2011 Dodge Durango: airbag warning light

Filed Nov 19, 2021 · Airbags, Seat belts · 224,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that after start-up, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where she was informed that the wiring on the inside of the driver’s side belt buckle was defective. The contact was informed that the defect was related to the air bag failure and that the buckle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle and that she would be responsible for repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 224,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2020 · Airbags · MS

The airbag light has come and stays in while driving scary to think it might come out on me.it says to seek professional help so I'd there any recalls on this

Filed Dec 28, 2019 · Airbags · 6 miles · NV

The air bag light turns on on the dash as well as chimes non-stop. This occurs when vehicle is in drive. Scary to have happening cause cautious that airbag may go off when driving .

Filed Feb 18, 2016 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · CT

While driving, the airbag warning light came on. I took the car to papa's dodge in new britain, ct. After investigating for 3 days, they told me a wire in the a-pillar was compromised and that car's airbag system may not operate in the event of a crash. I was given two options for repair. The first was to order a new wiring harness that would put the repair cost close to $800. The second was to have the wires spliced and repaired with no guarantee for $450. I opted for the second option and the repair has held up now for a month. This is an obvious design flaw through no fault of my own that could put my family and I at risk in the event of a crash. These wires are compromised by simply opening and closing the door to enter the vehicle. When I contacted chrysler about reimbursing me for the repair, I was given 4 free oil changes and told there was nothing else they could do.

Filed Nov 22, 2015 · Electrical · 93,000 miles · MA

While driving on the expressway towing a trailer, family in tow my 2011 dodge durango battery light came on and the smell of something burning was present. 2 minutes after the light came on the car died and had to physically navigate to the breakdown lane with no power what so ever, it was dark and cars passing by at expressway speeds, I had no flashers or warning lights at all. Car was towed to my house.. It was determined that the alternator was frozen solid. I replaced it with an 160 amp alt. And a new battery because it was cooked also, the battery was hot. After replacing it and hooking up battery neg first then positive. It started and after a brief few seconds where everything appears to be normal the gremlins come out, the wipers are on with no control the air bag light is on, no display or radio, check eng light is on as is a host of other things after initial start up. I called the dealer, gave my VIN they said that it didn't fall under any recall. And a diagnostics test had to be done @ $125.00 just to see what is wrong .. I feel if it were my wife or daughter in the car driving they wouldn't have been strong enough to steer without any power certainly a safety complaint..... And people wonder why this country is going to hell.

Filed Mar 17, 2015 · Airbags · 71,000 miles · AZ

The air bag light goes off and on and also dings...very annoying. I see other complaints regarding this issue. Should be a recall!!!! I have only owned the vehicle 2 month and have had to replace the cluth fan on the A/C and the visor recall..not happy with dodge so far. Wish I would have kept my gmc, I had no problems.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Airbags · 45,000 miles · CO

My airbag light kept flashing on and off then came on and has been on every since the seatbelt light doesn't work- and was told the airbag wont work in a crash until I get the part fixed and they are asking alot to fix it at dealership was wondering if it was on recall? Anyone else having issues? Only on my passenger side-.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Airbags · 5,000 miles · AZ

My airbag light has been coming on and off since I bought this SUV brand new. I have taken it back to the dealer they clear the code cause they said nothing was wrong. Well now it is on and wont go off, the dealer wont send me my records I have requested them through chrysler dodge 3 months ago. The dealer is saying I have never brought it in for that which is not true. They are refusing to fix the two open recalls they want me to drive 80 miles to get it fixed they keep saying there is a legal issue and there is no legal issue. Chrysler dodge is believing everything they are saying with now proof. I have only this SUV for my family and now the airbags will not deploy if in a wreck and chrysler has informed me they could deploy anytime. How is this safe??? Today I took it to a different auto place they hooked it up and got the code b1c29, low and behold went online I found 4 open complaints with the same problem, and the same service from chrysler they are putting lives at risk. My 16 year old daughter drives my SUV and I have to worry about her cause no airbags, this is why I bought this SUV for the safety aspects. Please get them to fix this and the two open recalls. Your my last hope.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Airbags · 47,233 miles · WA

While driving my vehicle at 45mph the airbag light came on and stayed on for several weeks. I talked to dodge dealer and they said that they have had a couple of complaints about it, but there are no safety recalls or tsb's on this issue. It went off on its own and stayed off for about a month. Same speed different time of year, the airbag light came on and this time blinked and then came on solid intermittently for about another two weeks. Called dodge again and they said there was still no recall or tsb for this issue. It is now september and it has once again decided that the airbag light wants to come on and stay solid. Had a service appointment with dodge and they said that they would have to charge me for a diagnosis.

