46 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2014 Dodge Avenger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Dodge Avenger based on all problems reported for the 2014 Avenger.
The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 40 mph, the occupant restraint controller in the driver's seat activated inadvertently and head restraint deployed. The contact stated that her daughter was struck in the back of the head by the head restraint. The contact stated that her daughter had not observed warning light before or after the failure. The contact's daughter had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 17v640000 (seats, air bags); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.
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The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to her residence and then to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair was completed by the previous owner in November 2022. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,056.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while her husband was reversing the vehicle out of a parking space, the driver’s side air bag independently deployed without incident. The contact stated that a grayish colored smoke was coming from underneath the steering wheel after the deployment. The contact initially called her insurance provider who referred her to a local dealer; the dealer then referred her to the manufacturer and a claim was filed. The vehicle was taken to bakersfield Chrysler Jeep (3101 cattle dr, bakersfield, CA 93313) where an inspector was sent from the manufacturer to investigate the failure. The contact then received an email from the manufacturer that stated that her claim was denied and that the failure was a result of normal wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
The active head restrains (ahr) deployed without vehicle being involved in collision. This could have caused injury and even death if anyone was operating the vehicle while it deployed. No warning lamps are active, but the system is clearly deployed.
Passenger headrest airbag deployed without collision when vehicle was parked while occupants were not in vehicle. Increased in safety hazard as airbag deployed prematurely.
I was driving and heard a loud pop. Looked at my passenger seat and saw the head rest came off the plastic holding in airbag. The bag did not deploy as far as I can see. I was in motion when it popped. I called to see if dealership would fix but they want me to pay since there is no recall but I feel when it comes to safety it should be fixed with no charge to customer especially when it was a malfunction on car.
My car is a 2014 doge Avenger that has the occupancy restrain failure code. I have done some research and found out the gm put only a certain number of these cars on the recall list: however, my car was not placed on the list. Unfortunately for me, I am having that issue. I would like to ask if there is anything possible you could do to get my recall service by Dodge.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the driver's frontal head rest air bag deployed independently without warning. There were no reported injuries due to the deployment. The contact drove the vehicle to benny boyd lockhart Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (2000 s colorado st, lockhart, TX 78644) where he was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The contact was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The VIN was not available.
I was driving the car down the road when all of a sudden the wheels locked up and pulled hard left and my steering wheel locked up as well and I crashed.
Between in the middle of September til now. I purchase this vehicle on a Monday with $500 down. 2014 Dodger Avenger with 74k and bought the other$500. So in total $1000 down. And when I bought the car up to the dealership. It had to get expected, no receipt for it or nothing so I don't know what they had expected. Therefore, everything was good. I had to bring it back to dealership after I called them about the problem. I have paid two cars off and this is my worse experience I had with a vehicle I was driving. It was good while it last but the second time same thing happen first time. I would like to get my down payment back along with the notes I was paying. Thank you and god bless. This happened while car was in motion to were I would have had a little traffic behind me. Since Saturday night it's been parked and Monday 10/14/2019.
Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v-668000 (seat belts, air bags), however the parts for the recall remedy was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The olathe Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram 15500 w 117th st, olathe, KS 66062 (913) 780-3700 and victory Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram 1720 n 100 terrace, kansas city, KS 66111 (913) 653-0395 was contacted and confirmed the parts were not available. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Dr.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags) and the recall repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that a year later when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer where it was diagnosed with occupant restraint control failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The passenger active headrest restraint popped open while the vehicle was stationary and the plastic pieces inside of it broke making it unable to reset.
"takata recall" I got a letter for a safety recall on my 2014 Dodge Avenger sxt for safety recall #61/ NHTSA 16v-668 - occupant restraint controller. Everything was going fine until June 1st when all sudden when driving my air bag icon would flash on and off. Tried bring it back to local dealership that had fixed the recall saying something was wrong and that I had just brought the car in not long ago for a recall. They looked it up and seen that I was just in but wouldn't just look at car for the issue.
This vehicle had a safety recall of s61. Work was performed and then aur bag light and signal came on. We need help getting this fixed. This light and air bag signal turned on immediately while exiting the Dodge dealership. I have 2 witness stating light was not on nor warning alarm. Could this module have a defect.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 45 mph, the passenger side headrest padding separated and pushed forward. The contact pushed the padding back, but it did not latch back to the frame. The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer (jt's Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler in lexington, 803-220-3725). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Also, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 25,200. Parts distribution disconnect.
I keep getting notifications in the mail that my part is ready, and am being told to contact my dealership. I physically went down to the dealership per my appointment and they claimed no part or software was available to fix it.
Takata recall, this has been on recall since September of 2016, with no remedy! this is important if and when there is an accident.
Takata recall. Seat belts will not click and come undone randomly. My car went limp and would not drive over 10 miles per hour due to mechanical failure while driving. Also the car shut off another day while on the highway in motion. Car needed to be towed to vip. Suspension system required replacement.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (and seats, air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact called the mc kays Dodge Chrysler Jeep and ram dealer who informed them that the remedy was not available. The contact had not experienced any failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms remedy not yet available.
"takata recall" I was notified about this problem back in October 2016, it is now the end of June 2017 and haven't heard anything back. I think this problem has not been remendied in a proper amount of time. My familys safty is at risk.
The contact owns a 2014 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 repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact felt unsafe driving the vehicle. The contact inquired about the recall process and part availability and was informed that owners would receive a second recall notice when parts become available in June of 2017. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Recall for airbags. Still havent had any solutions for the recall since sept 2016.
2014 Dodge Avenger. Consumer writes in regards to remedy not available to repair occupant restraint controller recall notice 16v668000.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags) had exceeded a reasonable time for the repair. The contact received the recall notification six months ago. Bob pfort Dodge dealer located in florida at phone number: 850-4824601, advised that the parts were unavailable for repair. The manufacturer advised that parts will be available August or September of 2017. The contact did not experience a failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000. VIN tool confirms remedy not yet available.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags. The dealer stated that the parts for the repair were unavailable. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata air bags unsafe I dont want to be killed due to bad building!!!!!!.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belt) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to sam leman Dodge in peoria , IL where they confirmed the part was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced any failures. The VIN tool confirms part not available.
The headrest on the passenger seat has a head restraint that activated while the car was parked, backed in, with no way of any car getting behind it, and not involved in any accident. According to the dealer there has been other instances of this occurring. Chrysler engineering is looking into this problem, have been for nearly a month now, and I was instructed it o. K. To drive with out restraints.
The contact owns a 2014 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 was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall!! this is a company vehicle that has been sitting since November 2016!! due to insurance purposes and safety we have not allowed anyone to drive this vehicle. We have a case with fca but the time it is taking to remedy this problem is ridiculous.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.