Air Bag Problems of Dodge Avenger - part 1

Powertrain fail , airbag failed to deploy.

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I was driving and I stopped at a stop sign. When I got ready to go, the car stalled and stopped and wouldn't start. After 30 minutes, it started but I ended up having it towed. My mechanic was able to replicate it after putting the car in the sun, running it for 10 minutes and then driving it. When the mechanic tried to look at it, he couldn't find anything to cause it to stop. I look it to the dealership. They were unable to replicate it or find the problem. It seems to happen when the car gets hot it stops without warning. Other people in the Dodge Avenger online group have experienced the same thing. The horn also keeps beeping without warning and the airbag sign is on. I think all of these items are connected. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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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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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.

My 2008 Dodge Avenger airbag light has been on for a while, I believe that’s something that is defective and should be fixed by the manufacture. I’d called a dealership and was told it was not a recall and therefore not covered. When the wipers are turned on in the morning and then turned off, they continue to wipe even turned off. When I use the right blinker, the light in the dashboard dims seems like an electrical problem. I believe other things might be wrong but I’m not a mechanic. I would like my car to get inspected for safety. Thank you.

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Every time I start my car, the airbag lights stays on. It will not turn off.

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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.

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The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v640000 (seats, air bags). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence, the contact entered the vehicle and observed that the headrest was uneven. The contact inspected the headrest from the rear of the vehicle where she observed that the headrest had separated but was still attached to the middle of the headrest. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,206.

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 contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop where it was diagnosed that there was an open circuit in the front driver-side airbag squib and that it needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 227,000.

Airbag lights turns on and off and I think it's a manufacturer problem with the harness behind or under the seat. I read it's a common problem.

Air bag warning light and alarm on the dash board.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the passenger’s side seat headrest exploded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v282000 (electrical system, air bags) and 11v315000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.

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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 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.

Was hit from the rear emd amd air bags did not deploy. Back bumper was totally destroyed amd brakes go out fast.

While driving my airbag light came on I checked for recalls it tells me there is no unrepaired recalls on my car but something’s not right.

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.

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 dash warning light for an airbag problem came on yesterday.

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.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that their vehicle's check engine light and air bag warning light had illuminated. The vehicle's cruise control, buttons on the steering wheel and occupant restraint control had all began malfunctioning, as well. The contact stated that their vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags) and on August 20,2022 the remedy was completed. The contact stated the air bag and occupant restraint warning light was still illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000.

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

Air bags from steering wheel did not deploy in a at fault rear end accident. Driver suffered from neck and back injuries. Problem has not been inspected. No warning lamps.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bags warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000.

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 contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while 35 mph, the passenger’s side air bag deployed without incident or warning. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 284,000.

The contact owned a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while her grandson was driving at unknown speed and he lost control of the vehicle. The contact was informed by the police officer, that the vehicle flipped 4 time and the driver was not wear his seat belt, which caused the drive to be ejected from his seat and was found half inside the cab and half outside the driver side window. The contact stated all the other air bags deployed, except the front driver side airbag. The contact was informed the driver was deceased when found by the police and the front passenger sustain injuries on her left shoulder, had chest pains, laceration on her right leg and scratches on her left leg. The contact stated the front passenger did seek medical attention at the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance company deemed the vehicle total loss. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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.