2012 Dodge Challenger air bags problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2012 Dodge Challenger — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact leased a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with melted…”
filed Oct 6, 2025
“Air bag failure indicator is on after other clock spring related issue (radio volume increases when steering wheel turns) started. Air bags no longer appear to be in working order after apparent click spring failure. Part has not been replaced to confirm.”
filed Jun 4, 2024
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
- Air BagsCampaign 16V352000 · May 24, 2016
- Affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag…Campaign 13V118000 · Apr 3, 2013
Air Bags problems in other Challenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Challenger | 4 | 21% |
| 2020 Challenger | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 Challenger | 5 | 9% |
| 2018 Challenger | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 Challenger | 4 | 8% |
| 2016 Challenger | 11 | 14% |
| 2015 Challenger | 10 | 8% |
| 2014 Challenger | 18 | 12% |
| 2013 Challenger | 19 | 11% |
| 2011 Challenger | 35 | 18% |
| 2010 Challenger | 75 | 25% |
| 2009 Challenger | 41 | 31% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Challenger
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.