Powertrain fail , airbag failed to deploy
2013 Dodge Avenger: airbags did not deploy in a crash
19 of the 548 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Avenger describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
When I start my car which is stationary the airbag light comes on & dings (like the seatbelt warning) it dings like 2 times. Then as I drive on city streets & highways, while the vehicle is in motion the light will come on & go off randomly. This doesn't happen every time the vehicle is stationary or in motion, however it does happen way more often than not. And I'm afraid for my safety & the safety of my passengers. What if the airbags do not deploy to help save anyone? I have read other customers complaining of this exact same thing happening with their vehilces, yet there is no recall? Such as the federal safety agency id # 11395069 incident date 01-31-2021 please look into this, and please advise of solution - resolution
On january 31,2021, I was driving home in the rain on interstate 40. I hydroplaned and lost control of my car. I was driving 55 MPH when this happened. I wa sin the far right lane and I spun out across the highway and I crashed into the center median at full speed. My airbags never deployed. I have many bruised on my chest, hips, legs, arms and torso from the impact, as well as whiplash in my neck and back.
My airbags did not go off when I hit the car in oncoming traffic. My frame was bent and both cars were totaled. I've sustained many injuries that are unknown of treatment completion
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail. The driver's door was severely damaged, but the side and curtain air bags did not deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the driver. The driver sustained injuries to the left side of the body that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 110,000. *dt
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving 30 MPH, the contact's son crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. After the crash, the contact learned of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000....updated 08/29/17 *bf updated 09/06/17 *bf updated 09/18/2017*js *js
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a front end collision while trying to avoid three deer. The seat belt pretensioner did not function and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was operated at approximately 25 MPH. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. A police report was filed. There was one injury that required medical attention. The contact suffered from severe pain, pinched nerves, and disc damage. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
"takata recall"my wife got in a accident rear ending another car that stomped on breaks as she was trying to switch lanes her brakes did not clamp properly and her airbag did not deploy she was going 45mph on hwy 70 in durham, nc. She suffered injuries to her neck, shoulders, knees, and right eye. And our car received damages to the front driver side not drivable. After hearing from a mechanic that the airbag should have deploy and dodge has a recall going on I did some research it was true. And my car did have a recall for the airbags since september of 2016 but I was never notified by dodge or takata. I have own this car since 2013 brand new and have been driving for over 3 years, at any point in time during that me and my wife could have gotten into a really bad accident and died because the airbags didn't work. I would not have bought the car if I knew this, I was lied to by dodge and sport durst where I purchased the car from and I want justice. *tr - (recall related incident) ts
"takata recall" on 1/5/17 my wife rear ended another driver after they slammed on brakes and my wife's brakes skirted cause sever damaged to the driver side of the car leaving her at fault and at the time my insurance lapse on the car. But the airbag did not deploy and she suffered injuries to her knees neck, shoulders and eye. I found dodge has a recall for my make and model for the airbags but never told me and refused to help in any way and takata does not have a recall for my car for the airbags but for other dodge models.
I was driving at approximately 25 MPH and hit a minivan broad side that ran a red light. The airbags did not deploy in this accident in which there was moderate damage to the front end of the vehicle. My passenger was injured because he slide forwards under the seat belt and hit his knee on the dashboard.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The contact noticed smoke emitting from the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to the chest, neck, and hip, which required medical attention. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the remedy was not yet available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 25 MPH and attempting to cross an intersection, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle on the passenger side. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a utility pole. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to the chest, ribs, and neck area. Medical attention was required. The contact stated that the insurance evaluation concluded that the rear axle fractured on impact, which caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not yet available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
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 2013 Dodge Avenger no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2013 Dodge Avenger?
19 of 548 owner complaints about the 2013 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 2013 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 2013 Dodge Avenger
Stalling 67Airbag light 44Check engine light 32Loss of power 16Hesitation 13Wipers 13Won't start 13Jerking 10Knocking 8Overheating 8Engine failure 7ABS 6Grinding brakes 6Fire or smoke 6Seat belt 6Steering lock-up 5
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