Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. While the contact's son was driving 20-25 MPH, the brakes failed to respond and the vehicle crashed into a low water bridge. The emergency brake also failed to stop the vehicle. The wheels became stuck in the bridge and the vehicle flipped over. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The driver experienced soreness and underwent x-rays and ct scans, but no injuries were found. There were three other occupants in the vehicle who sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The police officer stated that due to the failure and momentum going down the incline, the vehicle most likely struck the bridge at a rate of 60 MPH. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
2007 Dodge Charger: airbags did not deploy in a crash
6 of the 554 complaints about the 2007 Dodge Charger describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 111,000
- recalls
- 2
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 dodge charger. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact's vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the lower back, upper back, and neck, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic and then to the insurance company. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 02/12/16*lj the consumer rear ended another vehicle and the air bag did not deploy. Updated 04/05/16.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear of a second vehicle causing significant damage to the front end. The air bags did not deploy. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. While driving 50 MPH, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a second vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The contact sustained unknown injuries, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000. The VIN was not available.
I was tboned from another driver running a stop sign speeding on his way to work. No air bag deployed and from end and side damage was really bad. I sustained knee injury and hit head and passenger had whiplash and back injuries.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
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 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. 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 the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1‑888‑648‑7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Recall number 15V313000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Dodge Charger no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2007 Dodge Charger?
6 of 554 owner complaints about the 2007 Dodge Charger (1%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Dodge Charger?
There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Dodge Charger
Won't shift 84Stalling 46Check engine light 23ABS 18Engine failure 15Fire or smoke 13Ball joint 10Overheating 10Grinding brakes 8Won't start 8Loss of power 7Knocking 6Power steering loss 6Transmission failure 6Warning lights 5
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