Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle causing it to crash into a wall. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v467000 (air bags, seat belt). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
2011 Dodge Charger: airbags did not deploy in a crash
8 of the 695 complaints about the 2011 Dodge Charger describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 58,000
- recalls
- 5
Is there a fix? There are 5 recalls and 1 service bulletin 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 2011 dodge charger. While driving 25 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a fence and tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained nose injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent towing lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, another driver ran a red light hitting the driver side (t-bone) as well as another driver and pushed into another car. The side air bags did not deploy. The crash involved four vehicles. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck, right shoulder, chest and back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000. Updated 06/14/16*lj
I was driving and accidentally drifted into oncoming traffic guard rail going approximately 45 I hit (best guess) at about a 40 degree angle. I hit my head and shoulder on the driver side glass and airbags did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and drove down a hill and into a swamp of water. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle sustained significant damage but the air bags did not deploy. The driver suffered a head injury during the incident. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact was involved in a head on crash and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Who: [xxx] where: [xxx] when: march 29 2013 approximately 12:48 pm was heading eastbound on tiny town road. What: vehicle traveling west bound in a personally owned vehicle made a left hand turn into a private drive (500 ft east of heritage point drive) in the wendy's parking lot an 06 chevy hhr. Cutoff traffic traveling eastbound apparently did not see me in the far right lane impacted with my vehicle 2011 dodge charger. Speed: approximately 45-50 MPH damage: upon impact vehicle spun right hit the curb and landed within centimeters of a light pole driver (has pictures as proof). Results: complete disabled vehicle major front end damage. Safety concerns: driver was wearing a seatbelt however the airbag did not deploy upon impact. Health: driver resulted in nerve damage and bulging discs in the right portion of the neck back injury has further diagnosis by medical staff and has to be seen by mental health facility. Recommendation: second, third forth order affects could or possibly have been prevented if safety feature would have worked properly. Repair estimates: 9000.00+ why: issue need to be addressed in legal matter either as soon as possible. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I tried to make a quick stop and the vehicle would not stop. My anti-lock brake system did not work I crashed and the airbags did not deploy.
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
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: side/window
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
- Risk
- Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R35.
Recall number 15V467000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat side-airbags to malfunction and illuminate the airbag warning light.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N07.
Recall number 13V118000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2011 Dodge Charger no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2011 Dodge Charger?
8 of 695 owner complaints about the 2011 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 2011 Dodge Charger?
There are 5 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2011 Dodge Charger
Headlights 172ABS 105Stalling 69Fire or smoke 52Fuel smell 46Check engine light 40Fuel leak 39Fuel pump 38Loss of power 37Won't start 34Power steering loss 25Whining noise 24Engine failure 21Wipers 21Overheating 19Warning lights 19Airbag light 17Door locks 10Battery drain 9Steering lock-up 8Jerking 6Key fob 6Adaptive cruise 5Brake failure 5Grinding brakes 5
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