2012 Dodge Avenger: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Mar 25, 2023 · Airbags, Body · CA · crash

Was hit from the rear emd amd air bags did not deploy. Back bumper was totally destroyed amd brakes go out fast

Filed Sep 3, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 60,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. While the contact's vehicle was stopped at a yield sign, it was rear ended by another vehicle traveling approximately 60 MPH. The contact's vehicle was pushed into oncoming traffic. The contact stated that the seat belts never engaged and the air bags did not deploy. The contact was knocked unconscious and sustained a head contusion, concussion, neck sprain, and back injuries. The contact's daughter sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The contact was taken to the hospital for medical treatment and underwent several brain scans. She was also currently experiencing minor seizures. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to the contact's home. The contact's insurance company had the vehicle towed to lithia chrysler jeep dodge ram of corpus christi (4313 s staples st, corpus christi, tx 78411, 361‑288‑2510) where it was kept for two months. The contact stated that the dealer performed an unknown recall repair regarding the active head restraint while the vehicle was in their possession. The contact's insurance company paid for all the repairs to the vehicle, but a leak was still present. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The cause of the failures was not determined. After reviewing the carfax report, the contact discovered that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v640000 (seats, air bags) and 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, she never received any notifications. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2018 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2012 dodge avenger. While driving unknown speeds, the brake pedal was applied, but failed to respond. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard. The vehicle crashed into a tree and a telephone pole. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and deemed a total loss by the insurance agency. The contact called hill-kelly dodge chrysler jeep ram (6171 pensacola blvd, pensacola, fl 32505, (850) 972-2050) and was informed that the vehicle was beyond repair. The cause of the brake failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available. *tt

Filed Mar 22, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 90,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle in total loss accident - struck by vehicle in accident on the driver's side near the door - dublin oh police dept incident # 18000499 - no air bags deployed. *tt *js

Filed Aug 2, 2017 · Brakes, Seat belts · 20,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

1st complaint is the seatbelt will randomly lock and restrain you and and take several seconds to release. 2nd complaint is my driver side floor is constantly drenched with a fluid when it rains. 3rd complaint is the car shudders and vibrates when driving above 40mph. 4th complaint I was involved in a car accident and my air bags failed to deploy.

Filed Mar 20, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · 65,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. While driving 10 MPH, another vehicle ran a stop sign and collided with the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. The contact believed that the seat belt failed to restrain her. A police report was not filed. The contact experienced muscle stiffness, back pain, and bruises on her chest, which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. (recall related incident) ts

Filed Mar 1, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 66,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

We hit a patch of slush and ice, the rear tires locked and the car slammed head-on into a concrete pillar. The car's bumper, grille, support bar etc were severely damaged and the car was deemed a total loss. The radiator was folded into a "v". The driver's head hit the steering wheel resulting in a concussion. The airbag never deployed. Before the accident, the instrument panel was flashing on/off when we used the turn signal. The car didn't start or shut off at times. There is something seriously wrong with the electrical system/airbag. (recall related incident) ts

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Airbags · 83,000 miles · IL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, an unknown animal was hit by the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location and was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 60,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

I was in accident the brakes failed during hard braking. I hit the brake pedal so hard I bent the pedal assembly. The seatbelt restraints didn't lockup and threw me forward so I hit my head on the roof line the point of impact was the sun visor. The airbags did not deploy and I hit the steering wheel with my chest. I hit the car in front of me when the brakes failed the car keep rolling to the point of impact with the cadillac escalade my car went under his bumper so the car had to dive down just to roll under his car. The driver in the vehicle was not hurt. I would up with a small concussion and my right foot is still in pain.

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Airbags · 11,609 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 65 MPH in foggy weather conditions, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,609.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Airbags · WA · crash · 1 injury

I was driving in the fast lane on the freeway at about 64 MPH. Another car, who was driving faster than I was, was in the carpool lane to my left. He slammed into my car on the driver side passenger door and tire. I then slid down the freeway almost sideways while I watched his car roll over 3 times before sliding to a stop. None of my air bags deployed. I hit my head and left shoulder, twice, against the window and the hard plastic part by where the seatbelt comes out. I was lucky and walked away with a concussion, severe neck pain, and back pain. The other driver was arrested for a dui. I am very concerned that the airbags did not deploy. Good lord! How hard do you have to be hit?

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Body, Brakes · 36,500 miles · WI · crash · fire · 1 injury

Driving home from work at 5:40 pm, 3 deer ran out and after slamming on brakes the last one was struck, head on. The hood buckled and the entire engine of the car imploded in flames. No airbags went off and the car immediately died. I was able to pull car over to the side of the road and get out of car however, the car burned completely. The car engulfed in flames and the engine, windows, entire inside, everything burned. There is no dash, no steering wheel, seats, front tires, etc are gone. There is very little left and the manufacturer had an investigation done and will not tell me why this happened. My husband has a 2014 avenger and we want to know if it is safe. But were told my manufacturer representative they would not tell me because they would not want it out in the public.