2012 Dodge Dart Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 68 airbag complaints for the 2012 Dodge Dart, 6% of that year's 1,081 total complaints, tied to 25 crashes, 1 fire, and 21 injuries at a median failure mileage of 50,265. A related recall (13V555000) covers front seat airbag issues on certain trims.
- Airbags complaints
- 68
- 6% of 1,081
- Crashes reported
- 25
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 21
- Median mileage
- 50,265 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy in moderate-speed frontal or side-impact crashes, including collisions with poles, other vehicles, or roadside objects.
- Several complaints describe non-deployment during hydroplaning or loss-of-control events, resulting in head, neck, back, or facial injuries requiring medical attention.
- Some drivers report only partial airbag deployment, such as the driver-side airbag failing to activate while others deployed.
- Multiple owners connect their non-deployment incidents to the existing airbag recall (13V555000) but say their vehicle was not included on the recall list.
- A few complaints describe airbag non-deployment occurring alongside unrelated mechanical failures, such as sudden stalling or brake pedal unresponsiveness, just before the crash.
When 2012 Dodge Dart airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 24, 2013, latest Apr 10, 2024.
Airbags recalls for the 2012 Dodge Dart
- NHTSA 13V555000Nov 6, 2013Airbags374 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured May 10, 2013, through August 24, 2013 and equipped with the Mopar 13 trim package. In the affected vehicles, the front seat mounted side airbags (SAB) may not have been properly installed into the seat.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating SAB deployment, the SABs may fail to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SAB installation and re-install them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N61.
Airbags complaints by Dart 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 the 2012 Dodge Dart have?
- NHTSA lists 68 airbag complaints for the 2012 Dodge Dart, which is 6% of the 1,081 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2012 Dodge Dart?
- NHTSA shows recall 13V555000 for airbags, though it applies to certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles with the Mopar 13 trim package rather than 2012 models directly.
- What do owners report about airbag failures on this car?
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy during crashes at moderate speeds, with a median failure mileage of 50,265, along with cases involving crashes, one fire, and 21 injuries.
- How does the 2012 Dart compare to other years for airbag complaints?
- The 2012 Dart has 68 airbag complaints (6% share), higher than 2013 (19 complaints, 7% share), 2014 (6 complaints, 2% share), 2015 (24 complaints, 5% share), and 2016 (8 complaints, 3% share).