2013 Dodge Challenger Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2013 Dodge Challenger, 11% of all complaints that year, including 5 crashes and 4 injuries at a median 60,000 miles. Two related recalls, both do-not-drive, cover airbag failures.
- Airbags complaints
- 19
- 11% of 179
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 60,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Frontal driver and passenger airbags failed to deploy during moderate-speed crashes, including impacts with another vehicle, a parked car, or a tree.
- Driver side airbag warning light illuminated intermittently, sometimes recurring for weeks without a fix, leaving the airbag system status unclear.
- Vehicles lost power or shut down while driving, with dashboard lights flashing and the car becoming disabled on the highway.
- Owners reported delays getting recall parts, with dealers unable to complete the airbag repair for months after the recall was issued.
- One owner reported an airbag indicator light malfunction tied to a faulty switch, rendering the airbag system inoperative.
When 2013 Dodge Challenger airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 12, 2014, latest Dec 13, 2021.
Airbags recalls for the 2013 Dodge Challenger
- 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 Challenger 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 Dodge Challenger?
- NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2013 Challenger, which is 11% of all 179 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2013 Dodge Challenger?
- Yes, two recalls cover airbag issues: campaign 19V018000 reported in 2019 and campaign 18V021000 reported in 2018. Both are marked do-not-drive until the repair is complete.
- Did the airbag problems cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 5 crashes and 4 injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2013 Challenger.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2013 Challenger is 60,000 miles.
- How does the 2013 Challenger compare to other years for airbag complaints?
- The 2013 model's 19 complaints and 11% share are lower than the 2010 model year, which had 75 complaints at 25% share, but higher than later years like 2015 with 10 complaints at 8%.