2012 Dodge Charger air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 111 complaints for the 2012 Dodge Charger, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 111 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 59 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 13 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 59 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 49% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 13 crashes, 13 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl * the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 70 MPH, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The other motorist lost control of the vehicle, struck the front end of the contact's vehicle, and became airborne until it crashed into an embankment. The seat belt failed to restrain the contact and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered injuries to the face, neck, and back. The rear seat belt also failed to restrain the passenger.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the battery and low battery voltage warning indicators illuminated once the vehicle had been started and put in motion. While driving, various warning indicators flashed, the radio shorted, and there was a loss of power and steering. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to a repair shop.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Charger
- Electrical system 365 complaints
- Engine 97 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 65 complaints
- Steering 53 complaints
- Lighting 52 complaints
- Brakes 47 complaints
- Stability control 35 complaints
- Cruise control 20 complaints