Filed Jan 14, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 34,000 miles · NJ

Tried to start vehicle and it would not start and the smell of burn wiring this happen several times. I seen the check engine appear and disappear I thought maybe oxygen sensor, or loose wire. So during the holidays november the vehicle cease to start and the vehicle radio and air bag light continue to operate off and on. I contacted a dealer who stated that they would work on the vehicle after the holiday january 9 2014 but change it to the 21 of january so I contacted chrysler dodge corp and they gave me a case number and I stated that others had the same problem and was there a recall. They sent me to the stealership to get it check out. They stated that it would take them a while to check it out one day and they said they fixed the problem (tip module) and that I should pay for it and if not they will charge me 45 dollars a day if I did not pick it up. I stated that I am waiting for the dodge corp to help with the bill. They then stated they are not going to help and if I don't pay they will enforce their extra monies for having it there. I thought they wanted customers not chase them away. Go fiat.

Filed Oct 2, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · 37,000 miles · FL

Battery light came on. Made an appointment for service. Never made appointment date. A/c went out, airbag light came on, radio stopped, lights flashed, windshield wipers started. Car stalled out while driving 30 MPH, lost power steering. No crash, rolled to a safe stopping area. Car was towed to dealer. Dealer said the car needed new battery. New battery was installed but check battery light was still on. After more testing, dealer said alternator needed to be replaced. New alternator was installed, but battery light was still on. Dealer put calls to chrysler. Chrysler said possible bad new alternator replace with another new alternator suggested. New alternator replaced but same thing still happened, check battery light still on. After more calls to chrysler, new PCM ( powertrain control module) suggested to be installed. Pcm was replaced as warranty part, no check battery light. Total cost of about $1,000.00 for out of warranty parts. With in a week car was not starting, would crank but engine would not start or it would start and then stall out, car would finally start after 20 mins. Of trying to start car. This happened several times. Took car back to dealer. Software update was done. Still had starting issues, and running issues. After more calls to chrysler they now believe the issue is a tipm (totally integrated power module). Tipm is on a national back order with no known release/ expected availability date. Chrysler will warranty the tipm part. Car now sits at the dealer for almost 30 days and no one has any estimate as to a fix date. Now waiting on a case manager to contact about this issue and possible rental car and refund for replaced parts. Sending off paper work for lemon law. Chrysler should issue recall but obviously will not due to lack of inventory in tipm parts.

Filed Sep 5, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · AL

My 2011 dodge durango stalled one day at work when I tried to crank it. It took 3 times to start the engine and finally it cranked. Later that week while driving I notice the airbag warning light came on and then went off multiple times; it continuously did that until one day it stayed on and never went off. I took it to get it check and no codes showed. They stated nothing was wrong with it. So I kept driving until I noticed a humming noise coming from underneath the rear of the vehicle and it continuously stalled or didn't crank and that's when I had to have my husband jump it off. This continued for a couple of weeks. I took it to the dealership in which the told me the PCM module was bad but when they tried to program it, it showed that the battery was bad so I purchased a new battery. Once they completed it they stated that they started the durango and it started without any issue but when my husband and I went to pick it up, it stalled again and it took about 10 minutes to get it started. I drove it for a few days until one day I went to the store and when I came out of the store it would not start at all so I had to get it towed to the dealership, it sat there for about a week until they finally diagnosed it as having a bad tipm module (totally integrated power module).the service rep at the dealership stated that the tipm module is on backorder (1352 ahead of me to be exact). There are lots of reports on the internet about chrysler vehicles having a bad tipm. I think there should be a recall on it. I presented my concerns to chrysler\dodge about this and the only thing I got was an apology. Please, please investigate. Dodge is using a bad product and don't want to own up to it and the customers are the ones that have to pay for it.