2016 Dodge Challenger Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 14%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,011miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Dodge Challenger, 14% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,011 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On april 19th 2021 my wife was traveling between 30 -35 MPH in her 2016 Dodge Challenger sxt on a minor thoroughfare when a car turned abruptly in front of her. My wife's vehicle sustained significant damage to the front end and the airbags did not deploy. I have filed a complaint with the Dodge corporation as well as the the dealership at which she purchased the vehicle new. At the time of the collision the vehicle had only 32,876 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11413368, filed 2021-04, 32,876 miles“I had a single car accident head on collision to guard rails. Seat belts did not restrict me from hitting windshield also my air bags didn't deploy at impact.”
NHTSA complaint #11366450, filed 2020-10, 6,022 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Challenger. While driving 25 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed, but not destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10949326, filed 2017-02, 2,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 67 MPH, the driver crashed into a pedestrian who was jay walking and succumbed to his injuries. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries to his ribs from the seat belt and face due to the windshield glass shattering which embedded into his skin but no medical attention was provided. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the police department where it was being held for an investigation. The local dealer was not contacted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389263, filed 2021-01, 76,000 miles“The contact rented a 2016 Dodge Challenger. While driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle became uncontrollable and pulled to the right. The contact was unable to regain control of the vehicle and crashed into a concrete barrier. The vehicle spun around several times and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the upper control arm fractured and separated from the vehicle. A police report was filed. …”
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Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 4 | 21% |
| 2020 | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 4 | 8% |
| 2016 | 11 | 14% |
| 2015 | 10 | 8% |
| 2014 | 18 | 12% |
| 2013 | 19 | 11% |
| 2012 | 47 | 19% |
| 2011 | 35 | 18% |
| 2010 | 75 | 25% |
| 2009 | 41 | 31% |
| 2008 | 4 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Challenger
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Dodge Challenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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