2012 Dodge Challenger Airbag Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1037%
• 25k–50k
  726%
• 50k–75k
  519%
• 75k–100k
  311%
• 100k–150k
  27%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2012 Dodge Challenger owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact leased a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with melted wiring. Additionally, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was later towed to the residence. Additionally, the contact was aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V018000 (Air Bags) and 17V435000 (Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted for the recall repair, but no assistance was provided. The used car dealer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …

Air bag failure indicator is on after other clock spring related issue (radio volume increases when steering wheel turns) started. Air bags no longer appear to be in working order after apparent click spring failure. Part has not been replaced to confirm.

Involved in a head on collision,the others drive was on our side of the road and hit us head on , the air bags didn't deploy and sent me into the dash board along with the driver , I sustained severe whiplash and so did the driver we were transported to the hospital by ambulance and I am now j sergio g physical therapy due to the airbags not deploying, the car was involve in another accident weeks later where the car was hit twice intentionally and the air bags didn't deploy then either .

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the air bag sensor flashed and remained illuminated. The dealer stated that there was an internal failure with the passenger side air bag seat sensor. The dealer replaced the core and air bag and cleared the failure code. During the second repair, the dealer replaced a loose wire and the connector assembly; however, the failure recurred. The contact noticed a flashing warning sensor indicating that the air bag was deactivated. The dealer repaired the vehicle again. The contact was later notified of NHTSA campaign number: 13V118000 (air bags), but the dealer did not inspect or diagnose the vehicle to determine if the recall repair was required after the two previous repairs were performed. There was no indication if the dealer would replace the driver and passenger seat air bag wiring harnesses. …

I own a 2012 Dodge Challenger. I am the original owner. About 8 months after purchase my passenger side airbag light started turning on intermittently. Usually stopping for long periods of time. Eventually the frequency increased, until the light remained on permanently. I took my vehicle to the local Dodge dealership to address a different recall and have the airbags inspected. I ended up paying $220 for repairs to the passenger side airbag wiring. Not long after repairs the problem started again. It has now increased in frequency and stays on majority of the time. I was told by the technician who performed the repairs that this could prevent the airbag from deploying in an accident. I have found where this issued has been addressed and has a recall campaign number of n07. However, my VIN does not authorize these recall repairs. …

Hello, I purchased a 2012 Dodge Challenger sxt from clovis Chrysler Dodge August 2013. Since that time, I have had the alternator, which is on recall be replaced by clovis Dodge in February of 2015 as well as February of 2017. I attempted to trade-in my vehicle on 02/13/17, but the dealership made me aware that there was another recall for my vehicle for the front passenger airbag inflator, NHTSA recall #16v-352: Takata recall. The dealership advised me that they do not take recall vehicles as a trade in. My vehicle continues to have electrical problems and now I am in a position where I cannot trade in my vehicle . I am trying to get a new vehicle due to having a baby on the way and now this car puts me into a position to where I spend thousands of dollars to fix it when I need to get rid of it, or I just keep it and wait for it to continue to break down. I'm not sure what else to do.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the head lights cut off without any warnings. The contact stated that when the vehicle came to a complete stop, the head lights turned back on. The contact stated that while at a completed stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle experienced unexpected acceleration speeding up to 120 MPH. The contact stated that in order to stop, the brake pedal was depressed with extreme pressure, causing the rear passenger side tire to blow out. The contact believed that the vehicle was being hacked. In addition, the contact stated that the air bag and traction control warning indicators were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Recall n07: I took my vehicle to springfield Chrysler auto mart when the recall was first issued, I bought this car with the airbag light on the dealership (not the one listed above) sold it to me like that. The dealership replacing the wires (dealership above) cut and spliced into the old wires instead of replacing them. They had plugs on them and he cut them right off and wired the airbags up. It is a major safety hazard for these wires to not be cut that's why they have plugs on them. Im still having issues with this vehicle regarding this recall and the dealership can't seem to get it straight service advisor ([redacted]) advised me not to bring my car back because it's got several issues.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated, the emergency brake was defective, and the vehicle overheated due to an antifreeze leak in the radiator. The contact took the vehicle to premier Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat (13000 I-10 service rd, new orleans, la 70128) where the emergency brake was repaired and the air bag indicator was turned off. The contact attempted to have the leak repaired, but was informed that his warranty would not be honored. After the air bag indicator was turned off, it continuously illuminated again. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that he started the engine, immediately exited the vehicle, and closed the driver's door. While the door was closing, the side curtain air bags and driver's seat air bag erroneously deployed. There were no injuries. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired in 2013 for the same failure (NHTSA campaign number: 13V118000 (air bags)). The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 70,000.

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