2014 Chrysler Town and Country air bags problems
This is a safety-related system. If you notice symptoms, stop driving and have it inspected.
What owners report
“Driving home from work, went over train tracks and heard a pop from the passenger air bag. It did not deploy all the way, just came open. I looked online for a recall and although its very common, there wasn't one. It's a plastic peice that let go and it needs complete replacement.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 06/22/2026
“2014 Chrysler Town & Country – VIN [XXX] Both front active head restraints (driver and passenger) have self-deployed without any crash or impact, on two separate occasions about 3–4 years apart. The first occurred around 2019. Each time we were driving normally with occupants seated. We heard a sudden “pop” and the head restraint opened, exposing the internal mechanism. No one was struck or injured, but the unexpected deployment was distracting and occurred close to an occupant. After each ev…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 01/19/2026
“We were getting in to the vehicle, the vehicle was parked, and when we were getting in, the side aire bag exploded, hitting my daughter on the face, the car never was in a accident, it wasn’t hit by nothing, the car wasn’t moving, when they exploded, smoke was coming from there”
NHTSA complaint · filed 11/18/2025
“Left Rear sliding door shut door stuck in locked position and will not unlock manually or by powering. Air bag light stays on.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 08/21/2025
“Vehicle engine exploded in the middle of the night. Car would remote start on its own as I would lock the doors and walk away prior to the incident. Also the airbag light would come off and on. Notice the day of the incident that the dimmer would disappear and reappear. Very strange I thought. The house could've burned down while we were sleeping. If it wasn't for our neighbors and the quick response of those firefighters it could've possibly burned the house down while we were in there sleepin…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 07/25/2025 · fire
“The driver's side active restraint headrest deployed unexpectedly while parked. The vehicle has never been in an accident. Upon inspection, I can see where there are plastic retaining holes that that had a metal retaining pin in it cracked. The metal pin was still in its clip. The vehicle is drivable and available for inspection. The vehicle was parked and unoccupied when the head restraint went off. No injuries were incurred. However in order to drive the vehicle now, the seat back must be adj…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 07/25/2025
“I was adjusting the headrest and the active headrest Broke Free and released. No excessive pressure just a standard adjustment.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 07/16/2025
“The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, she crashed into the rear of a stopped Tesla, which crashed into another unknown vehicle. The floor air bag deployed and struck her knees. The driver's side air bag deployed. The passenger-side airbag deployed backward and struck the front windshield. No warning lights illuminated. The driver's side seat belt fractured. The passenger side seat belt was locked in its original position. The contac…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 06/23/2025 · crash
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- How common are 2014 Chrysler Town and Country air bags problems?
- 76 owners reported air bags issues to NHTSA for the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country, 8 involving a crash and 1 a fire. Counts scale with how many were sold.
- Is there a recall for 2014 Chrysler Town and Country air bags problems?
- No matching recall is on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.