2015 Dodge Durango airbags problems

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

28 owners have reported airbags problems with the 2015 Dodge Durango, 10% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 67,500 mi.

Airbags complaints
28
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Related recalls
0
Median mileage
67,500 mi

Specific components reported

Airbags covers: Frontal, side and curtain airbags, sensors and warning lights.

ComponentComplaints
Air bags28

Airbags complaints across Dodge Durango years

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Airbags complaints by model year. The 2015 is highlighted.

Mileage when the problem appeared

Under 10k10k–30k230k–60k760k–100k3100k–150k150k+
Complaints that list mileage, grouped by odometer reading.

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

  1. Filed Feb 17, 2026TNAirbags
    Driving down the road on 2 different instances and the head rest deployed on its own fist the driver side next the passenger side. Can’t be reset the clip inside broke. Do accident at all.
    NHTSA complaint #11718446 · source
  2. Filed Nov 12, 2025130,000 miWA1 injuredAirbags
    The contact's fiancé owns a 2015 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, the front, passenger side headrest air bag deployed without impact. The contact stated that the air bag hit the contact's fiancé in the neck. The contact's fiancé had suffered from neck pain as a result of the incident, but did not seek medical assistance. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11698901 · source
  3. Filed Jul 18, 2025MIAirbags
    The active headrest failed. It is a safety issue due to it failing out of nowhere with no signs of an issue. It broke free and pushed my head forward aggressively causing neck pain. I am a licensed mechanic and verified the cause of failure.
    NHTSA complaint #11674437 · source
  4. Filed Apr 27, 2025NCAirbags
    Passenger seat Headrest popped out for no reason. Got a headache from it cause of the impact it caused. Was only driving in my neighborhood at 25mph. No accident occurred
    NHTSA complaint #11657055 · source
  5. Filed Apr 22, 2025TNAirbagsElectrical SystemSeats & Seat Belts
    My system keeps saying my seat needs Serviced for airbag system. Something electric is burning and something is happening with my radio system. It keeps changing to different stations or settings while music is playing
    NHTSA complaint #11655973 · source
  6. Filed Apr 7, 2025MIAirbags
    Passenger Occupant Detection system is faulty. Airbag service system indicator light comes and goes. The vehicle has been seen by an independent service center and they say this is a common issue with dodge and thus issue should be covered by dodge.
    NHTSA complaint #11653109 · source
  7. Filed Jan 19, 2025SCAirbags
    While driving down the road the passengers headrest exploded and now I can’t get it to close back. Almost caused an accident.
    NHTSA complaint #11636854 · source
  8. Filed Nov 25, 2024GAAirbagsElectrical System
    Head rest on driver side with air bag started coming apart for no reason. I don’t see a recall Also, water keeps poking into rear tail light. No matter how many times I’ve drained it. I’ve heard this issue is called vehicle fires due to water getting into the electrical. I don’t want my vehicle to catch on fire with me or my grandkids inside. There is zero recalls and thousands of complaint regarding this issue. Dodge really need to do something about this before someone…
    NHTSA complaint #11627336 · source
  9. Filed Mar 31, 2023IA1 injuredAirbags
    1. I had just entered my 2015 Dodge Durango Citadel and shut the driver side door when the driver side headrest safety restraint burst open unexpectedly hitting the back of my head and thrusting it forward. Thus far, I have suffered muscle pain and soreness requiring an x-ray and some medications. 2. I had not yet started the engine. The car was sitting still in the parking lot and it was not running when the incident occurred. It frightens me thinking how bad this could…
    NHTSA complaint #11514831 · source
  10. Filed Jan 16, 2023MIAirbags
    Passenger Occupant Detection system is faulty. Airbag service system indicator light comes and goes. The vehicle has been seen by an independent service center and they say this is a common issue with dodge and thus issue should be covered by dodge.
    NHTSA complaint #11501947 · source
  11. Filed Dec 6, 2022FLAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts
    Car was parked and off when the passenger headrest airbag deployed. No one was in the vehicle during the incident. The driver and passenger seat belt guide are cracked.
    NHTSA complaint #11496317 · source
  12. Filed Jul 21, 2022107,340 miKY1 injuredAirbags
    The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Durango. The contacts stated while driving at 40 MPH, the front driver’s side headrest was deployed inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact sustained pain in the neck and a headache. The contact did not seek medical assistance. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall associated with the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
    NHTSA complaint #11475193 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology