10524387