Tl* the contact owned a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 20 MPH, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the vehicle became stuck in the drive position. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, upper and lower back, and lost a tooth. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to a local tow lot and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 39,000. The VIN was not available.
2012 Dodge Charger: airbags did not deploy in a crash
8 of the 648 complaints about the 2012 Dodge Charger describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 37,000
- recalls
- 5
Is there a fix? There are 5 recalls and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power and the vehicle veered to the right. The vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed. The brake pedal was applied with force, but the brakes failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed on the side of the road. The driver sustained injuries to the head, back, arm, chest, and was unconscious. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance for medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy and was uncertain as to which failure may or may not have been related to the collision. The dealer (ganas auto southgate, 4730 firestone blvd, southgate, ca 90280, 323‑364‑5004) failed to inform the contact, at the time of purchase, that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v043000 (structure), 16v240000 (power train), 15v467000 (air bags and seat belts), and 16v352000 (air bags). The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and then towed to the same dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and the crash. The contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was not available.
I was in a car accident 30 miles an hour hitting the front left of my vehicle. I hit a concrete barrier, and no airbag deployed resulting in my head slamming into the window and the steering wheel. As well as the battery no longer working and the temperature sensor several fuses were blown. It was 10 below and had light blowing snow and new tires. The resulting damage is in the range of 5000 to $6,000. I also missed 2 days of work due to the head injury which was a concussion. Pictures attached only show some of the damage other damage included punctures to the radiator, sway bar and links snapped, impact bar shaved in word and puncturing the air filter and damaging the hood. *bf *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 10 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
Tl * the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 70 MPH, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The other motorist lost control of the vehicle, struck the front end of the contact's vehicle, and became airborne until it crashed into an embankment. The seat belt failed to restrain the contact and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered injuries to the face, neck, and back. The rear seat belt also failed to restrain the passenger. As a result, neck and back injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's insurance company for further inspection. The manufacturer stated that the seat belt and air bag failures were not caused by a manufacturer defect. The failure mileage was 90,837.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that while traveling between 50-60 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained a sprained neck and shoulder. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated when vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. Months later, a deer crashed into the contact, destroying the front end of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the contact sustained injuries to the elbow. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician stated that the air bag wiring that was under the seats had become disconnected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 33,000. *tr updated 08/06/13*lj updated 08/07/2013
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that while stopped, he was crashed into from the rear by another vehicle traveling 55 MPH and was pushed into a preceding vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck, shoulder and head injuries. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 6,800.
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 2012 Dodge Charger no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2012 Dodge Charger?
8 of 648 owner complaints about the 2012 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 2012 Dodge Charger?
There are 5 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Dodge Charger
Stalling 112ABS 60Airbag light 52Headlights 51Fire or smoke 47Loss of power 45Check engine light 43Wipers 43Won't start 25Engine failure 17Warning lights 17Power steering loss 13Whining noise 11Jerking 10Overheating 9Battery drain 8Grinding brakes 8Misfire 7Won't shift 7Adaptive cruise 6Fuel pump 6Fuel smell 6Key fob 6Steering lock-up 6
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