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2012 Dodge Durango Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 28 airbag complaints for the 2012 Dodge Durango, 4% of that year's 640 total complaints, linked to 7 crashes and 12 injuries. Median mileage at failure is 73,284, and no related recalls are listed for this component.

Airbags complaints
28
4% of 640
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
12
Median mileage
73,284 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Frontal airbags failed to deploy during moderate-to-severe front-end crashes, including collisions with trees, deer, and other vehicles at speeds around 40-60 mph.
  • Side airbags deployed in a rollover or crash while the front airbags did not, leaving occupants with chest and internal injuries.
  • The airbag warning light illuminated intermittently along with other electrical failures such as headlights, taillights, and radio screens cutting out.
  • A driver-side airbag deployed on its own with no collision or warning while the vehicle was parked or idle.
  • Fires originating in the battery compartment were followed by unexpected airbag deployment after the vehicle was already shut off.

When 2012 Dodge Durango airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 28, 2014, latest Jul 3, 2024.

2012 Dodge Durango airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2014Jul 2015Mar 2017Jun 2018Oct 2019Apr 2021Feb 2024
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2014 to Jul 2024; peak Oct 2014 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 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 the 2012 Dodge Durango have?
NHTSA lists 28 airbag complaints for the 2012 Durango, making up 4% of the 640 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Durango airbags?
No related recalls are listed in this data for the airbag component on the 2012 Durango.
Did the airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?
NHTSA data tied this issue to 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 12 injuries among the reported airbag complaints.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2012 Durango is 73,284 miles.
What kind of airbag failures do owners describe?
Owners describe frontal airbags failing to deploy in crashes, side airbags deploying while front ones did not, intermittent warning lights, and one case of unexpected deployment with no collision.

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.