2011 Dodge Charger Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

49Air Bags complaints

7.1%Of all 692 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM362 · 52.3%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING143 · 20.7%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM79 · 11.4%

ENGINE76 · 11%

AIR BAGS49 · 7.1%

Share of the 692 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Dodge Charger overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE BECAME…”NHTSA complaint 10546472 — filed 10/02/2013

“AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF, MOSTLY STAYING ON, HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED AND ALSO WHEN STOPPED.”NHTSA complaint 10496326 — filed 02/04/2013

“WHILE OPERATING MY 2011 DODGE CHARGER WITH PASSENGERS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE FAULT WAS TRACED TO A WIRING HARNESS IN THE PASSENGERS SEAT…”NHTSA complaint 10443490 — filed 01/11/2012

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Dodge Charger have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Dodge Charger: 49 of 692 complaints on file (7.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Dodge Charger have in total?

692 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 25 involved a crash, 64 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.