Air Bag Problems of Dodge Avenger - part 2

Dodge Avenger owners have reported 264 problems related to air bag (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Avenger based on all problems reported for the Avenger.

36 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 11/02/2020

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.

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37 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 11/01/2020

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.

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38 Air Bag problem of the 2009 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 10/02/2020

The pcmcia light comes on then goes off. Car will some times chugs and wants to shut off in motion.

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39 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 10/01/2020

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.

40 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 09/25/2020

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

41 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 09/23/2020

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

42 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 09/15/2020

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

43 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 09/10/2020

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

44 Air Bag problem of the 2012 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 08/21/2020

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while vehicle was parked. The passenger side headrest deployed without warning the vehicle was taken to whitten brothers Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram of midlothian 10701 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23235 (804) 352-2615 where informed teh vehcile was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 17v640000 seats, air bags. However, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. . The failure mileage was 52,000. Ap.

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45 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 08/05/2020

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.

46 Air Bag problem of the 2009 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 08/01/2020

Warning light airbags.

47 Air Bag problem of the 2010 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 07/16/2020

Occupant restraint controller.

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48 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 05/18/2020

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.

49 Air Bag problem of the 2012 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 04/17/2020

Airbag issues have always been a problem and car was purchased brand new. Driver side head restraint is faulty again and repairs will cost 1100 to replace the entire head rest.

50 Air Bag problem of the 2012 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 01/15/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the frontal passenger's seat headrest deployed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed to check for recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The vehicle was taken to ferman Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram � wesley chapel (24314 FL-54, lutz, FL 33559) and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair of the vehicle. The contact declined the repair. Additionally, the driver's side headrest deployed while parked in the driveway. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17v640000 (seats, air bags) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

51 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 12/19/2019

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.

52 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 12/13/2019

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.

53 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 12/02/2019

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.

54 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 11/30/2019

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.

55 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 11/07/2019

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.

56 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 10/19/2019

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.

57 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 10/18/2019

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.

58 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 10/12/2019

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.

59 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 09/22/2019

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.

60 Air Bag problem of the 2012 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 08/28/2019

Vehicle was serviced for airbag recalls however the light stays on constantly. Not long after buying the vehicle, I would put use the turn signal and the windshield wipers would come on, they still do from time to time. I took it in for service at the dealer and they could not figure out the problem. Also, from time to time, the air conditioner button will not work. The only way to get it to work is to rapidly turn the knob from side to side. It has sometimes taken up to 5 minutes to get it to work.

61 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 07/26/2019

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.

62 Air Bag problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 07/15/2019

Takata recall. - I am approximately 2 years old with the light from the driver's airbag turned on all the time. I had it reviewed and I was informed that it is a defect in the bag and that it will not be opened in the event of an incident. Two years have passed and no revision is called for replacement. With the shift lever I was sent by Chrysler a notice to carry out a revision, I did it and today after 2 years being in a street stopped and trying to make the change to drive I could never move it I just got stuck and could not drive more. How many more times will I have to call to do something about it? because I had to pay my composure and Chrysler refused to reimburse me for that money arguing that my car is no longer guaranteed !!!!!.

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63 Air Bag problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 06/17/2019

My baby seat belt started coming on for a about 30 seconds then it go off going for about a few days. When driving the car. 66.

64 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 04/04/2019

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.

65 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 01/01/2019

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.

66 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 12/04/2018

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.

67 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 11/13/2018

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.

68 Air Bag problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 09/14/2018

Takata recall- I have been in two accidents with my Dodge Avenger 08. First was when I hit a deer my entire body was slammed into the steering column, knew out teeth and broke bones months ago, no airbag deployed nor did not seatbelt engage. The car was in motion travelling about 40 miles an hour. The second accident was run off the road by a van travelling in the the midle of the road coming directoy at me. I had to serve hard right, I ended up in a deep ditch in which I slwmmed into a cement wasii again no airbag, no seatbelt, hit my head so hard I was knowcked ucounisious, servaer facial trama, back, neck and head. Still have no short term menory as well as severe back painl this has ruined my life ,.

69 Air Bag problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 09/13/2018

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70 Air Bag problem of the 2012 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 08/22/2018

While sitting in the stationary vehicle the driver side active headrest deployed with out being in a collision.



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