2013 Dodge Charger air bags problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 Dodge Charger — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Power train, transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in park. The vehicle has been inspected. There are warning…”
filed Mar 4, 2024
“The contact's son owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure…”
filed Jun 16, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 19V018000 · Jan 15, 2019
- Air BagsCampaign 18V021000 · Jan 9, 2018
Related service bulletins
AIR BAG - SIDE CURTAIN
103239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 5, 2025
Air Bags problems in other Charger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 Charger | 14 | 44% |
| 2020 Charger | 36 | 63% |
| 2019 Charger | 49 | 41% |
| 2018 Charger | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 Charger | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 Charger | 9 | 5% |
| 2015 Charger | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 Charger | 28 | 8% |
| 2012 Charger | 111 | 17% |
| 2011 Charger | 51 | 7% |
| 2010 Charger | 59 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Dodge Charger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.