2021 Dodge Challenger Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 21%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,708miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2021 Dodge Challenger, 21% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,708 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.
“Left frontal Collision between drivers side head assembly and center front of car- with white tail deer about 100-120 lbs. , causing extensive damage to car. $19,000. Payout from progressive for those extensive repairs. And airbags never deployed. This seems highly alarming to me. The abrupt stop, or the sudden heavy damage to front of vehicle seems like it would activate airbags?? Safety issue??”
NHTSA complaint #11462849, filed 2022-04“The contact owned a 2021 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at approximately 55-65 MPH when the vehicle hydroplaned, as a result, the vehicle struck a guard rail head-on and spun out of control. The contact stated that the frontal air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11453465, filed 2022-02, 8,000 miles“The contact was driving a rental vehicle from Enterprise which was a 2021 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated there was debris in the high way and the vehicle was pulled into the wall and the air bag did not deploy. The contact stated a police report was filed. The contact was transported to the hospital where he was diagnosed with dislocated left shoulder and head injury. The vehicle was towed to the Airport Enterprise Lot. mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11540153, filed 2023-08, 45,415 milesAir 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 2021 Dodge Challenger
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Dodge Challenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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