Owner-reported complaints naming the airbag system, filed with NHTSA
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Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2014 Dodge Charger submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 28 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
The 25 most recent of 28, in the owner's own words
Driver steering wheel air bag cartridge separated from steering wheel mount plate during a accident airbag cartridge deployed on impact and is Protruding 3-4inches from outside the steering wheel
My car was in an accident that ended up being a total loss. Major damage to both driver and passenger sides. No air bags deployed at all. Hit two trees doing 65 mph
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V018000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that the air bag housing had started to crack on the passenger’s side dashboard. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was scheduled an appointment; however, the contact was informed that the appointment needed to be rescheduled. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated however, there was an audible ding. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was awaiting a callback. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
Airbags didn't deploy after front end collision at 50mph into a large cow.
Head on collision with a pole, substantial front end damage totaling the vehicle, no airbag deployment.
Front door airbags. Door trim has separated from the frame. This may impact airbag functionality. I have noted many issues and complaints about this problem. It is common across the Dodge line, not just charger or challenger.
The contact owned a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, when the transmission detached from the vehicle which caused the axle to also detach. The contact stated she lost control of the vehicle and spun until crashing into the tunnel wall. The contact stated the front passenger-side air bag was deployed before the impact occurred. The contact did not sustain any injuries or seek medical attention. A police report filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled loss. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The contact called local dealers, Tacoma Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM (4101 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409:(253) 475-7300) and Larson Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (2001 N Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371: (253) 845-1725), made them aware of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V097000 (POWER TRAIN), however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The passenger door panel is coming loose. Since there are airbags in this area, they might be affected by this issue. I believe this problem should be fixed as soon as possible.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THE CONTACT CLOSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND WITHOUT WARNING A LOUD EXPLOSION OCCURRED INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG, FRONT AND REAR CURTAIN AIR BAGS AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAD DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO OFFICE, CONTACTED THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WHO ARRANGED FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED TO CROWN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM GREENSBORO (3710 W. WENDOVER AVE, GREENSBORO, NC 27407, (866) 642-2454) HOWEVER, THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS STILL PENDING. THE MANUFACTURER EMAILED THE CONTACT AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V467000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 190,000.
THE 2014 DODGE CHARGER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MPH NONE OF THE VEHICLES AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THIS VEHICLE WAS UP-TO-DATE ON ALL OF ITS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND ALL RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE WHERE TAKEN CARE OF. THIS INCIDENT OCCURED AT WILLIAMS STREET AND E. UNIVERSITY IN DES MOINES IOWA JUST BEFORE 10PM ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 01, 2020 THE DODGE CARGER WAS TRAVELING NORTH BOUND IN AN INTERSECTION WHEN THE OTHER VEHICLE (2014 CHEVY SILVERADO) BLEW THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND SMASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AT ABOUT 35 MPH.
WENT TO HAVE HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND IT PULLED UP MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T WORK
THE REAR FUSE BOX BURNT OUT IN THE TRUNK OF THE CAR; ALMOST CAUSING A CAR FIRE AND THE FUSE BOX IS NONE OPERATIONAL BUT LOCATED NEXT TO THE TRANSMISSION, CONTROL PANEL,SEATS AND AIRBAGS FUSES AND MANY OTHER OPERATIONAL SAFETY FEATURES OF THE CAR. THE CAR HAS HAD ALL RECALLS, SERVICES, MAINTAINED METICULOUSLY WITH ONE OWNER NO ACCIDENTS.
THE HARNESS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG BURNED UP AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CONTACT HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL ( PREGNANT ) UNKNOWN CAUSE ( VEHICLE NOT DIAGNOSED BY DEALER ) THE CONTACT STATED THAT WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, PUSHED HER IN TO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE ( 28 WEEKS IN TO THE PREGNANCY ) . TREATED AND RELEASED ( BACK AND NECK PAIN )VEHICLE NOT REPAIRED.POLICE REPORT UNAVAILABLE. MANUFACTURER NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 66,000.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V018000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED KERNERSVILLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (950 NC-66, KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284, (888) 656-5791) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A POLE, WENT INTO A DITCH, CRASHING INTO A CONCRETE SEWAGE STRUCTURE. DURING THE INCIDENT THE FRONT END AND SIDES OF THE VEHICLE WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED BUT NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD, LEFT ARM, RIGHT HIP, BACK AND LEFT LEG INJURIES DURING THE CRASH THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000. *DT *DT*JB 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
TAKATA RECALL. I HAD TO WAIT OVER TWO MONTHS TO GET AN APPOINTMENT TO GET MY AIRBAG RECALL FIXED. UPON GETTING TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME THEY DIDNT HAVE THE PARTS. WHY DIDNT THEY CALL ME? THEY HAVE NOT TOLD ME WHEN THEY WILL FIX THIS. I HAVE INSTRUCTED FAMILY IF I GET IN AN ACCIDENT AND DIE OR GET SERIOUSLY INJURED TO SUE. THIS IS CRAZY I HAVE TRIED THREE TIMES TO HAVE THIS FIXED AND THEY NEVER HAVE PARTS OR CALL ME AND CANCEL.
