I was in a recent accident that caused over $4,500 in damage to the front end of my 2011 dodge avenger. I hit the vehicle in front of me travelling at over 20mph and the airbags did not deploy and I braced myself against the steering wheel and thankfully was not injured. There are currently two open recalls for the airbag and seat belt restraint. The police officer on scene was bewildered that the airbags had not deployed, and I'm not certain they would work or not with the active recall due to the two main safey features of this vehicle. Currently the vehicle is being "tested" by dodge/chrysler group but they have yet to provide me with a loaner vehicle till they deem the car is in fact safe to drive and operate. I refuse to get behind the wheel of a car in the event I'm in another accident and the two safety devices I rely on do not work. Dodge/chysler is refusing to answer any inquiries I have and I am taking legal action against them at this time.
2011 Dodge Avenger: airbags did not deploy in a crash
6 of the 209 complaints about the 2011 Dodge Avenger describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
20plus mile per hour front end accident, police statement that air bags should of deployed. No airbags no seat belt tensioner. Driving my fault rear ended a vehicle estimated speed 20 plus MPH. Airbags didn't deploy and my seat belt didn't hold me tight at all my head went to steering wheel. There should be no debate on whether or not my seat belt should of held tight. No help from a company that is ok with its customers driving death traps.
Was in line of traffic . One vehicle three cars ahead turned suddenly causing the next car to put on brakes suddenly then the next car brake suddenly the brakes of the 2011 dodge avenger failed to engage leading to a rear end collision with the car ahead causing extreme front end damage to the 2011 dodge avenger and the air bag did not deploy .. Luckily the seat belt was functioning properly ...police report filed and noted brake fluid compartment full .
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while traveling 50 MPH another vehicle crashed into the vehicle. Upon impact the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The driver and passenger sustained minor cuts and bruises. The injury status of the occupant of the other vehicle was unknown. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic to diagnose the failure. The failure and current mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, she drove through a stop light and another vehicle crashed into the front passenger door. The air bags did not deploy during the crash. There was an occupant in the front passenger seat that suffered neck injuries and was taken to the hospital. The front passenger door received extensive damages. The police were notified and a report was available if needed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop where it was awaiting repair. The dealer was not notified. The manufacture was notified and stated that the parameters of the air bag sensors were not struck during the crash, therefore the air bags would not deploy. The failure and current mileages were 10,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge avenger. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the contact crashed into a pole. During the crash the seat belts did not restrain and the air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered a concussion. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic advised that during the crash the sensors were pulled in from the sub frame, causing the sensors not to receive any impact. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.
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
Questions about the 2011 Dodge Avenger no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2011 Dodge Avenger?
6 of 209 owner complaints about the 2011 Dodge Avenger (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Dodge Avenger?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2011 Dodge Avenger
Stalling 28Airbag light 8Check engine light 8Loss of power 8Jerking 7Wipers 5Won't start 5
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2011 Dodge Avenger?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history