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2021 Dodge Durango Airbags Problems

4 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

4
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crashes
May 2024Dec 2025
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Airbags Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #21V280000

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.

Fix: Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.

Owner Complaints (4)

criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2025

Your car was involved in a major crash, but the airbags failed to deploy when they should have. This is a serious safety concern that needs immediate investigation by a dealer or qualified technician to determine why the airbag system didn't work as designed.

NHTSA #: 11705096
mediumAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,LANE DEPARTURE
Filed: May 2024

unknown

NHTSA #: 11590034
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Nov 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while her mother was driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle that had slammed on its brakes. The contact stated that the proceeding vehicle then crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that her mother was involved in a four-car pileup. The air bags did not deploy. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a lot. The contact's mother sustained arm and neck inquires. Medical attention was needed. The contact's mother received medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.

NHTSA #: 11557257
mediumAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Filed: Oct 2022

#1 The word " Air bag ! " notification would display on dashboard, #2 An "SOS" message on radio screen. #3 Red light on rearview mirror at or near emergency button. this would occur intermediately at start up, and or during driving at times. Vehicle was dropped off Wednesday, October 12, 2022 and is currently at "Bill Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram" 16400 Woodward Ave, Highland Park, MI 48203 where i was told that it has a seatbelt issue which can cause airbag issue, and due to safety concern, my vehicle will have to stay..

NHTSA #: 11489716

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