The 2009 Dodge Durango has 4 recalls, all involving the frontal airbags on both the driver and passenger sides, where the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
Both the driver and passenger airbag inflators are affected by the same class of defect: prolonged exposure to heat and humidity degrades the propellant inside the inflator, which can cause it to explode with far more force than intended during a crash deployment. The passenger-side inflator concern is specifically tied to vehicles sold or registered in high-humidity states and territories including Florida, Texas, Hawaii, and several others. All four recalls share the same core danger, and prior repair attempts on some vehicles did not fully resolve the issue across the affected population.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front airbag inflator may explode during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Heat, humidity, and temperature cycling can degrade the chemical propellant in the driver's airbag over time. If the airbag deploys, it may release with excessive force, scattering fragments and damaging the airbag assembly, which could prevent it from working properly.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the driver's airbag inflator with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can enter the dual-stage driver frontal air bag inflator, potentially causing it to rupture over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may fail or deploy unexpectedly, potentially injuring occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
