Air Bag Light On problems of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

34 problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2013 Dodge Avenger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Dodge Avenger based on all problems reported for the 2013 Avenger.

1 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2021

The airbag light keeps going on and off making a dinging noise. There is recalls for vehicles that are the same as mine yet for some reason mine is not recalled. This happens every time that I start the car and continues while I am driving.

2 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2021

The airbag light don't go off at all upon driving when accelerating the engine jerks very badly like there is some power lost going in with the engine I have to press hard for acceleration then it drives smooth then the car shuts off on my an my husband from traveling an when raining the wipers get stuck an moves like a robot so we have to pull over because we can't see due to electric problems with the wiper an this isn't safe at all for nobody car stalling out plus wipers get stuck an the move like a robot not safe.

3 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While driving 10 mph, the passenger side head restraint popped opened and struck the occupant in the head without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminat or injuries. The contact called louisville Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (5311 dixie hwy, louisville, ky 40216, (502) 410-2413), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

4 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while, driving 35 mph. The passenger side head rest exploded without impact. The air bag warning indicator light was illuminated. The passenger sustained ligament, neck, and head injuries medical attention was provided. There was no fire or police report filed. The vehicle was towed to dick hannah Dodge 3517 ne auto mall dr, vancouver, wa 98662 (360) 342-9518 but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who provided case number 34438330 however, no further assistance was provided. . The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was not available ap.

5 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2019

Takata recall, the air bag light comes on and off it mainly stays on, sometimes the seat belt if put on at a right time the air bag light will stay off but only for a few minutes.

6 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2019

The airbag light keeps going on and off. A few times I would undo my seatbelt and then secure it again and it would go off. But it comes back on again. Brakes: I have had all 4 brakes replaced and my brakes still squeak and they grind. Ive had this done twice and it does not fix the issue. It makes a rattling sound when going uphill. And squeeks and grinds when coming to a stop. This has been going on for months.

7 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2018

Good afternoon, to whom this may concern. My vehicle has the air bag light on and I have been going to the dealer ship to get this taken care of and every time I have gone to the dealer they are telling me I have to pay for them to remove the air bag light when a recall was in place for the occupant restraint controller, they fixed that issue but the issue of the air bag still remains. They are asking me to pay $139. 00 for them to find the issue and then pay another extra amount to resolve this matter. They are refusing to fix this issue without a cost and it has been way too long trying to get this resolved.

8 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2018

Airbag light is on from a while, after checking the error codes, due head set restraint controller. Not sure what to do.

9 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the seat belt failed to remain locked into the latch in the event of a crash due to the otc failure. The contact called the anderson Dodge dealer (5711 e state st, rockford, IL 61108; 815-229-2000) and was informed that due to the air bag warning indicator remaining illuminated, the entire air bag system would fail. The dealer stated that the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they were expecting parts around August. The dealer was not aware of parts being available around that time or at all. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

10 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While attempting to start the vehicle, the contact placed the key in the ignition and was able to turn the key to the start position, but the vehicle failed to crank. The air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed as having a faulty air bag, which needed to be replaced. The mechanic stated that a recall was associated with the vehicle for the air bag, but the contact could not determine which air bag or the recall details. The vehicle was taken to blake fulenwider ram Chrysler Dodge Jeep (3000 n saint marys street, beeville, TX 78102 (855) 996-5681) where the air bag was replaced. The contact assumed that the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. In addition, the seat belt indicator illuminated on and off. The contact called lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of corpus christi (4313 s staples st, corpus christi, TX 78411 (361) 288-2510) where the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 13v282000 (electrical system, air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall and did not offer any further assistance. The failure mileage was unavailable.

11 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who found code: b1c14, indicating that the front driver's head rest circuit control was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that a case worker would call her, but she received no response. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

12 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact did not receive a recall notification, but found online that the VIN was included in an open recall. The contact called colonial Dodge Jeep (24 coolidge st hudson, MA 01749) and was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v68000 (seat belts, air bags). The remedy part for the repair was not available. The contact was advised to call NHTSA to expedite the part. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

13 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2017

Air bag light goes off and on while driving. It can stay on for several minutes then turn off and back on again. Car has 60,000 miles. Local dealership tells me it will cost over 120 to diagnose. I worry about the safety of this problem if the vehicle is to get into an accident.

