2011 Dodge Durango Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 3%of 800 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,550miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Dodge Durango, 3% of the 800 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,550 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My airbag light kept flashing on and off then came on and has been on every since the seatbelt light doesn't work- and was told the airbag wont work in a crash until I get the part fixed and they are asking alot to fix it at dealership was wondering if it was on recall? Anyone else having issues? Only on my passenger side-.”
NHTSA complaint #10682255, filed 2015-02, 45,000 miles“The air bag light goes off and on and also dings...very annoying. I see other complaints regarding this issue. Should be a recall!!!! I have only owned the vehicle 2 month and have had to replace the cluth fan on the A/C and the visor recall..not happy with Dodge so far. Wish I would have kept my gmc, I had no problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10694811, filed 2015-03, 71,000 miles“My car lost all power!! While I was driving home from work at night. Would not even lock. No lights, no power at all. I was attempting to drive my commute home about 20 miles at night .”
NHTSA complaint #11065001, filed 2018-01, 78,000 miles“While driving, the airbag warning light came on. I took the car to papa's Dodge in new britain, ct. After investigating for 3 days, they told me a wire in the a-pillar was compromised and that car's airbag system may not operate in the event of a crash. I was given two options for repair. The first was to order a new wiring harness that would put the repair cost close to $800. The second was to have the wires spliced and repaired with no guarantee for $450. I opted for the second option and the repair has held up now for a month. …”
NHTSA complaint #10836982, filed 2016-02, 55,000 miles“While driving my vehicle at 45mph the airbag light came on and stayed on for several weeks. I talked to Dodge dealer and they said that they have had a couple of complaints about it, but there are no safety recalls or TSB's on this issue. It went off on its own and stayed off for about a month. Same speed different time of year, the airbag light came on and this time blinked and then came on solid intermittently for about another two weeks. Called Dodge again and they said there was still no recall or TSB for this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10633725, filed 2014-09, 47,233 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10216341Nov 21, 2012Knocking Sound From Instrument Panel Area Near The A-Pillar This bulletin involves adjusting the driver side hood hinge and if necessary replacing the hinge pivot bolt. The…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 9% |
| 2021 | 11 | 5% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 7 | 5% |
| 2018 | 10 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 | 42 | 8% |
| 2014 | 72 | 9% |
| 2013 | 42 | 7% |
| 2012 | 28 | 4% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 25% |
| 2008 | 26 | 27% |
| 2007 | 32 | 17% |
| 2006 | 76 | 9% |
| 2005 | 111 | 7% |
| 2004 | 143 | 13% |
| 2003 | 16 | 5% |
| 2002 | 16 | 4% |
| 2001 | 43 | 6% |
| 2000 | 51 | 5% |
| 1999 | 50 | 3% |
| 1998 | 30 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Durango
514 complaintsEngine
180 complaintsFuel system
135 complaintsBrakes
83 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsElectronic stability control
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsInterior lighting
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Durango
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology