2018 Chrysler 300 Airbags Problems

The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the seat belt module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

NHTSA ID

11648952

Incident

Mar 18, 2025

Mileage

115,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11627909

Incident

Nov 29, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11606503

Incident

Aug 5, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11602903

Incident

Apr 5, 2024

I got my car in May of 2021, and when I was in a car accident in August of 2021, none of the airbags in my car deployed, When i was rear-ended, which caused me to rear end the person in front of me, on the highway in 2022, my airbags also did not deploy, then in April of 2023, the message "Service Air bag System".

NHTSA ID

11531415

Incident

Apr 1, 2023

Windshield seams unhinged, the interior panels buckled and unhinged obstructing airbags, and wiper dispenser malfunctions causing poor visibility while driving. I’ve experienced every disappointment and near dangers of uconnect to having the system replaced with the same brand to no avail. I have date stamped pictures depicting the unsafe issues. I even went back to the dealership of purchase to get answers. They confirmed having knowledge of all issues I mentioned but they have done nothing to repair, replace, or provide suggestions.

NHTSA ID

11527745

Incident

Mar 18, 2019

iNSIDE DOOR PANEL WARPING PEELING AWAY FROM WINDOW CAN interfere with the side airbag deployment. They can also prevent the door locks and anti-theft systems from activating, or mess with the heating and cooling systems.

NHTSA ID

11482421

Incident

Aug 31, 2022

My door panels are peeling away from the area where the trim and window meet on my driver side and passenger. This is also causing problems with my door locking and it may also affect airbag deployment. I feel that there needs to be a recall on these door panels, and they need to be installed properly.

NHTSA ID

11451340

Incident

Aug 1, 2021

UNKNOWN. My door panels on all doors, aside from the drivers door are all warping away from the windows. It has gotten so bad that my doors will not lock every time. I have done a lot of research and apparently this is a safety issue b/c airbags have deployed unexpectedly, or have not deployed during accidents causing harm. The fact that I am a single, female, traveling nurse and my doors will not lock at times is definitely NOT ok. I took it to a shop when I had to get a scrape fixed and asked about the door panels. They were the ones to tell me that this is such a huge problem with my make and model of car that they never are able to get parts in for months at a time, and even when they do it is the same parts that I have and people always come back with the same problem. The fact that Dodge/Chrysler knows that this is an ongoing issue for their cars since 2014 and they refuse to fix the issue prior to putting them on the market is outrageous. I paid almost $30,000 for this car with the expectations that it would be safe, look like it did when I first purchased it (as long as no accidents happened etc). I am going to do whatever I can to make sure that this gets the attention it deserves b/c big cooperations like this should not be able to screw over their customers. Especially when it puts our safety at risk.

NHTSA ID

11447649

Incident

Mar 1, 2021

SERVICE AIRBAG MESSAGE

NHTSA ID

11373157

Incident

Nov 2, 2020

TAKATA RECALL

NHTSA ID

11217204

Incident

Dec 1, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE IN FRONT CRASHED INTO A STATIONARY VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONTACT'S 'VEHICLE TO STOP ABRUPTLY AND WAS REAR ENDED BY THE VEHICLE BEHIND. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE THEN CRASHED INTO BOTH CRASHED VEHICLES IN FRONT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE CLEAR LAKE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (281-310-836, LOCATED AT 15711 GULF FWY, WEBSTER, TX 77598) AND WAS TOLD TO CALL THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT DO ANYTHING. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 19,000. *DT AUDIO ATTACHED. NO VIN AVAILABLE.*JB

NHTSA ID

11209555

Incident

May 16, 2019

Mileage

19,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AT 70 MPH SPEED AND IMPACT. CAR WAS IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY UNTIL IT RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO AN EMBANKMENT. *DT *JB

NHTSA ID

11152893

Incident

Nov 7, 2018

Mileage

19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS CUT OFF BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SWERVED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO TWO TREES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE STATE POLICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. *DT*JB

NHTSA ID

11152541

Incident

Nov 18, 2018

Mileage

4,000 mi