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 the federal safety agency 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.
2011 Dodge Avenger airbags problems
35 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 97,000. 8 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 35
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 97,000
- crashes
- 8
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Dodge Avenger airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Dodge Avenger airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
Recall number 13V282000 · Recall details
What 2011 Dodge Avenger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the check engine warning light and air bag warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the cruise control, buttons on the steering wheel, and occupant restraint control were malfunctioning. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) and the recall repair was completed. The contact stated that the air bag and occupant restraint warning light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,998.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the rear turn signals became inoperable. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V282000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.
Air bag light driverside been on for months drain my battery now air bag light goes off on
On 7/24/2020 I was involved in an a front end accident. After taking it to a collision center they went directly through the insurance company. The insurance sompany agent indicated they totaled out the car due to an air bag issue. The clock spring in the steering wheel caused the air bag light to turn on, they also indicated the the air bag control module would need to be replaced and a seatbelt module. The agent said that would be thousands of dollars to replace and it's not safe for the roads so they totaled the car out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge avenger. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle windshield wipers and turning signal independently activated. In addition, the steering column and the gear shifter failed to function. The seat belt and air bags warning lights were illuminated. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v315000 (steering) and 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was taken to (scott evans chrysler dodge jeep ram located at 2280 bankhead hwy, carrollton, ga 30116) where they diagnosed that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while parked, the horn actuated independently and the instrument cluster flickered on and off. The vehicle was driven to the residence and there was an abnormal smoke odor in the cabin in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to daytona dodge chrysler jeep ram & fiat located at 1450 n tomoka farms rd suite a, daytona beach, fl 32124, 1450 n tomoka farms rd suite a, daytona beach, fl 32124, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the horn assembly, speed sensor, and the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,999.
Vehicles air bag light has been on for about 2 years, I took it to my mechanic and he said a code pulled indicating circuit 1 is open, but when searching parts in his system it indicated theres no parts for fix at this time.
Vehicle air bag light has been on for months,recently took it in for the orc recall dealer advised that's not the reason for the recall, hes had multiple other dodge avengers come in with the same issue. He sed me to contact dodge and file a complaint. I did read today that 2012+ dodge avengers have came up with another recall that has to do with air bag light being on so I don't know what else to do beside file a complaint. Ive also had multiple other issues with this car, the braking system will skip before stopping (its really hard to explain). Ive been to 4 different mechanics jensen tires, tires plus, brakes plus, and the dodge dealership themselves. All of them have performed a full inspection on vehicle and said everything is perfect and nothing is wrong with the car. The vehicle will stall at times going around 45-60 MPH, turning at 15-20 MPH and going up hill around 15 MPH (dodge says thats normal for dodges). Car will clunk when putting it in d,r,p (dodge says all dodges make that same noise). Car idles rough when slowing down to stop, rolling and stopped at a stop light (dodge says its normal for dodge vehicles to do that when its hot outside). Im going to trying to go to another dealership for another full inspection and if they don't find these issue I will be junking this vehicle, its not safe to drive, its very hard to drive and I don't feel safe at all.
Air bag light on dealership says it has nothing to do with the orc recall that was repaired, brakes skip then pop before stopping took it to multiple mechanics to get inspected none of them could fine an issue including dodge dealership. Front door can not be shut before back door or it will scratch back door. Oil leak from engine gasket and engine pan. Popping it steering column and shaking when going down hill. Again dealership and 4 other certified mechanics can not find any issues with the popping it the steering column and jumping and skip in the brakes before stopping. The brake issue happens at any speed and popping in the steering wheel happens mainly any slower speeds when letting go gas or brake no turning going straight.
Questions about the 2011 Dodge Avenger airbags
Does the 2011 Dodge Avenger have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 35 complaints about the airbags of the 2011 Dodge Avenger, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Dodge Avenger airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 97,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Dodge Avenger airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 13V282000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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 2011 Dodge Avenger problems
Electrical 41Engine 39Visibility 26Seat belts 20Suspension 16Acceleration 14Transmission 14Driver assistance 10Steering 10Body 8Fuel system 8Brakes 7Lights 4Wheels 2
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