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1996 Dodge Avenger airbags problems

10 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 9 crashes reported.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
6%
crashes
9
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    8
  • Side/window
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Avenger airbags problems in other years

199519961997199819992008200920102011201220132014

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Dodge Avenger airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Dodge Avenger owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 10, 2002 · Airbags · MI

Consumer states that none of the vehicle seatbelts will stay fastened. Consumer feels unsafe driving. Please provide any further information. Mr

Filed Jul 18, 2002 · Airbags · WI · crash

While driving at 25mph was involved in a frontal collision and none of the airbags deployed. Vehicle totalled.

Filed Mar 28, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle hit a tree head-on at about 35 MPH (est.). Neither the driver side nor the passenger side airbag deployed. Passenger's head struck and shattered windshield. Driver's face struck steering wheel causing damage to mouth and shoulder. Extensive damage to the vehicle. Amazing no one was killed or seriously injured. Also, I would notice that if I was traveling over about 40 MPH, the car would shake when the brakes were applied. Car would sometimes stall when stopped. Sometimes I would have to take the car out of park and put it back into park before it would start. Also the passenger side headlight seemed to not be fully sealed as it always had condensation inside. Noticed the passenger airbag seemed to be sticking out and the glove compartment was difficult to open. I wonder if this car had been wrecked before I bought it. I know I was not told it had been. I just recently learned they do not make avengers anymore. Is there a reason for this. Are they dangerous. Could something have caused this crash other than the driving of the driver. I will be happy to provide my VIN number as soon as I can get it. Car is in storage now.

Filed Apr 3, 2000 · Airbags · OH · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 60 MPH. Driver's airbag deployed 60 seconds after impact. But, passenger's airbag did not deploy. Manufacturer will be notified.

Filed Mar 10, 1999 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was in an accident, and driver's air bag did not deploy. Also, seat belt did not hold driver back.

Filed Oct 22, 1996 · Airbags · VA · crash

Vehicle struck another vehicle from behind and air bags did not deploy. The back seat belt that held the css in, came unlatched which made the css fall forward.

Filed Oct 18, 1996 · Airbags · WV · crash · 2 injuries

When going down a moutain in foggy weather, driving about (40) or (45) MPH, lost control of vehicle and went off the road, car flipped over about (2) or (3) times and hit hillside head on and the air bags did not deploy.

Filed Oct 4, 1996 · Airbags, Seat belts · VA · crash · 2 injuries

During head-on collision dual air bags did not deploy. Rear seat belt released and threw the child in back of front seat.

Filed Feb 9, 1996 · Airbags · NJ · crash

While in an accident, the driver and passenger side air bags didn't deploy. Please describe. Tt

Filed Dec 26, 1995 · Airbags · TN · crash · 2 injuries

Upon impact estimated speed 30 MPH, passengers air bag did not deploy. Please describe details. Tt

Questions about the 1996 Dodge Avenger airbags

Does the 1996 Dodge Avenger have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 1996 Dodge Avenger, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Avenger airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Avenger airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Avenger have bad airbags?

The Dodge Avenger model years with the most airbags complaints are 2013 (154 complaints), 2012 (109 complaints) and 2008 (96 complaints).

Other 1996 Dodge Avenger problems

Suspension 59Brakes 25Engine 24Transmission 21Electrical 13Seat belts 10Acceleration 8Lights 8Steering 8Visibility 6Body 5Seats 3Wheels 3Fuel system 1Tires 1

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