2008 Dodge Charger Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Frontal
  2

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

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  38%
• 25k–50k
  26%
• 50k–75k
  514%
• 75k–100k
  1131%
• 100k–150k
  1131%
• 150k+
  411%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Dodge Charger owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owned a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that while a female was driving the vehicle at an unknown speed with the contact's boyfriend and his older cousin as passengers in the vehicle, the driver crashed the vehicle into a wall. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed upon impact. The contact's boyfriend and his cousin were unconscious and were transported to two separate hospitals by ambulance. The contact's boyfriend sustained injuries to his neck, hip, and back. The contact was not aware of the injuries sustained by her boyfriend's cousin but stated that prior to the collision, his cousin had surgery regarding a pacemaker. The female driver did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 50 MPH, another vehicle swerved in front of the contact's vehicle and caused the contact's vehicle to crash into the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained an injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. An unknown dealer was contacted in los angeles, california and wanted the vehicle to be brought in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 109,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owned 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, another vehicle crossed in front causing the contact to crash into the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the contact sustained right ear, back and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags) however, stated that the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the contact crashed the vehicle into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a back injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a friend's residence. The vehicle was destroyed and not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000. ..updated 11/02/15 Chrysler did an investigation and claimed nothing was wrong with the vehicle. Updated 11/05/15.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While driving 25 MPH in inclement weather, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed away from the crash scene to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 85,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into a second vehicle. The driver side air bag partially deployed, causing a burn to the driver's left leg that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that a deer jumped into the road causing a crash. The contact did not disclose what was crashed into. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000. The VIN was unavailable.

I was planning to go to the dealership and have the two airbag recalls fixed. Before I had the chance to do that ,February 22 ,2020, my vehicle was involved in a minor accident that is still under dispute ,the driver side and passenger air bags both deployed and exploded open. The vehicle was hit on the left drivers side on the fender at less than 30 miles an hour the only airbags that deployed were the ones under active recall.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 Dodge Charger. While driving at 55 MPH over a pothole, the vehicle went airborne, crashed into a tree, and landed in a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 Dodge Charger. While driving at 55 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into a deer. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact stated that minor injuries were sustained, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Airbag complaints in other Charger years