Bearings started falling out, which allows the seat to slide forward and backwards. Without these bearings the seat will no longer slide forward or backwards, when an adjustment is needed. However, when the brakes are applied, the seat will slide forward for no reason, or when I accelerate the seat will slide backwards. My mom's knees were damaged during a minor collision because of this issue. She is in her 80's. This is very concerning and may thrust someone forward during an airbag deployment. My airbag didn't deploy as I was able to brake and this was during a right turn at a traffic signal, so there wasn't enough speed to deploy the airbags.
2013 Dodge Challenger: airbags did not deploy in a crash
5 of the 179 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Challenger describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 52,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 dodge challenger. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained internal injuries to the lungs, lower back, right knee, and a concussion to the head. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge challenger. While driving 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle shook. The contact attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle would not stop and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2013 dodge challenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, she crashed into a vehicle that was parked on the right side of the road and the frontal driver and passenger airbags failed to deploy. The local police department was notified. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and no diagnosis has been render yet. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 10/29/15.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge challenger. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH, shifted into sport mode and engaged the power shifter switch when the vehicle suddenly accelerated to approximately 40 MPH. The contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy at the point of impact. The driver and passenger's side air bags erroneously deployed approximately two minutes after the impact. The contact sustained a neck injury and the driver of the second vehicle sustained back and neck injuries. Both parties were transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the air bag failure. The failure mileage was 2,300.
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 Dodge Challenger no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2013 Dodge Challenger?
5 of 179 owner complaints about the 2013 Dodge Challenger (3%) 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 2013 Dodge Challenger?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2013 Dodge Challenger
Stalling 19Check engine light 11Battery drain 9Door locks 9Fire or smoke 8Airbag light 6ABS 5Key fob 5Won't start 5
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