10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,670 miles

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2011 Dodge Challenger seat belts / air bags problems

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2011 Dodge Challenger Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #35

Sep 162022

Challenger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Read an air bag code that is B1CD2 which I think is park of the air bag wiring harness that was recalled on similar models and year but doesn-€™t seem to have been on mine. I just want to know if this would be part of that recall?

- Rio Rancho , NM, USA

problem #34

Dec 022021

Challenger

  • miles
I had the dealership fix a recall (N9C07) for the passenger seat wiring harness connector for the passenger side airbag a while back. My airbag warning lamp turned on recently and my mechanic told me it was that same issue that the recall was supposed to fix. I was told by the dealer that since this was replaced once already, they refused to replace it again. This is a major safety concern if the passenger side airbag does not deploy correctly. It is outrageous that their part is malfunctioning at no fault of my own and they refuse to fix it.

- Visalia , CA, USA

problem #33

Jun 062021

Challenger

  • miles
My vehicle was inspected for recall 13V-118, however the part was not replaced and is now having intermittent electrical issues, disconnecting the air bag system. I would like to have the vehicle re-inspected under this same recall and the problem corrected.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #32

Mar 012020

Challenger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The airbag warning sign will sometimes appear and then disappears. Lately it will not disappear

- West Covina, CA, USA

problem #31

Aug 012019

Challenger

  • miles
Takata recall power stern tight alternator recal and air bag light came on and won't go off

- Taborcity, NC, USA

problem #30

Apr 062019

Challenger

  • 76,130 miles
On April 6, 2019, while I was driving, my airbag light came on and stayed solid red, then it would go off and on with chiming sound. Because my 2011 Challenger is not in recall, dealer will charge unwarranted cost.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #29

Mar 232019

Challenger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. My airbag light randomly turns on and off. At times while driving, the light flashes on and off and it continuously beeps. Its nerve wrecking while I'm driving on local roads and even more when friving on the highway; has me very concerned. It started March 23rd and since then, its been doing it randomly.

- East Hartford, CT, USA

problem #28

Apr 032018

Challenger

  • 4 miles
Air bags go on and off randomly as described in NHTSA #13V118000. Chrysler says my car is not included in that recall and refuse to even look at it. Every time I hit a bump my airbag light comes on or goes off. Most of the time my airbags do not work.

- Ripley, WV, USA

problem #27

May 012017

Challenger

  • 58,000 miles
My airbag is showing that there is an issue. I have been continuously checking the recalls for my VIN since the beginning of this recall notice and my vehicle is still not one that appears to be on the list for recall. I am sure it needs to be. I don't know what else to do. I believe that my car should have the necessary "life saving" repairs completed at no charge to me since this is a recall issue.

- Evanston, IL, USA

problem #26

Dec 222017

Challenger

  • miles
Takata inflators no remedy/replacement for defective airbags. Have called dealer 3 times since receiving recall notice and have been told that Chrysler/Dodge does not have a replacement.

- Magnolia, TX, USA

problem #25

Mar 202017

Challenger

  • 87,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Smart glass op is bad in my car and my battery had to be replace after Chrysler Jeep in modesto calf fixed my alternator recall it took two daysfor repair the air bag recall they fixed light is still on smart glass acting up after every recall repair attempted...this whole call should be replaced big head ace I was lied to by the dealership I was told a lifetime of warranty not true lots of problem stress my window goes up/down by itselfwill not stop please recall this car in total I payed over 39000 for head ace window will not stop no securty draing my battery payed $212 for a new one window will not stop

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #24

Mar 132017

Challenger

  • 75,000 miles
"takata recall" recall #: S43/NHTSA 16V-352 I received the above safety recall notice in May 2016 and to date the Dodge dealership located in simi valley, California is advising that they do not have the parts to perform the safety recall. I took my car in to the dealership for maintenance and was advised at that time the the recall could still not be performed.

- Camarillo, CA, USA

problem #23

Jul 022016

Challenger

  • 63,000 miles
I was sold a 2011 Dodge Challenger srt8 from glendale Dodge without knowing it had an open recall on the takada airbag

- Sylmar, CA, USA

problem #22

Jul 012016

Challenger

  • 89,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000(air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- North Richmond Hills, TX, USA

problem #21

Jun 242016

Challenger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V634000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #20

Jul 292016

Challenger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V3520000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Dublin, CA, USA

problem #19

Jul 012016

Challenger

  • miles
Takata recall. I received a letter about this recall months ago. It said they dont have the parts to repair this issue yet. I checked online today and it still says there is no resolution. This seems like a serious issue. I could die if my airbag deploys! I don't feel they are handling this fast enough. The recall date is July 1, 2016! what's the hold up"?" people's lives are at stake here!

- Rosenberg, TX, USA

problem #18

Sep 202016

Challenger

  • miles
I was notified of the recall by mail. I called northwest Dodge in may to schedule an appointment. They verified they had the part, put I needed to wait 10 days to schedule. Brought car in and after 40 minutes was told part was not available. It is almost October and not further notification and as of last week, part still not available.

- Cypress, TX, USA

problem #17

Jun 152016

Challenger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V252000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Venice, FL, USA

problem #16

Jun 272016

Challenger

  • 44,000 miles
The wires/connector for the front passenger side airbag sensor are located under the front passenger side seat. However, the wires and connection fitting easily become either disconnected or fouled with grime (as reported by the dealer) so as to cause the system to take the passenger side airbag offline. When this happens and a person is sitting in the seat, it flashes the warning light on the dash that the airbag is not operable. This has happened and been repaired at least twice before if not three times, and the airbag warning light came on yet gain this morning. I have had repairs on this same system alone twice since November 2015, and here we have yet a third failure of the exact same system, exact same part, exact some coupler, within 6 or 7 months. I asked last time they fixed it that they use a heat gun and shrink wrap on the fitting to prevent this happening again and apparently they did not. Of course, Dodge should not have designed a critical safety component in a way that allows simple dust or grime to get into it and foul the system, rendering an airbag inoperable. Oh and I have less than 45,000 miles on this vehicle.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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