2019 Dodge Challenger Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,018miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 Dodge Challenger, 8% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,018 miles. 3 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.
“I was rear ended while traveling eastbound on US 175 ( C F Hawn Fwy ). When I was hit the impact pushed me alittle ways. The other driver was going pretty fast because I was hit hard enough to where the trunk of the car was pushed into the back seat of the car. After being able to get out of the car. I noticed that the airbags didn't deploy. The seat belt did lock up but the airbags did not come out.”
NHTSA complaint #11544895, filed 2023-09“After I bought the vehicle later I realized the light don’t come on from my steering wheel Air bag. So I took it to the dealership and they told me my air bags doesn’t work.”
NHTSA complaint #11533788, filed 2023-07“The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, when she t-boned into another vehicle causing her to lose control and also hit a guard rail. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated prior to the accident. The contact stated she sustained a broken left hand and 3 persons were injured on the other vehicle (unaware of what injuries). The contact stated herself and the 3 passengers all sought medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to impound lot. A dealer was not contacted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11339583, filed 2020-07, 4,018 miles“What component or system failed or malfunctioned? Airbag. Not sure about the available for inspection. How was your safety or safety of others put at risk? In accident airbag did not deploy and both driver and passenger were injured. Driver suffered head injuries and concussion. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Car is totaled out by insurance company. Not sure of answer to this question. Has the vehicle or component inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11594558, filed 2024-06“The contact's son owns a 2019 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked, and the steering wheel air bags emblem was not illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11536476, filed 2023-08Air 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 2019 Dodge Challenger
17 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Dodge Challenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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