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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Mileage unknown · Nov 8, 2022

Air BagsSteeringCrashInjury

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During an auto accident the ram emblem on my steering wheel shot off of the steering wheel when the air bags deployed and becoming a projectile and hitting me in the neck leaving a deep bruise and abrasions to the area the ram emblem hit. Its been nearly 3 weeks and the bruising is still present and the skin is still red from the injury. Attached and you can even see the ram horns in in neck. This photo taken later that day. If this can happen in my with my accident I was just lucky it didn't hit my eye or worse. The contact stated that they now have a permanent scar on their neck from the steering wheel projectile. They have not contacted the manufacturer and the vehicle is no longer in their possession.

NHTSA ODI #11492698

30,000 miles · Oct 28, 2014

EnginePower TrainService Brakes

ENGINE QUIT WITH NO WARNING. STEERING AND BRAKES COMPROMISED. SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WHILE IN TRAFFIC.HAS BEEN OCCURRING MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY. DEALER REPORTS CANNOT REPLICATE. SOUNDS JUST LIKE THE RECALLED GM'S. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10650890

Mileage unknown · Jun 17, 2014

Steering

2009 DODGE CHALLENGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DEFECTIVE SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BELT CAME OFF AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE PULLEY MELTED AND THE BEARING FROZE UP. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS THE SECOND TIME, THE SAME PART EXPLODED, WHICH CAUSED THE …

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NHTSA ODI #10594064

1,500 miles · Jun 10, 2014

Electrical SystemEngineSteering

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IN 2009 I PURCHASED A DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 8. SINCE I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IT HAS STALLED MANY TIMES. EVERY TIME IT'S WHEN I SLOW DOWN AND MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE STALLS AND YOU LOOSE STEERING AND BRAKES. LAST INCIDENT WAS EARLIER THIS WEEK, MY WIFE SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN INTO OUR SUBDIVISION AND HE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE ONCOMING LANE AND SHE WAS ALMOST STRUCK. SHE HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART THE VEHICLE TO EXIT THE ROADWAY. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES AND THEY SAY THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. I LOOKED ONLINE FOR A FIX AND THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE ANY, ALTHOUGH THERE ARE A LOT OF DODGE VEHICLE OWNERS WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10597460

15,200 miles · Mar 24, 2014

SteeringSuspensionWheels

ORDERED NEW TIRES FOR VEHICLE, I WAS TOLD THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING AND IT WOULD COST $ 585.00 TO FIX IT. I DRIVE THIS VEHICLE SUMMERS ONLY. I HAVE ONLY 15000 MILES ON THE CAR. I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS SHOULD HAPPEN THIS EARLY. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY KIND OF MISHAP. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10574450

11,900 miles · Mar 7, 2014

Steering

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I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER FOR A SCHEDULED INSPECTION OF THE DRIVE TRAIN. THE INSPECTION WAS GOOD, BUT A SHOP NOTE INDICATED THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE TECH FILLED THE POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT REP INDICATED SHE WOULD CALL ME LATER WHEN I ASKED ABOUT THE COST TO REPAIR THE LEAK SITUATION. WHEN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT LATER CALLED, I WAS TOLD THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD REQUIRE REPLACING THE RACK AND PINION UNIT AND CONNECTING HOSES, ETC. I ASKED ABOUT THE COST, AND WAS TOLD THE COST WOULD BE IN EXCESS OF $1100! I EXPRESSED MY DISMAY AND SAID I NEEDED TO THINK THAT OVER. THE SERVICE REP THEN INDICATED I SHOULD KEEP AN EYE ON THE STEERING FLUID LEVEL UNTIL REPAIRS WERE MADE! THIS VEHICLE IS LIKE NEW! I HAVE APPROX. 12000 MILES ON IT IN ALMOST 5 YEARS! I INVESTIGATED THIS SITUATION VIA THE INTERNET, AND I FOUND THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES. I THEN SEARCHED RECALLS, AND TO MY SURPRISE, THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS! I AM OF THE OPINION THAT CHRYSLER MOTORS SHOULD HAVE MADE THE OWNERS AWARE OF THIS RECURRING ISSUE, SO OWNERS COULD HAVE HAD REPAIR WORK DONE WHILE SAID VEHICLES WERE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I CONSIDER THIS TO NEGLIGENCE ON THEIR PART(CHRYSLER), AND FEEL THEY SHOULD PAY FOR THIS REPAIR IN PART OR IN FULL. I APOLOGIZE IF I AM FILING MY REPORT WITH THE WRONG AGENCY, BUT I WOULD APPRECIATE YOU REVIEWING THIS SITUATION OR REDIRECTING ME TO THE PEOPLE WHO MAY ASSIST ME. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10567822

