general problems of the 2013 Dodge Avenger - part 1

Powertrain fail , airbag failed to deploy.

Both head rest which is attached to airbags or have airbags in them I don’t know but the exploded open. Headrest could have exploded while someone was in the seat and got head injuries. No problem has not been confirmed by anyone but myself,husband and self employed mechanic, I didn’t know what to do. No, no type of warning before it happen. Passenger one exploded January 2025, driver exploded about may 2025.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive with multiple warning lights illuminated. The contact also noticed that warning light on the instrument would blink and off. The contact also stated that the horn inadvertently honk while the vehicle also lost motive power. The vehicle was able to restart however the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v282000 (electrical system, air bags) and referred the contact to the nhsta hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

I was driving my car and the active headrests on the driver side and passenger side both deployed prematurely. I wasn't in any collisions and the headrests deployed. It was very unexpected when they went off as I was driving to school it put both my safety and my sisters safety at risk when they deployed. As stated previously I am unsure as to why they went off as I was never involved in any collisions. There were no warning lamps or any messages prior to them deploying.

The tipm failed causing the car to shut off and not start again. The problem has been confirmed by upstate auto. There was a recall on the tipm but it was not replaced instead some occupant restraints were replaced instead and now the manufacturer does not make the tipm part anymore.

The headrest in front passenger side made a loud noise and opened. It's scared me, because I had no clue what the noise was from at the time. It was night time and all I can say is thank god no other cars were near me. . . I probably would have wrecked. I'm very thankful that my son was not sitting there when it happened. There were no lights or warnings and I never knew that could happen let alone know the headrests could pop open. The vehicle has not been looked at our inspected. I seen there was a recall on this but after entering my VIN, it says this car has no active recalls.

My husband a I were driving down the highway and all of a sudden a loud sound a bam the air bag in the passenger seat blew open and dang near gave my husband whiplash. Also I have had the thermostat replaced 3 times in 2 years and the car is still overheating. The abs sensor will not go off and its like the emergency brake is stuck. I can be driving and when I try to stop it is like its locking up.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph the driver seat head rest restraint erroneously deployed. The contact indicated that during the incident the vehicle had not crashed or abruptly stopped to cause the headrest restraint to deploy. During the incident the contact sustained an injured neck. No medical treatment was required. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.

3/24/2022, mileage 102742. Airbag light intermittently turns on and off.

Purchased this car 3 yrs a go about 2 weeks ago the airbag light remains on constantly the car was parked but remains on constantly. The car has 107k I search for recall on this site and nothing even though there are over 485 complaints for the same issue. What does it take to get this noticed by mopar this is obviously a safety hazard. I bet if one of mopar's dependents was driving a 2013 Dodge Avenger they would get it fixed today for free via a recall are you listening mopar??? I am sure you read these complaints. I will contact a Chrysler dealer in the area and see if they will do the right thing and fix this safety issue for free but after reading all these complaints looks like a losing battle. Mopar is you want to have customers buy your cars do the right thing a get a recall out on this airbag issue.

The air bag light turns on and off while driving, along with a ding, indicating that there is a problem with the air bag.

Car started running hot no lights on. Fan stopped working. Also replace break parts and still a break problem. Then air bag has a recall found out at dealer ship after purchase and they refused to fix. I was driving when vehicle ran hot now stuck on side of road.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after multiple attempts with the security light flashing on the dashboard. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic and was informed that the tipm was defective. The failure was linked to NHTSA campaign number: 13v282000 (electrical system, air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included. The contact was referred to NHTSA for assistance. Since the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to fields Chrysler Jeep Dodge sanford (750 towne center blvd, sanford, FL 32771) where it was diagnosed with a defective tipm and remained in the possession of the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

I I was sitting in the parking lot of a grocery store when the active head restraint exploded on the passenger side head rest. My vehicle was not moving and there was no contact with any other vehicle or object. I took my vehicle back to the dealer and they stated you can not even order parts to have this fixed until 05/01/2021. He stated he would try to close it but because it is made with cheap plastic it was probably broke.

Driver headrest deployed when no accident occurred. Very frustrated because neck is starting to hurt when driving because the headrest is forward but 50%. This happened 1 month ago, 10/01/2020. Vehicle was parked, not occupied.

Engine shut off while driving brakes locked steering locked vehicle no start.

Deployed airbag loss of power engine shut off while driving brakes lock steering lock no start.

Passenger headrest airbag deployed while driving engine stalls while driving lost steering brake locks loss of power vehicle would not start.

Passenger headrest exploded while parked in a parking lot no damage from other vehicles or damage from outside.

Hello I guess my car has a recall I didnt no I went to the dealership got some parts my in there system I work out of town I travel alot drove the out of state I got in a accident police came wrote a report said it was my fault in the impact the airbags never open and the seat bet became loss it takes longer to return in its rolled up position I thought maybe the airbags didnt open cause the impact wasnt hard enough will I just left it like that I ended up fixing the car on my own didnt wont more problems with the insurance didnt make it a bigger deal around christmas time all this coronavirus happens this was in texas my job ended I came back home to nevada time passed went to the dealer to get more parts nothing a few days later yesterday I get a text from the dealer my car has a recall they won't to fix it and Chrysler is going to pay for my rental cause they need the car a few days I could have been hurt real bad I fix the car on my own cause I didnt need more problems my back still hurts from time to time I just thought I share this experience thank u.

I purchase the car, and the dealership California direct motors failed to inform me of the safety recall, and its still an un going problem, I have not received my plates / registration. So legally I'm not the owner until this get cleared. I'm afraid to drive the car. Please help me.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

While driving approximately 30-35 mph on a city street the front passenger head rest airbag had went off with passenger in the seat. There was no accident involved to cause the airbag to deploy.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 50 mph, the front passenger and driver air bags suddenly deployed without warning or an impact. There were no injuries. The contact took the vehicle to mack grubbs motors (located at 1480 highway 98 e, columbia, ms 39429, 601-376-9938). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,830.

Just leaving a parking lot going maybe 15 mph at the most and the driver head rest popped out and a spring went flying. The vehicle was not hit or did not make any impact with anything, not even a speed bump. The head rests are extremely uncomfortable now and it was terrifying getting hit in the back of the head with my 1 year old daughter in the back seat. Local dealership advised this is not under a recall so it would be something we would have to pay out of pocket for. Estimate was close to $3,000. That is absurd when it is a defect and not something that I caused.

The headrests in my Dodge Avenger have popped forward several times. Sometimes they would pop forward merely from the heat, as I live in a very hot area. I had the orc replaced as part of safety recall s61, however the vehicles safety is reduced because the headrests will not stay locked in due to broken plastic locks which are supposed to hold it back. Apparently the headrests are not covered under the recall as it currently stands. The car is uncomfortable to drive, and in the case of an accident, the headrests will not be able to deploy since they are now permanently deployed. I thought the headrests were already covered by the previous recall, which is why I am filing now.

My airbags did not go off when I hit the car in oncoming traffic. My frame was bent and both cars were totaled. I've sustained many injuries that are unknown of treatment completion.

The front passenger seat headrest deployed without notice or accident striking my wife in the head. There was no collision or impact in any way. I had just pulled out into the road and while accelerating I heard a noise sounding like a spring under pressure uncoiling. We were going approximately 20 mph. My wife screamed as the headrest struck the back of her head. It hit with enough force to give her a headache for a couple hours.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph and making a left turn the driver side anti whiplash air bag device which was located in the head rest erroniously deployed. The contact indicated that there was no crash or impact to the vehicle when the failure occurred. The contact sustained a neck injury which required medical treatment. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer tri-city Dodge 833 s. Van buren rd, eden nc and manufacturer were both notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,600. Jft.

I purchsed this vehicle used . After 2 months the engine is sputtering when going up hill. It doesnt feel or sound right.

The passenger headrest deployed/ snapped forward on its own while driving. There was no passenger, therefore no injury. I had this vehicle at Dodge liberty in rapid city, sd last week and requested this be checked, the technician that checked it said he "had no idea, stated it looks like the plastic broke" when I got home I called the dealer back and spoke to the parts department, he said, "I have seen this before and that the part would cost $454. Is there a recall of any kind by Chrysler?.

The passenager head restraint system is throwing an error they cannot figure out. The local service department, and Chrysler's star team (engineers) cannot figure out the problem. They have had my car for five weeks. It's time for them to replace the defective vehicle.

Recall was replaced for seat belt restraint control for driver but light still remained on after the recall part was repaired, passenger seat restraint controller may have the same issue.

I have reached out to the dealer twice in the last year. I have been told twice that they will correct it in 30 days parts are coming in. They have not contacted me yet that they are ready to repair it.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, 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 dealer (central valley Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram fiat 4460 mchenry Ave, modesto, CA 95356 (209) 526-3300) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The manufacturer advised him to contact NHTSA for part availability. The contact had not experienced a failure.