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2011 Dodge Durango Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 21 airbag complaints for the 2011 Dodge Durango, about 3% of its 799 total complaints that year. Owners report non-deployment in crashes, airbag warning lights tied to wiring harness faults, and one fire; median mileage at failure was 53,550. No related recalls are listed.

Airbags complaints
21
3% of 799
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
53,550 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Airbags failed to deploy during actual crashes, including low and moderate speed impacts.
  • Airbag warning light illuminates intermittently while driving, often traced by dealers to a wiring harness or connector issue under the seat or in the A-pillar.
  • Some owners report the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module itself failing internally, requiring replacement that did not always fix the warning light.
  • Airbag light problems sometimes accompany other electrical symptoms such as a malfunctioning backup camera or intermittent stalling.
  • One owner reported a vehicle fire alongside airbag warning light activity.
  • Dealers in several cases found no fault code despite recurring warning light complaints, leaving owners uncertain whether the airbags would deploy in a crash.

When 2011 Dodge Durango airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 13, 2011, latest Sep 28, 2022.

2011 Dodge Durango airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2011Jul 2013Mar 2015Dec 2016May 2018Nov 2021
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2011 to Sep 2022; peak Sep 2014 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2011 Dodge Durango

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Durango model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201121 (3%)
  2. 201228 (4%)
  3. 201342 (7%)
  4. 201472 (9%)
  5. 201542 (8%)
  6. 20166 (4%)
  7. 20177 (3%)
  8. 201810 (4%)
  9. 20196 (4%)
  10. 20203 (5%)
  11. 202111 (5%)
  12. 20220 (0%)
  13. 20233 (10%)
  14. 20240 (0%)
  15. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA lists 21 airbag complaints for the 2011 Durango, which is about 3% of the 799 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Durango airbags?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this airbag issue on the 2011 Durango.
What airbag problems do 2011 Durango owners report?
Owners report airbags failing to deploy in crashes and airbag warning lights turning on intermittently, often linked to wiring harness or ORC module faults. Median mileage at failure was 53,550.
Were there any injuries or crashes linked to airbag complaints?
NHTSA data associated with the 2011 Durango's airbag complaints includes 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.