Airbag issues have always been a problem and car was purchased brand new. Driver side head restraint is faulty again and repairs will cost 1100 to replace the entire head rest.*dt *tr consumer stated airbag light came on within having the car for about a year.
2012 Dodge Avenger airbags complaints
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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.
Vehicle was serviced for airbag recalls however the light stays on constantly. Not long after buying the vehicle, I would put use the turn signal and the windshield wipers would come on, they still do from time to time. I took it in for service at the dealer and they could not figure out the problem. Also, from time to time, the air conditioner button will not work. The only way to get it to work is to rapidly turn the knob from side to side. It has sometimes taken up to 5 minutes to get it to work.
Air bag light was coming on and off for drivers head rest air bag was taken in for that recall now same problem is happening again also have that awesome dodge defect were the heater blows hot on drivers side and ice ice cold on passenger side these are pretty major defects witch dodge has known about and should be held accountable
Had recalls done on vehicle but dash light for airbags is on and stays on for last 3 years now
Tl* takata recall. The contact was a passenger in a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact was involved in a front end crash and the air bags deployed incorrectly, which injured the contact. Medical attention was received. The air bags were replaced from the original takata air bags. A police report was filed. The driver's insurance company towed the vehicle and declared it destroyed. The cause of the failure was unknown. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown. *tt*jb consumer stated VIN updated, consumer was a passenger not the owner. *jb *dt photos attached 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Takata recall also heater core issue. Heat only blows on drivers side when set to heat and cold air blows on passenger side. Seems to be a known issue with chrysler but they do not want to force a recall. Transmission also slams into gear when stopping and at times before acceleration. No dip stick to verify fluid level. Dealer states nothing wrong with it. They stated they flushed heater core and still have same issue. This happens driving in winter or summer on highway, city streets.
While sitting in the stationary vehicle the driver side active headrest deployed with out being in a collision.
S61 airbag recall- I've had this issues fixed twice already and I still have the issue of the standing airbag light. I've been told as long as the light is on my airbag will not deploy in the cases of an accident. I was told numerous times that because the s61 recall was completed. I should be ok, but how can I be sure when the airbag light is still on. The first time I got this item fixed it took two weeks for the airbag light to come back on. The second time I got this issue fixed it took a month or so so for the airbag light to start coming back on intermittently. I'm spending a lot more time on the road now and the airbag light is on all the time now. I've taken it in for the third time, but to a different dealership. They refused to fix the the issue, because they weren't the ones who did the first two recalls. When I as for them to provide me with something in writing incase I get in a accident and my airbag doesn't deploy stating why they wouldn't fix it they agree to do so, but I have to pay out of pocket for the diagnosis and any repairs that would need to be completed. Im not sure if there are other people who have had issue with this type of recall, just hoping someone can look it to it.
Takata recall" I have experienced problems with the alternator 3 times, this vehicle is a 2012 dodge avenger, the mileage that I started receiving problems were probaly 67,000 and 80,000. I have replaced the alternator 3 times, 2 times in the last 2 years. The problem started when the egine light alerted me there was a problem I then took the car to get it checked and they said that the charging system was not charging the alternator properly, then it resulted in battery issues draining the battery, if I turned my lights or wipers on or anything electrical the problem was worse. Then the car stalled on the interstate, from there I was towed to a car max. There they charged me for the labor on the alternator because I had an exttended warranty at the time of this particular failure. The next incident I had to get the battery replaced and it was the alternator again after I replaced the battery. Took the car to replace again another alternator failure. I was driving every time I experience problems. See also 11081233
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
My electrical stability light and air bag light come on daily now for 1 week while driving. My interior lights flicker and my check engine light is on but not registering. The recalls and my VIN is not listed
Officially written complaint regarding unreasonable delay by dealership to repair recalled part. First notice was issued over a year ago, have not been contacted by dealership to repair the airbag. In mean time have received 2nd recall for seatbelt malfunction.
We received a safety recall for our 2012 dodge avenger that our seatbelts and airbags may not work in a crash. Of course we were very concerned as this was our only car. When we called to make an appointment to have this very dangerous safety recall fixed, they lied and told us it would take a while for the parts to become available. We got tired of waiting and went to trade this car in for a toyota. We were shocked to hear that this safely recall was stamped with "no fix" available. Dodge will not fix this issue and we lost over $7,000 in trade in value due to this "no fix" safety recall. How can these companies get away with not fixing such a dangerous safety recalls at the expense of the consumer?
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine overheated and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (frank fletcher dodge in sherwood, ar: 501‑834‑7700) where it was diagnosed that the radiator needed to be replaced. The technician also stated that there was no recall and that the warranty expired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 101,246. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called huffines chrysler jeep dodge ram plano (4500 w plano pkwy, plano, tx 75093 (469) 685-1516) and was informed that the recall parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Recall s61 occupant restraint control module. I was notified october of 2016 of this recall, stating the fix would be available in june of this year. My air bag light came on in january. A local autosho diagnosed the problem as the recall. The local dealership said they couldn't do anything until the fix became available in june, didnt offer to help get me into a safer vehicle. They just said nothing could be done at the time. Come june, the fix was pushed till august. I'm in touch with the dealership now, and they have said that parts are on hold, and they are waiting for chrysler to release the parts. I have two young children in the car with me at all times. This car is not safe to drive, and chrysler is not fixing the problem in a timely manner.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ferman chrysler, jeep, dodge, ram dealer in new port richey, fl was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts); 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 dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided the contact with a rental vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Have been driving vehicle with airbag light on for over 6 months and recall parts are still not available. Manufacturer has exceeded reasonable amount of time to correct problem. Potentially unsafe to drive and difficult to sell with illuminated airbag light. Dealer will attempt to diagnose for substantial fee citing recall remedy is not available yet. Seems like delay benefits the manufacturer. Light illuminated at about 45,000 miles
My airbag light is constantly on, I would like to know when repairs for this recall will start, I was told back in april/may it would be in july and haven't heard anything as of yet. My airbag light has been going on and off and now its just on for months
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, 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 dealer was contacted (prince frederick dodge in prince frederick, md) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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 for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator was illuminated. The local dealer (ed koehn chrysler jeep dodge ram 11282 w. Carson city road, greenville, mi 48838) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags). The part to do the recall 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. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available....updated 10/23/17 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v384000 (seat belts, air bags) however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer, ron lewis chrysler dodge jeep ram pleasant hills 600 clairton blvd, pittsburgh 15236, was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving at various speeds. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to lee dodge dealer located in lewiston, me. The part was unavailable for the repair. Each time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, a diagnostic fee was charged. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer did not know when the parts would arrive. The contact was provided a loaner vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
S61 safety recall is taking to long to remedy! Dangerous issue that could result in death or injury!
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts) was received in september of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts); 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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