2010 Dodge Challenger Airbag Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  528%
• 25k–50k
  211%
• 50k–75k
  528%
• 75k–100k
  211%
• 100k–150k
  211%
• 150k+
  211%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Dodge Challenger owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the battery was replaced. The contact had received notification on NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 185,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

I need to address a serious issue regarding the car I purchased in 2020 from a private vendor. Upon taking the car to Crown Dodge Dealership in Ventura County for repair, I had to pay roughly $700 out of pocket for the service and rented a car from Hertz for the days I was without my car. However, upon receiving the car back, it still had unresolved issues with the electrical components and dashboard noise. It is unacceptable that the manager at the dealership did not prioritize my safety or the quality of the car I purchased. Since this car is my sole mode of transportation, I demand a prompt resolution to this matter. I expect immediate assistance in addressing these concerns. Thank you.

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Dodge Challenger. While driving approximately 40 MPH, another vehicle inadvertently turned in front of the contact's vehicle and caused a collision. The contact's air bags failed to deploy. The driver's side air bag was previously serviced per an unknown recall. On the day of the crash, the passenger side air bag was also serviced per an unknown recall. The contact and his passenger and the driver and passenger of the other vehicle sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was inspected by the insurance company and deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The NHTSA campaign numbers were unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000. …

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Dodge Challenger. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, the air bag independently deployed. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V444000 (air bags); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 11/04/15* lj the consumer stated it was rainy hard and his girlfriend advised him to stop. He stated if he stopped, he would get rear ended. The consumer stated the next thing he remembered was hanging upside down the vehicle with deployed air bags. Updated 04/05/16.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Challenger. While driving at approximately 20 MPH attempting to engage the brakes, the vehicle made a grinding sound and failed to stop. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle and the air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a body shop, where it was determined that there was no brake fluid in the reservoir causing the brakes to seize. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V444000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

I was going down I-81 north at 11:30 pm temp was 43 and dry I had the cruise set at 70 MPH and the car was shaking real bad it started jumping and then the car revved to 5000 RPM and stopped pulling I put the car in neutral and coasted to try to get off the highway was able to get to the gardrail at the 124.7 mm and sit there the car would not sit in park it would roll backwards so I applied the parking brake until wrecker arrived ,I have gotten my car assessed at berglund Dodge in roanoke va the problem was the pinion nut has backed off and because of the rate of speed the pinion yoke has been destroyed .it is going to be a 650.00 repair I called Dodge and the warranty ran out on my car on June 22,2015 this car only has 31,152 miles on it and thought they May fix the problem because there has been several recalls about the pinion nuts backing off the car hasn't been driven because of …

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Challenger. The contact experienced difficulty with shifting to and from second gear, and the vehicle overheated and stalled several times without warning. An independent mechanic replaced the transmission seals, but was unable to determine a remedy to provide a permanent solution. The failure continued to progress and the vehicle was towed to martin Dodge Jeep Chrysler Ram (2209 scottsville rd, bowling green, ky 42104-4105, [phone]) to be diagnosed. The contact mentioned that the dealer replaced the computer once, but the computer failed again and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that further diagnostic testing was required and the part May no longer be available to replace the computer again. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

On December 11, 2019, my son was about to leave for work when the horn starting blowing in the car and wouldn't stop. The car was stationary. After about 4 minutes it stopped. I took the car to supreme Chevrolet in plaquemine where I purchase the car from. The car was checked out and told that I was going to need another horn, they had ordered one and it should be in in about 3 days. When I went to the service area to pick up the car, the guy told me that the horn and airbag had been taken out and they had put something around the stirring wheel to hold it down until the horn can be replaced. I have checked back multiple times and they are still saying they cannot locate the horn for my car. It's very dangerous to drive a car without a horn and an airbag. Today is October 23, 2020 and I have yet to get a horn and airbag for the car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Challenger. The contact's father was driving 20 MPH when a vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle, causing the contact to crash into a truck. The air bags did not deploy. There were three injuries reported and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 17,000. Updated 02/03/12 updated 02/10/12 the consumer stated he was forced to stop and when he did another truck rear ended him and he in turn hit the vehicle in front of him. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belts failed to restrain him and his daughter.

Tl - the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, there was black ice which caused the vehicle to travel off the road and roll down a hill. The contact stated the vehicle landed in field and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was declared that the vehicle was a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available. Dr

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