The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 60MPH the vehicle started shaking and going side to side. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the medium barricades and hit the front passenger and front driver sides of the vehicles and the airbags did not deploy. The contact stated that no warning lights came on and no police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
2015 Dodge Charger: airbags did not deploy in a crash
5 of the 136 complaints about the 2015 Dodge Charger describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 30,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
On feb 15, 2018 at about 2:00 p.m. My vehicle was involved in a collision. My son was driving on a city street, and rear ended another vehicle going about 25 MPH. The front bumper was damaged and the front air bag didn't deploy. Due to the extent of the damage I believe the air bag should have deployed.I am looking for help investigating this.
Airbags failed to deploy during side impact crash the other vehicles air bags did deploy. Accident was in a parking lot but there was significant speed, impact and damage. Impact was such that it pushed the charger sideways over a curb and up onto a grassy median. Driver hit head on door and suffered mild concussion and is still suffering headaches and body pain. Our contact at the repair shop expressed surprise that the air bags did not deploy and also the SRS indicator was not lit.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge charger. While sitting in the parked vehicle, the contact placed the gear shifter into drive and the vehicle accelerated on its own. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deployed. A police report was filed. Injuries were sustained that required medical attention. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,700.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge charger. While the vehicle was parked and the engine was running, the vehicle accelerated, knocked the contact down, and crashed into trees. A police report was not filed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was injured and received medical attention. The vehicle was driven to a repair shop and repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. Updated 10/06/16*lj the consumer stated there was no warning for when the door was open while in drive.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Air bag - side curtain
- Transmission Oil Pan, Heater (TMU), Tube or O-ring Applies to vehicles equipped with 8 speed transmissions...
- Non-desiccated Passenger Frontal Airbag
- Non-desiccated Passenger Frontal Airbag
- Part Description: AIR BAG MODULE-PASSENGER I/P Issue Description: Before replacing this part due to Air...
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
Questions about the 2015 Dodge Charger no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2015 Dodge Charger?
5 of 136 owner complaints about the 2015 Dodge Charger (4%) 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 2015 Dodge Charger?
There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2015 Dodge Charger
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