2013 Chrysler 300 Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 32 airbag complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 300, about 10% of all complaints for the year, involving 11 crashes and 11 injuries. Two related recalls (19V018000 and 18V021000) cover airbag issues on this model, and median mileage at failure was 46,000.
- Airbags complaints
- 32
- 10% of 306
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 11
- Median mileage
- 46,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report frontal and side airbags failing to deploy during moderate-speed crashes, including collisions around 20 to 55 mph.
- Several drivers describe crashing into fixed objects such as walls, guardrails, or barriers with no airbag deployment at any point of impact.
- Some complaints describe side-curtain and seat-mounted side airbags not deploying even during direct side-impact collisions.
- One owner reported a passenger-side airbag warning light illuminating repeatedly, tied to an electrical system recall campaign with no available repair part at the time.
- A wheel separation event at highway speed was reported alongside failure of the airbags to deploy during the resulting crash.
When 2013 Chrysler 300 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 31, 2013, latest Mar 8, 2023.
Airbags recalls for the 2013 Chrysler 300
- NHTSA 19V018000Jan 15, 2019Airbags1,413,222 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
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.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
- NHTSA 18V021000Jan 9, 2018Airbags328,177 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Airbags complaints by 300 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Chrysler 300?
- NHTSA lists 32 airbag complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 300, which is about 10% of all 306 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for airbags on the 2013 Chrysler 300?
- Yes, two recalls apply: campaign 19V018000 and campaign 18V021000, both involving airbags and both marked do-not-drive until repaired.
- Did the 2013 Chrysler 300 airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 11 crashes and 11 injuries linked to the airbag complaints for this model year, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2013 Chrysler 300?
- The median mileage at failure across these complaints was 46,000 miles.
- Is the 2013 Chrysler 300 worse than other years for airbag complaints?
- The 2013 model's 32 airbag complaints and 10% share are lower than 2010 (57 complaints, 46% share) and 2012 (83 complaints, 19% share), but higher in count than several later years like 2017 and 2020.