2018 Dodge Charger Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Dodge Charger, 4% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 involved in a single vehicle car accident. I was traveling westbound on hwy 80 in truckee, ca in rain/snow weather conditions. The car began to slide and turned sideways going down an incline. The front of my car hit a guard rail almost head on at 60+ MPH. The hit then cause my vehicle to roll three times. The pictures I have provided show how the vehicle landed and the damage. The pictures also show that the steering wheel airbag and the airbag underneath the steering wheel did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11317082, filed 2020-03, 22,000 miles“My daughter could not get the car to stop, as she was engaging the break to the floor. She is unsure if when she turned cruise control was set, but either way the brake should have turned it off. Then when the pole was hit, all the airbags went off except the passenger lower airbag. I was the passenger and I have a hurt ankle, knee, and hip. Why would all airbags go off except one if the impact was directly in the front of the car? The vehicle was turning when she noticed it would not slow down.”
NHTSA complaint #11288524, filed 2019-12, 32,000 miles“Passenger door panel worked while vehicle was parked. This caused the upper part to pull away from its mounts and is exposing the side airbag leaving it exposed to additional heat and elements. It is my concern that the additional exposure may cause the airbag to discharge”
NHTSA complaint #11341053, filed 2020-07, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V198000Mar 14, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators…Covers: Dodge Charger 2018–2021, Chrysler 300 2018–2021
Related service bulletins
- 11014849Feb 5, 2025Air bag - side curtain
- 10221685Jul 22, 2020Transmission Oil Pan, Heater (TMU), Tube or O-ring Applies to vehicles equipped with 8 speed transmissions only; if you have a leak that appears to be at the pan the use of…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 4 | 25% |
| 2021 | 16 | 46% |
| 2020 | 36 | 62% |
| 2019 | 49 | 41% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 9 | 5% |
| 2015 | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 | 28 | 8% |
| 2013 | 41 | 11% |
| 2012 | 111 | 17% |
| 2011 | 52 | 7% |
| 2010 | 59 | 25% |
| 2009 | 45 | 26% |
| 2008 | 124 | 20% |
| 2007 | 77 | 14% |
| 2006 | 103 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2018 Dodge Charger
45 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Dodge Charger
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology