The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving on a four-lane roadway, at approximately 45 mph, another driver attempted to make a left turn with an obstructed view, ran a red light and collided with the front driver side area of the contact's vehicle near the wheel well. Following the impact, the other vehicle spun and struck an additional vehicle. No further property damage was reported. After the collision, the contact's vehicle veered to the right and came to a stop in a vacant lot away from oncoming traffic. The airbags did not deploy, and no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was subsequently towed to a tow yard and later declared a total loss by the insurance company. The contact sustained injuries to the forehead after striking the windshield due to forward movement during the collision and was then thrown backward into the rear seat. Medical treatment was received following the incident. The dealer was not notified of the issue. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
2016 Chrysler 300 airbags problems
15 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 40,175. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- typical mileage
- 40,175
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chrysler 300 airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2016 Chrysler 300 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Door panels are separating from all interior doors. Separating has caused issues with doors locking and airbag deployment. This is an issue the manufacturer has been aware of for years yet still manufactures cars with this issue. Chrysler and Dodge vehicles. Issue is so common that replacement parts, which are not covered by manufacturer's warranty and can cost anywhere from $1000+ per door, are backordered.
The door molding on the passenger side is now over 1 inch pulled away from the window because of heat. The door molding may cause issues when/if the airbags are deployed. Now two other doors are having the same issue but not as large of a gap between the window and molding.
Door panels are separating from interior passenger door. Separating has caused issues with doors locking and airbag deployment. This is an issue the manuafaturer has been aware of for years yet still manufatures cars with this issue. Chrysler and Dodge vehicles. Issue is so common that replacement parts, which are not covered by manufacturers warranty and can cost anywhere from $1000+ per door, are backordered. http://www.chryslerproblems.com/300-warped-door-panels/ https://www.300cforums.com/threads/2016-chrysler-300-door-panels.277838/ https://www.carcomplaints.com/Chrysler/300/2016/accessories-interior/ https://www.motorbiscuit.com/a-lawsuit-accuses-dodge-of-failing-to-repair-defective-charger-models/ https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2021/chrysler-warped-door-panel-lawsuit-party-dismissed.shtml https://www.chargerforums.com/threads/interior-door-panels-peeling-lifting-on-newer-dodge-chargers-update-class-action-lawsuit-active.387463/page-7 https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2020/chrysler-300-dodge-charger-door-panels-coming-off.shtml
Both front door panels severely warped to the point of Cracking and causing the door locks to bind and to also cause the possibility that side air bags may not deploy as designed or deploy prematurely. Warranty and Extended Warranty refused repair claims citing manufacturer defects. Repair estimate over $2000.
Unknown, plastic around window frame is popping off. I believe it to be due to heat however was advised it may cause side air bag deployment issues. After googling I found this to be a known issue
Door panel warped, causing issue with side air bag deployment. Chrysler has known of this issue and refuses to issue recall
My door panels are peeling away from the area where the trim and window meet on my driver side and passenger. Upon research, I've discovered this is an issue going back ever since 2014 with Chrysler and Dodge vehicles Upon further research, this issue can lead to issues with side air bags not being able to possibly be deployed (I have not experienced this),driver & passenger window being affected by heating and cooling of the AC (I've experienced this with my windows not being able to adequately defrost fast enough, as well as my windshield), and issues with the doors automatic locks not locking. Hundreds of thousands of Chrysler & Dodge owners have experienced this and evidence can be found online, especially in forums - in particular Mopar Forums and Reddit. My vehicle hasn't been inspected by Police, Insurance, Manufacturer in particular to this issue, as I've discovered there's nothing can be done since I'm out of warranty and refuse to pay for this. No warning lamps of that nature have illuminated. This has been an issue since late 2018, early 2019 for me. I've owned my vehicle since May 2018.
Door panels Peeling away at the seams . Doors won't lock properly and Reports of it affecting side airbags. This is happening on all 4 doors of my vehicle.
Side airbags deployed without collision and seat belts not working.... I was driving vehicle on the on ramp to get on the highway going about 45 MPH and I had to suddenly hit the brakes hard due to wet road and side airbags deployed out of no where.*dt consumer stated vehicle has not been driven and parked in the garage. *jb*dt
Questions about the 2016 Chrysler 300 airbags
Does the 2016 Chrysler 300 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the airbags of the 2016 Chrysler 300, 20% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2016 Chrysler 300 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 40,175 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Chrysler 300 airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chrysler 300 have bad airbags?
The Chrysler 300 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (258 complaints), 2005 (255 complaints) and 2008 (185 complaints).
Other 2016 Chrysler 300 problems
Electrical 15Transmission 14Body 10Fuel system 8Engine 6Steering 6Brakes 3Driver assistance 3Visibility 3Acceleration 2Lights 2Seats 1
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