I was driving and I stopped at a stop sign. When I got ready to go, the car stalled and stopped and wouldn't start. After 30 minutes, it started but I ended up having it towed. My mechanic was able to replicate it after putting the car in the sun, running it for 10 minutes and then driving it. When the mechanic tried to look at it, he couldn't find anything to cause it to stop. I look it to the dealership. They were unable to replicate it or find the problem. It seems to happen when the car gets hot it stops without warning. Other people in the Dodge Avenger online group have experienced the same thing. The horn also keeps beeping without warning and the airbag sign is on. I think all of these items are connected. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2012 Dodge Avenger airbags problems
109 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000. 22 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 109
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 22
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
- Frontal1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Avenger airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 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 2012 Dodge Avenger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop where it was diagnosed that there was an open circuit in the front driver’s side air bag squib. The contact was informed that the air bag squib needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 227,000.
I have been unable to get the safety belt part for the recall. Additionally, it keeps saying I need to replace the gas cap and even the dealership cant help me.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V640000 (Seats, Air Bags). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence, the contact entered the vehicle and observed that the headrest was uneven. The contact inspected the headrest from the rear of the vehicle where she observed that the headrest had separated but was still attached to the middle of the headrest. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,206.
My driver side Headrest suddenly deployed while sitting at a red light. It struck me in the back of my head, this caused me to lurch forward and almost being hit by oncoming traffic. Dodge denied me replacement saying it was out of any warranty. They did not even look at it and told me it would cost me $850 to replace. No warning lights or signs that this was going to happen before it deployed. I still need to call my Insurance company to see what can be done.
Was hit from the rear emd amd air bags did not deploy. Back bumper was totally destroyed amd brakes go out fast
Air Bags from Steering Wheel did not deploy in a at fault rear end accident. Driver suffered from neck and back injuries. Problem has not been inspected. No warning lamps.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while 35 MPH, the passenger’s side air bag deployed without incident or warning. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 284,000.
The vehicles may experience loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in certain crash events due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the occupant restraint controller via the front impact sensor wires. The occupant restraint controller (orc) may cause an illuminated airbag warning lamp due to an internal failure in the orc which may result in the inability to deploy active headrests (ahr) during certain rear-end crashes. I purchased this car 02/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the frontal passenger's seat headrest deployed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed to check for recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The vehicle was taken to ferman chrysler jeep dodge ram ' wesley chapel (24314 fl-54, lutz, fl 33559) and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair of the vehicle. The contact declined the repair. Additionally, the driver's side headrest deployed while parked in the driveway. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v640000 (seats, air bags) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Questions about the 2012 Dodge Avenger airbags
Does the 2012 Dodge Avenger have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 109 complaints about the airbags of the 2012 Dodge Avenger, 20% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2012 Dodge Avenger airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 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 2012 Dodge Avenger problems
Visibility 119Electrical 109Engine 91Seat belts 43Transmission 31Driver assistance 28Brakes 23Body 20Steering 20Fuel system 19Acceleration 16Seats 14Lights 13Suspension 10Wheels 5Tires 1
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