2013 Dodge Challenger air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 19 complaints for the 2013 Dodge Challenger, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 8% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge challenger. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH, shifted into sport mode and engaged the power shifter switch when the vehicle suddenly accelerated to approximately 40 MPH. The contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy at the point of impact. The driver and passenger's side air bags erroneously deployed approximately two minutes after the impact.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge challenger. While driving 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle shook. The contact attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle would not stop and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Dodge Challenger
- Electrical system 104 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints