Consumer's vehicle was involved in an accident. There were two occupants in the vehicle. Upon impact, airbags in the front did not deploy. Vehicle was moving at 45 MPH, and the vehicle went into a ditch. Both occupants suffered head traumas. Consumer contacted chrysler, and was told by the manufacturer in writing that the air bags were not suppose to deploy.
1997 Dodge Avenger airbags problems
13 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). 12 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- crashes
- 12
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal10
- Side/window1
At what mileage
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Dodge Avenger airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Dodge Avenger airbags
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Dodge Avenger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have a 1997 dodge avenger some of my problems I have not fixed I am about to go broke. I have more problems with my tires, brakes, and rotors. The paint is chipping off my car in spots. My tires wear fast, my airbag is loose the cover on it. My brakes are awful I have to replace them a lot. I love my car but there is too many problems....
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a concrete wall at 60 MPH impact, and neither air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer have not been notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Frontal collision on a wet road condition at 40 MPH, in which both air bags did not deploy. Provide any further information.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision . Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Also, restraints did not retract.
Driver's side airbag did not deploy at impact to severe front end damage.
Was going 30mph when a deer ran out in front of vehicle, vehicle swerved to miss deer, and hit a tree stump, and went sailing. Then, hit some trees head-on. Upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy. Vehicle declared totaled. Driver suffered brain damage.
Consumer was traveling at approximately 35 MPH and broadsided vehicle. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing serious neck/back, and shoulder injuries. Also, vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer claimed airbags worked properly by not deploying , the impact was 30 degrees away from head on, and did not create 17g of force in order for airbags to deploy.
Consumer was driving at approximately 30-40 MPH and another vehicle ran in front ,hitting it, and pushing consumer's vehicle off the road into a car lot, hitting 3 vehicles upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy , causing head and face injuries. Also, front end was push into windshield.
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Avenger airbags
Does the 1997 Dodge Avenger have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the airbags of the 1997 Dodge Avenger, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Dodge Avenger airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 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 1997 Dodge Avenger problems
Suspension 19Brakes 18Engine 10Lights 6Wheels 6Electrical 5Seat belts 4Steering 4Transmission 4Body 3Tires 3Visibility 3Locks 1
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