Tl* the contact owned a 2010 dodge challenger. While driving approximately 40 MPH, another vehicle inadvertently turned in front of the contact's vehicle and caused a collision. The contact's air bags failed to deploy. The driver's side air bag was previously serviced per an unknown recall. On the day of the crash, the passenger side air bag was also serviced per an unknown recall. The contact and his passenger and the driver and passenger of the other vehicle sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was inspected by the insurance company and deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The federal safety agency campaign numbers were unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000. The VIN was not available.
2010 Dodge Challenger: airbags did not deploy in a crash
7 of the 299 complaints about the 2010 Dodge Challenger describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- recalls
- 4
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Takata recall .air bags failed to deploy when car hit trees on front passenger side when my wife lost control of car.my wife hit the steering wheel crushing her chest.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge challenger. While driving at approximately 20 MPH attempting to engage the brakes, the vehicle made a grinding sound and failed to stop. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle and the air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a body shop, where it was determined that there was no brake fluid in the reservoir causing the brakes to seize. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v444000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl - the contact owns a 2010 dodge challenger. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, there was black ice which caused the vehicle to travel off the road and roll down a hill. The contact stated the vehicle landed in field and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was declared that the vehicle was a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available. Dr
My car was standing still waiting for oncoming traffic to clear so I could turn left. I was hit hard from behind, sending me into the opposite lane where I was hit head on by another car. My air bag did not deploy and my shoulder harness failed to function. My car sustained far more damage than the other two cars involved. (my car was a total loss.) their air bags deployed properly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge challenger. The contact's father was driving 20 MPH when a vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle, causing the contact to crash into a truck. The air bags did not deploy. There were three injuries reported and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 17,000. Updated 02/03/12 updated 02/10/12 *bf the consumer stated he was forced to stop and when he did another truck rear ended him and he in turn hit the vehicle in front of him. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belts failed to restrain him and his daughter.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 dodge challenger. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a crash. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The dealer stated that the air bags should have deployed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 18,000.
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
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
- Risk
- These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle 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 the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Recall number 16V352000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured September 19, 2007, to October 29, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with 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 driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R37.
Recall number 15V444000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2010 Dodge Challenger no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2010 Dodge Challenger?
7 of 299 owner complaints about the 2010 Dodge Challenger (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Dodge Challenger?
There are 4 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Dodge Challenger
Stalling 65Loss of power 31Check engine light 20Power steering loss 20Won't start 13ABS 8Engine failure 8Fire or smoke 8Battery drain 6Fuel pump 6Key fob 6Grinding brakes 5Fuel smell 5
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