Takata airbag inflators can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, and federal regulators have told owners of certain older vehicles to stop driving them until the repair is done. NHTSA keeps a Do Not Drive warning for models with unrepaired inflators. Here are twelve cars and trucks named in those warnings, with the model years each source listed.
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1. Honda Accord: Early Accord Warning
The 2001-2002 Honda Accord is on NHTSA’s Do Not Drive list because of unrepaired Takata inflators, as stated on NHTSA’s warning page.
The warning means the agency considers these older cars unsafe to drive until the inflator is replaced. A dealer can arrange the repair once a VIN lookup confirms an open recall, and the listed model years make a quick first check. Owners and used-car shoppers can enter the VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an open Takata recall.
2. Honda CR-V: Early CR-V Listed
The 2002 Honda CR-V appears on the Do Not Drive list, according to NHTSA’s Takata spotlight.
Only one model year is named here, so owners of other years should still verify their own recall status. If the VIN shows an open recall, the safest course is to stop driving and contact a dealer about the repair. Owners and used-car shoppers can enter the VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an open Takata recall.
3. Toyota Corolla: Matrix Included
Certain 2003-2004 Toyota Corollas, including the Matrix, are on the Do Not Drive list, per the NHTSA warning.
The wording says certain vehicles, so not every car from those years is necessarily covered. Checking by VIN is the way to know whether a specific Corolla or Matrix still has an unrepaired inflator. Owners and used-car shoppers can enter the VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an open Takata recall.
4. Ford Mustang: Pony Car Warning
The 2005-2014 Ford Mustang falls under the NHTSA critical warning, as noted in the NHTSA recall spotlight.
A span of ten model years makes this one of the wider ranges in the gallery. Anyone with a Mustang from that period, or considering buying one, can verify the recall status and repair history before driving it regularly. Owners and used-car shoppers can enter the VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an open Takata recall.
5. Ford Ranger: Ranger Pickups
Certain 2004-2011 Ford Rangers fall under the warning, according to NHTSA’s critical warning notice.
The notice covers certain Rangers, so the VIN lookup is what confirms whether a specific truck is affected. Used truck buyers should treat an open Takata recall as a priority before putting the vehicle into regular use. Owners and used-car shoppers can enter the VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an open Takata recall.
6. Ford Fusion: Fusion Sedans
The 2006-2012 Ford Fusion falls under the warning, per NHTSA’s notice.
These sedans are now well into used-car territory, where recall history can be easy to lose track of. Checking the VIN before a purchase or after a recent move helps catch an open inflator recall that was never handled. Owners and used-car shoppers can enter the VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an open Takata recall.
7. Nissan Sentra: Sentra Mention
Certain 2002-2006 Nissan Sentras are included under the warning, according to the NHTSA warning page.
The word certain signals that only some vehicles in that span carry unrepaired inflators. A quick lookup of the specific VIN gives a definite answer, and a dealer can handle the repair if the recall is open. Owners and used-car shoppers can enter the VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an open Takata recall.
8. Dodge Charger: Charger in the Stellantis Group
The 2006-2015 Dodge Charger is part of a group of roughly 225,000 older Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles with unrepaired Takata inflators, as reported by AutoGuide’s coverage.
The group is large, and the Charger’s span of model years is one of the longest listed. Owners can confirm through a VIN lookup whether their car is affected and arrange a replacement if so. Owners and used-car shoppers can enter the VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an open Takata recall.
9. Dodge Challenger: Challenger Included
The 2008-2014 Dodge Challenger is in the roughly 225,000-vehicle Stellantis warning group, according to AutoGuide’s report.
A muscle car that may sit in a garage for long stretches can still have an unrepaired inflator. Owners who drive it only occasionally should still verify recall status before taking it out. Owners and used-car shoppers can enter the VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an open Takata recall.
10. Jeep Wrangler: Wrangler on the List
The 2007-2016 Jeep Wrangler is in the roughly 225,000-vehicle warning group, per AutoGuide’s article.
Many older Wranglers remain in daily use, so open recalls are worth checking, especially on vehicles bought used. A VIN check takes little time and shows whether a particular Jeep has an open Takata recall. Owners and used-car shoppers can enter the VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an open Takata recall.
11. Dodge Durango: Durango SUVs
The 2004-2009 Dodge Durango is in the roughly 225,000-vehicle Stellantis warning group, according to AutoGuide’s warning story.
Three-row SUVs often carry families, which makes it especially worthwhile to confirm recall status. If the VIN shows an open recall, a dealer can explain the repair steps and what to do until it is finished. Owners and used-car shoppers can enter the VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an open Takata recall.
12. Honda Civic: Early Civic Warning
The 2001-2002 Honda Civic is on the Do Not Drive list, as stated on NHTSA’s warning page.
Compact cars from this era are common budget purchases, so used buyers are most likely to meet them. Verifying the VIN before handing over money avoids inheriting an unrepaired inflator, and a dealer can fix an open recall. Owners and used-car shoppers can enter the VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an open Takata recall.
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