2014 Dodge Avenger problems
Owners have filed 330 complaints about the 2014 Dodge Avenger with NHTSA. Air bags account for 20.9% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 12.7%.
Complaints330
Crashes39
Fires5
Injuries21
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 20.9% · 69
Engine 12.7% · 42
Seat belts 11.8% · 39
Electrical system 10.3% · 34
Seats 7.3% · 24
Unknown or other 5.8% · 19
Service brakes 4.8% · 16
Vehicle speed control 4.5% · 15
Severity
Of those complaints, 39 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 21 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Dodge Avenger in this data, 2014 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2008 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 26 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 50,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags & seat belts); 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
It is the airbags but I'm not sure if it's considered the takata recall. But I've received two to three different letters about the recall and I've gone to the dealership numerous times. Everytime they say they don't have the parts to fix and now the airbag light keeps going on and off. I called to schedule an appointment for one of the two recalls and not they are saying there is no record of a recall for my car. Air bags
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. Air bags · reported at 105,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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