Tl* the contact owned a 2013 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 55 MPH in the rain, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a concrete wall. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the right shoulder, neck, legs, knees, chest, and back. The front passenger sustained injuries to the back and neck, and facial lacerations. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000. *dt attached photos.
2013 Chrysler 300: airbags did not deploy in a crash
9 of the 306 complaints about the 2013 Chrysler 300 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 39,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 300. While driving at an unknown speed and making a left turn, another vehicle struck the front of the contact's vehicle. The contact was pushed into the passenger side of his vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting diagnostic testing. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the front passenger side wheel separated from the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a guardrail. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was damaged and the air bag sensor indicator illuminated; however, the air bags did not deploy. No injuries were reported and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to heritage chrysler (9428 reisterstown rd, owings mills, md). The cause of the failures was not determined. The vehicle was repaired. Also, while operating the vehicle, the gear shift lever would erroneously move from drive to neutral, as if it were accidentally bumped. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not notified of the power train failure. The failure mileage was 4,500.
Tl* the contact's father owns a 2013 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while her father was driving, he heard a loud noise but could not determine the location when suddenly the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact's father then depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact also stated that the steering wheel locked and the seat belts failed to retract. As a result, the contact's father could not gain control of the vehicle and crashed into three other parked vehicle's. No warning lights illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact's mother was on the passenger side and sustained injury to her legs and the chest. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the front end was damaged. The contact stated that she received a recall notification letter of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). A local dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. ...updated 08/07/17 *bf *cn
Moving straight on city street. Hit on drivers side with such force that my car was spun around. Side curtain front & rear air bags and front seat-mounted side airbags did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 300. While the vehicle was idling with the parking brake applied, the engine revved and the vehicle moved forward towards the garage door. The contact's wife attempted to stop the vehicle, but was cut off between the driver's door and the garage door. The vehicle dragged her along as it crashed into the garage. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's wife sustained multiple cuts and bruises that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The front end of the vehicle was destroyed. Meanwhile, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,232.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 chrysler 300. While driving 53 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning and resumed independently; however, the brakes failed to respond without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a cement barrier, rolled over, and landed in a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact and the front and rear seat passengers sustained facial lacerations and back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.
In an auto accident t-boned another vehicle. The other vehicle (ov) airbags deployed, the 2013 300 airbags did not. 300 was going northbound at 35mph, ov was making an illegal left turn at aprox 10mph. No airbags deployed at all in 300, officer on the scene was in shock that no airbags deployed in 300.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 300. While traveling approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a brick building. The front end of the vehicle suffered significant damage. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Recall number 19V018000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Recall number 18V021000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2013 Chrysler 300 no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2013 Chrysler 300?
9 of 306 owner complaints about the 2013 Chrysler 300 (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Chrysler 300?
There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2013 Chrysler 300
Stalling 29Check engine light 18Headlights 16ABS 14Airbag light 12Wipers 10Engine failure 9Fire or smoke 9Loss of power 8Sunroof shattered 8Won't start 7Adaptive cruise 6Ball joint 6Warning lights 6Brake failure 5Won't shift 5
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