14 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2017

8-21-2017 had a recall preformed for a airbag issue. After the repair was done there was still a code in the system for the driver active headrest control circuit open. I had already investigated the airbag light ( March 2017) and found many sites stating a broken wire in drivers seat. When I got the car home I finally investigate the wire issue and found the black wire approximately 2 inches before a yellow connector where a plastic stretcher was applied broken inside the fiber covering of the 2 wires. I was a mechanic for 30 years so I stripped the wires and reattached. The light is still on so I am thinking when it broke or what ever it caused a system issue and that this was a known issue and should be repaired by Chrysler at no charge. This vehicle has been one of the best Chrysler products I have owned. The service technician said it could cost around 400 to fix.

15 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While driving 55 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v680000 (seat belts, air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the parts for the recall repair would be available on June 1, 2017. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

16 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While driving 70 mph, the headrest air bag deployed. The instrument panel warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.

17 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2016

I have had an airbag problem indicator light and significantly increased risk of injury in my car for over a year now. This needs to be fixed ASAP in order to prevent catastrophe.

18 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The billy bender dealer and manufacturer stated that parts would be available in June. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

19 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While the vehicle was stationary, the driver side air bag indicator remained illuminated. In addition, the vehicle accelerated on its own and stalled without warning on numerous occasions. The battery indicator illuminated without warning and the vehicle stalled on another occasion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 80,512.

20 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated without warning or impact. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the clock spring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

21 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While performing a routine inspection on the vehicle, the contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact was a certified mechanic who had an obd 2 reader that produced failure code: b1c14, which indicated a totally integrated power module failure. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 13v282000 (air bags, electrical system) had a remedy that required replacement for the exact failure that the contact experienced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,500.

22 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2016

Takata recalls purchased car in June of 2016 airbag light on when purchased. Used car dealer says he can't fix it and and a new car dealer says there are no recalls on my car. I've now been stuck with a dangerous vehicle. What can I do?.

23 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2016

Airbag light is going off. And steering wheel is shaking when airbag light goes on.

24 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2016

While driving, the airbag light came on. Took it to the dealership and they said it was the driver side head rest airbag.

25 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While driving 55 mph, the instrument panel light started to flicker and the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver side headrest sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.

26 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/11/2015

Air bag light illuminated. VIN not in recall range.

27 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/16/2015

This week, my airbag light began to blink intermittently, usually when accelerating. After a day, the light came to be on continuously. I got the vehicle to the shop on Saturday and was informed the active headrest on the driver side had an open circuit and that the entire airbag system was disabled until we can replace the currently backordered part at a cost of ~$300 plus labor. This is a part that was covered under a recall for my make, model, and year for the active headrest, but my VIN does not seem to be included. At this time, I am driving over 100 miles a day with no airbags in a 3 year old car. It is not safe and it is a part that apparently should have been included in the recall. A part that is never used in a 3 year old car should not fail and definitely not do so in such a critical system. Chrysler told me they'd add my vehicle to a list for review and let me know if they'll cover the part or not. Meanwhile, my extended warranty won't cover it because they feel as I do that Chrysler should.

28 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2015

Four ways come on for no reason while driving down the road. Also air bag light has been on since 60 days after driving car.

29 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

Airbag light stays on.

30 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/09/2015

6/9/15 car in motion city street refused to accelerate. Coasted to side. Dealer ship replaced tran pump& torque converter. 7/21 at stop light heard hard knock, stuck in 1st gear coasted to side. Dealership did tran overhaul. 7/29 again! on freeway complete shut down of engine and electrical and coasted off freeway ramp. Glad we did not get killed. Dealership said fixed issue. My son nor I will drive it any longer. Other issue was airbag light continuously on 2nd dealership said airbags may not work. Glad no accidents occurred.

31 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the head restraint warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for NHTSA campaign number: 13v282000 (air bags , electrical system ) however, the vehicle was not repaired. The technician stated that wiring behind the seats needed to be replaced before they could perform the recall remedy. The vehicle was not repaired however, the VIN tool confirms the recall was completed. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The manufacturer informed the contact that they had to stand behind their dealer's decision. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

32 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

Takata recall air bag light won't go off I'm afraid the airbag won't deploy.

33 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2014

Airbag light keep coming on while driving with warning bell. Eventually stayed on constantly. Took car to Dodge dealership, they replaced a module ai. To months later, start having same problem. Took it back they claim that they replaced the same part. Few weeks later my airbag light is jumping back on.

34 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2014

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags) and contacted the dealer (anderson Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram, 5711 e state st, rockford, IL 61108, (888) 213-3468). The dealer indicated that the remedy and parts were unavailable for over two years. A mechanic also inspected the dtc for the air bag warning indicator and stated that the part needed was unavailable to be ordered and advised the contact to call a dealer. The contact called the dealer for months, but they were unable to determine when the remedy and parts would become available. Months later, the air bag indicator flashed and remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.



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