(PAB) I HAVE 2 RECALLS ON MY 2014 DODGE CHARGER THAT ARE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS. THE AIR MAY EJECT METAL FRAGMENTS INTO THE INTERIOR OF CAR WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH UPON COLLISION. I ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIME TODAY TO GET ASSISTANCE FROM CHRYSLER/DODGE WITH A LOANER/RENTAL CAR UNTIL MY VEHICLE COULD BE FIXED. THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO RESOLVE THE SAFETY ISSUE WILL NOT BE IN UNTIL AFTER FEB 26TH CAUSING ME NOT TO HAVE ADEQUATE SAFE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORK AND FOR MY FAMILY. I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA WITH 2 LANE HIGHWAYS AND TRAVEL 49.5 MILES ONE WAY TO WORK EACH DAY WITH DEER AND OTHER ANIMALS CONSTANTLY RUNNING INTO THE ROAD. I WAS TOLD BY CHRYSLER THAT I JUST NEED TO BE CAREFUL DRIVING BUT WAS ADVISED BY INSURANCE AGENT TO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL FIXED AS ACCIDENTS HAPPEN UNANNOUNCED AND DAILY. NOONE WITHIN THE CHRYSLER ORGANIZATION WAS WILLING TO ASSIST ME WITH A RENTAL OR LOANER VEHICLE. I WAS CALLED BY AN AGENT WHO SET AN APPOINTMENT FOR MONDAY, FEB 18TH @ 3:30 KNOWING THAT THE AIR BAG WAS NOT IN STOCK. I AM EXTREMELY UPSET AND EXHAUSTED WITH THE 4 + HOURS I SPENT ON THE PHONE TODAY TO NOT RECEIVE ANY RESOLUTION. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE FROM CHRYSLER AGAIN AND REALLY NEED A SAFE RIDE FOR MYSELF, WIFE, 5 AND 6 YEAR OLDS, AND 2 WEEK OLD SON TO TRAVEL UNTIL THIS ISSUE CAUSED BY CHRYSLER IS RESOLVED.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V018000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED DESERT SUN MOTORS AT (575) 446-3643 (LOCATED AT 2600 N WHITE SANDS BLVD, ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS CUT OFF BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CLIPPED THE REAR OF THE OTHER VEHICLE AND LOST CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, BUT CRASHED INTO TWO PARKED VEHICLES. THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. THE CONTACT WAS DAZED, BUT NEITHER HE NOR THE OTHER DRIVER WERE INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A REPRESENTATIVE WAS SENT TO RETRIEVE THE DATA FROM THE ELECTRONIC DATA RECORDER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO MALFUNCTION FOUND FOR THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. *DT UPDATED 10/2/18*JB *TT *TR *DT *TR
WAS TRAVELING DOWN ROADWAY AT APPROX. 45 MILES PER HOUR. REAR IMPACTED A SECOND VEHICLE AT APPROX. 20 MPH PUSHING IN RADIATOR AND ENGINE TO THE FIRE WALL AND EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES POLICE REPORT FILED
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT REACHED DOWN TO ADJUST A DEVICE IN THE AUX CONNECTION. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT VEERED FROM THE LEFT LANE AND CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE IN THE RIGHT LANE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEN TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW 2014 FIRST PROBLEM BURNING SMELL THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON HYDROLIC MODULE WENT OUT AN HAD TO BE CHANGED SOME HOW THE BRAKES SO CALLED NEEDED BLEEDED UPON LEAVING THE RALPH SELLERS DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT THE CAR BRAKES HAD TO BE PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR JUST TO STOP MAKING THE CAR NOT SAFE TO DRIVE IN ADDITION TO BRINGING IT BACK IT WAS PLACED UNDER FIRST RECALL P 90 MISSING DAYS OF WORK TO RESCHEDULE TO GET IT FIXED THE PARTS WAS NEVER THERE I TRIED LEAVING THE CAR TO GET FIXED WAS SENT TO ENTERPRISE RENTAL FOR A REPLACEMENT CAR THAT I NEVER GOT WENT BACK THE CAR WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE AIRBAG RECALL I COULDNT BE WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION I WENT TO PICK THE CAR UP AN IT DROVE WORTER THAN BEFORE I BROUGHT IT IN TO BE FIXED ON OR ABOUT 1-22-2015 I HAD A WRECK TOTALING THE CAR DUE TO THE BRACKES GOING OUT AN INJURIES DUE TO THE AIRBAG SYSTEM I WAS BROUGHT TO THE HOSPITAL AN HAD TO LEAVE CAUSE OF POOR SERVICES AT THE BATON ZROUGE GENERAL HOSPITAL I HAVE VIDEO AN PICTURES FROM THIS ACCIDENT THAT I WAS INVOLVED IN........ACCIDENT ACCURED ON INTERSTATE 10 HEADED WEST BRFORE THE COLLEGE DRIVE EXIT IN BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA..A THREE CAR WRECK WITH ONE CAR FLEEDING THE SCENE AFTER HITTING MY CAR FROM BEHIND.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 16V043000 (STRUCTURE), 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN), AND 15V467000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE LINE WAS NOT CONNECTED TO THE SERVICE CENTER AND THE CALL WAS DISCONNECTED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER (EARNHARDT JEEP, 1521 E DRIVERS WAY, GILBERT, AZ 85297, (888) 294-0643) DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
I AM VERY NEED TO THE CAR FREE REPORT I NEED TO THEIS PLEASE JKHJHK
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