Airbag complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 25% | 19,000 miles |
| 2019 | 13 | 5% | 73,000 miles |
| 2018 | 13 | 5% | 47,000 miles |
| 2017 | 21 | 5% | 56,000 miles |
| 2016 | 22 | 2% | 58,000 miles |
| 2015 | 24 | 9% | 82,000 miles |
| 2014 | 48 | 13% | 62,000 miles |
| 2013 | 35 | 7% | 71,000 miles |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% | 97,000 miles |
| 2011 | 19 | 4% | 75,000 miles |
| 2010 | 144 | 17% | 78,000 miles |
| 2009 | 137 | 25% | 85,000 miles |
| 2008 | 294 | 23% | 98,000 miles |
| 2007 | 16 | 9% | 72,000 miles |
| 2006 | 54 | 19% | 51,000 miles |
| 2005 | 103 | 10% | 53,000 miles |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% | 74,000 miles |
| 2003 | 24 | 11% | 90,000 miles |
| 2002 | 59 | 20% | 54,000 miles |
| 2001 | 48 | 16% | 75,000 miles |
| 2000 | 29 | 7% | 82,000 miles |
| 1999 | 83 | 19% | 79,000 miles |
| 1998 | 104 | 19% | 88,000 miles |
| 1997 | 107 | 18% | 91,000 miles |
| 1996 | 211 | 18% | 96,000 miles |
| 1995 | 7 | 6% | 120,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The transmission failed at just under 60k miles. Our air bag sensor light is now coming on and not sure why. I don't have the money to continue to repair this vehicle plus make payments. We also have had issues with the front bolts on the driver side continuing to loosen.
Tl* the contact rented a 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while another person was driving the vehicle at 45 MPH, he attempted to pass another vehicle but collided with another vehicle in front of him. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy upon impact. Both the driver and contact were transported to the hospital via an ambulance. The contact was treated for a broken nose and a major bruise to her left thigh. The driver was treated for three broken ribs on his right side, bruises to the left side of his head, and a broken left arm. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the whereabouts of the vehicle remained unknown. The rental company stated that a claim had been filed with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.
The contact owned a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, when a vehicle pulled out in front of her vehicle she swerved to the left to avoid the vehicle and crashed into a vehicle that was stopped for traffic on the road. The contact's vehicle front driver's bumper, grill, and headlight had crashed into the stopped vehicle's passenger side rear bumper and wheel well. The contact stated the police and EMS were on the scene. None of the air bags deployed. The contact stated that she complained about pain in both her collarbones and pain in both her knees. The contact was examined by the EMS, but declined to be transported to the ER. The contact had her vehicle towed back to her residence. The vehicle was inspected by her insurance provider and was declared a total loss. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the airbag warning light had remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the front driver side head rest sensor had failed and needed to replaced. The mechanic contacted the local dealer and informed that the part was on back order and not available. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 73,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving approximately 6 MPH and crossing a railroad track, the driver's side front and driver's side rear passenger's side air bags deployed. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the police were on scene and filed a police report. The contact stated that the air bags deployed with force and damaged the side sliding door. The contact stated that the sliding door could not be opened. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that his insurance provider was sending an appraiser to inspect the vehicle. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that after reversing out of a parking space and coasting to exit the parking lot, the driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed unintendedly and without impact. The air bags within both the driver's and passenger's side seats also deployed. The dealer was made aware of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure was 113,626.
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering, producing static electric shock, and the battery was overcharging. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V524000 (Electrical System). The local dealer was contacted and was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had an ongoing issue with the local dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 68,107.
Front driver head on collision passenger curtain airbags failed to deploy and passenger front air bag exploded also third row drivers side passenger seat belt failed. Passenger flew to passenger side of seat and head shattered window and sustained head injuries which could've possibly been prevented by curtain air bag deployment 55mph head on collision driverside focused due to veering vehicle hasn't been inspected by insurance company yet only personal mechanic.
Related recalls (10)
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021.
Air bags › Frontal
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge.
Air bags › Frontal
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Air bags
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Air bags
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
Show 5 more recalls
Air bags
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured June 11, 2013, through June 12, 2013. The occupant restraint control module (ORC) has incorrect software installed which may adversely affect air bag deployments in collisions.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N48.
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 Dodge caravan, grand caravan and Chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new…
Remedy: Chrysler will replace the front airbag sensors with a new design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety improvement campaign will begin during June 2010. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Air bags
On certain minivans, the driver's air bag May become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it…
Air bags › Frontal
On certain Mini vans, the clockspring assembly May have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage.
Air bags
Vehicle description: Mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently deploy.
Remedy: Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. Any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.
NHTSA investigations
Air bag clockspring
There is no summary currently available
Driver air bag clockspring failure
Complaints report air bag warning light illuminates, and this May be accompanied with a non-functioning horn and/or cruise control (if equipped).this is indicative of an open-circuit clockspring failure (results in non-functioning driver's air bag), similar to the failure condition that was the subject of daimlerchrysler's recall of model year 1996-1998.5 minivans (recall no.
Driver air bag clockspring failure
The driver air bag clockspring can develop an open-circuit condition resulting in nonfunctional driver-side frontal air bag, horn, cruise control (if equipped), and/or steering wheel radio control (if equipped).in its October 5, 2004 letter to NHTSA, daimlerchrysler stated that it will conduct a safety recall and replace the clockspring assembly on all my 1998.5-2000 daimlerchrysler minivans, built between March…
Front air bag crash sensor failure
Chrysler will replace the frame rail-mounted front air bag crash sensors in approximately 312,442 model year (my) 2005 and 2006 Chrysler minivans (recall 10v-008).these vehicles are equipped with front crash sensors with ultradur brand plastic housings and steel bushings and were built between January 19, 2005 and April 5, 2006.this action covers vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in 27 states…
Front air bag crash sensor failure
The model year (my) 2005 daimlerchrysler (dc) minivans have the new advanced frontal air bag systems with two front crash sensors mounted on the frame rails behind the front bumper and a main crash sensor inside the air bag control module mounted in the passenger compartment.according to dc, the front crash sensors are designed to optimize detection of frontal offset and angular crashes.the advanced air bag system…
Front air bag crash sensor failure
Daimlerchrysler (dcc) will replace the frame rail-mounted front air bag crash sensors in approximately 270,958 my 2005 daimlerchrysler minivans (NHTSA recall no. 07v-192).these vehicles are equipped with front crash sensors with brass bushings and were built between April 24, 2003 and February 2, 2005.this action covers vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in 27 states (alaska, connecticut, delaware,…
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Grand Caravan years have airbag problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2008 (294), 1996 (211), 2010 (144), 2009 (137) and 1997 (107) model years. Airbag complaints make up 23% of all complaints for the 2008.
Is there a recall for Dodge Grand Caravan airbag problems?
Yes — 10 recalls, including 20V-396 (inflator module, Jul 7, 2020); 17V-376 (frontal, Jun 13, 2017); 16V-047 (frontal, Jan 29, 2016). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Dodge Grand Caravan airbag problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 73,000 miles; 26% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the frontal (170 mentions), followed by the frontal › sensor/control module (87).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.