28 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2014 Dodge Charger cite air bags, 8% of all 343 complaints for this model year. NHTSA also lists 2 recalls on this component.
“Driver steering wheel air bag cartridge separated from steering wheel mount plate during a accident airbag cartridge deployed on impact and is Protruding 3-4inches from outside the steering wheel”
“My car was in an accident that ended up being a total loss. Major damage to both driver and passenger sides. No air bags deployed at all. Hit two trees doing 65 mph”
“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V018000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that the air bag housing had started to crack on the passenger’s side dashboard. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was scheduled an appointment; however, the contact was informed that the appointment needed to be rescheduled. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated however, there was an audible ding. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was awaiting a callback. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.”
“Front door airbags. Door trim has separated from the frame. This may impact airbag functionality. I have noted many issues and complaints about this problem. It is common across the Dodge line, not just charger or challenger.”
“The contact owned a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, when the transmission detached from the vehicle which caused the axle to also detach. The contact stated she lost control of the vehicle and spun until crashing into the tunnel wall. The contact stated the front passenger-side air bag was deployed before the impact occurred. The contact did not sustain any injuries or seek medical attention. A police report filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled loss. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The contact called local dealers, Tacoma Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM (4101 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409:(253) 475-7300) and Larson Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (2001 N Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371: (253) 845-1725), made them aware of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V097000 (POWER TRAIN), however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
“The passenger door panel is coming loose. Since there are airbags in this area, they might be affected by this issue. I believe this problem should be fixed as soon as possible.”
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.