2007 Chrysler 300 Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Side/window
  1

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  314%
• 50k–75k
  314%
• 75k–100k
  314%
• 100k–150k
  733%
• 150k+
  524%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chrysler 300 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

This vehicle was involved in a tragic car accident. The passengers both suffered deep laceration to the skull and other vital parts of the body. There was a recall notice that was sent to the owner 4 months after the fatal accident had occurred. Based on police inspection of the vehicle, they've determined there was mechanical failure to the vehicle which can be seen through a police bodycam at the police impound lot. The front passenger suffered a 6 inch deep cut to the skull according to the medical examiner's report. The child in the rear also suffered a deep laceration to the ankle and foot despite being restrained in a child seat. Driver suffered a graze cut to the side of his head and survived the tragic accident after recovering from a coma he stated that the brakes did not function properly when depressed moments prior to the accident. …

I have 130k mileage on my Chrysler 300 2007 model. For about 3months, I've been experiencing fuel leaks from the bottom rear corner of the driver side just directly beneath my fuel tank, which also makes both the exterior and interior of the car smell of gas. I took the car for maintenance and the fuel tank seals were replaced after my fuel pump was changed. There was no visible fuel spill after the rear seats were removed and inspected but there was constant droplets of fuel from beneath the rear left side of the car. I don't know what else to do and what can cause this?.. besides, whenever I put fuel in my tank, I can smell fuel coming from the AC vents. Also, my airbag warning light has been on for a long time on my dashboard. Help!!!

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owned a 2007 Chrysler 300. While stopped at a stop sign, a vehicle attempted to make a left turn and crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The crash pushed the contact's vehicle into a nearby lane and the front passenger tire slightly detached. The vehicle's front end was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to the head and chest areas, which required medical attention. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact recently verified that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 16V352000 (air bags); however, the vehicle was unable to receive the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 20007 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 40 MPH, another vehicle ran a red light and struck the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. None of the frontal air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The driver and passenger were transported via ambulance to the hospital due to neck and back injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 16V352000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl contact owned a 2007 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 40 MPH, a second vehicle crashed into the passenger side door of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle spun out and crashed into other vehicle. The passenger side and front end of the contact's vehicle sustained severe damage; however, the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained neck, back, and shoulder injuries and the front passenger sustained head, neck, back, and hip injuries. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an undisclosed location. A police report was filed. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owned a 2007 Chrysler 300. While parked, the vehicle began to roll away. The contact was able to gain access to the vehicle and the air bag inadvertently deployed and caught fire. The contact sustained burns to the face, hair, right arm, and a gash in the left leg. Medical attention was required. The contact stated that her clothing also caught fire. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V352000 (air bags) and 15V313000 (air bags). The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. ..updated 05/09/17

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Chrysler 300. While driving 50 MPH, the contact was involved in a front end collision; however, the air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed destroyed. The contact sustained neck and back injuries, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the air bags were previously repaired prior to the crash. The manufacturer and an unknown dealer were notified. The failure mileage was 100,020.

Takata recall. I just received a paper in the mail and I'm reading it and it says airbag recall for my vehicle. I looked up my vehicle and it says there was a recall for both driver and passenger airbags. I recently just crashed my vehicle and no airbag deployed and I tried to fight with my dealership about it and all they said was 'you signed a paper knowing they didn't deploy', what world would someone buy a vehicle knowing they don't deploy?

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. While driving 40 MPH, another vehicle ran a stop sign and crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The other vehicle continued down the side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed for inspection. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Chrysler 300. While the vehicle was parked, the contact heard the air bags deploy followed by an explosion. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

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