16,630 miles · Jul 26, 2012

EngineSteering

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MY 2009 CHALLENGER HAS STALLED TWICE WHEN MAKING A RIGHT-HAND TURN. 4/11/11 - I WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 30-35 MPH. I STARTED BRAKING SO I COULD TURN RIGHT INTO MY OFFICE PARKING LOT. AS I STARTED TO TURN RIGHT, THE ENGINE JUST TURNED OFF - THERE WERE NO IDIOT LIGHTS ON THE DASH. I RESTARTED THE CAR, BUT I COULD NOT GET IT TO MOVE - DRIVE WOULD NOT WORK - REVERSE WOULD NOT WORK - STILL NO IDIOT LIGHTS ON THE DASH. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT AGAIN - AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR. 7/27/11 - SAME RIGHT-HAND TURN - I WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 30-35 MPH. I STARTED BREAKING SO I COULD TURN RIGHT INTO MY OFFICE PARKING LOT. AS I STARTED TO TURN RIGHT, THE ENGINE JUST TURNED OFF - THERE WERE NO IDIOT LIGHTS ON THE DASH. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH NO PROBLEMS. GAS GAUGE SHOWED A LITTLE ABOVE ONE-QUARTER. THERE WERE 16,630 MILES ON CAR ON 7/27/11. MY HUSBAND'S 2010 CHALLENGER WITH LOW MILEAGE, HAS STALLED TWICE - MOST RECENTLY ON 7/25/12. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10467817

11,000 miles · Jun 5, 2012

EngineSteering

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AS IF IT HAD STALLED BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED RUNNING. THE POWER STEERING HAD ALSO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. ONCE RESTARTED, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE AND HAD REGAINED STEERING CAPABILITIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,000.

NHTSA ODI #10460632

Official recalls

18V021000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jan 9, 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.

17V824000 · Equipment

Dec 21, 2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

16V352000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

May 24, 2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

15V444000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Jul 10, 2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured September 19, 2007, to October 29, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R37.

09V420000 · Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Oct 29, 2009

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT A FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE NUT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND IF FOUND WITHOUT A SPINDLE NUT IT WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.

08V642000 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Dec 5, 2008

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 175 MY 2009 DODGE CHARGER, CHALLENGER, AND CHRYSLER 300 VEHICLES. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (TPM) SENSORS MAY NOT TRANSMIT THE ACTUAL TIRE PRESSURE. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER NOT BEING AWARE OF LOW TIRE PRESSURE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITH LOW TIRE PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TPM SENSORS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

08V458000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch

Sep 10, 2008

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,636 MY 2008-2009 DODGE CHALLENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND "KEYLESS GO" OPTION. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PREVENTION." IF THE STOP/START BUTTON IS PRESSED AND HELD AND THE ENGINE TURNS OFF, THE ELECTRONIC KEY CODE IS REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. SINCE THIS CAN OCCUR IN A TRANSMISSION OR GEAR SELECTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "PARK," AND THE TRANSMISSION OR GEAR SELECTOR DOES NOT BECOME LOCKED IN "PARK" AS A DIRECT RESULT OF KEY REMOVAL, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A NONCOMPLIANCE MAY EXIST.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES VEHICLE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS INTENDED TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF CRASHES RESULTING FROM THEFT AND ACCIDENTAL ROLLAWAY OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE SO THE ENGINE CAN ONLY BE TURNED OFF WHEN THE TRANSMISSION AND GEAR SELECTOR IS IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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NHTSA investigations

EA21002 · Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module; Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module