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Dodge Avenger no deployment problems

112 of the 3,158 owner complaints about the Dodge Avenger describe airbags did not deploy in a crash, most of them for the 2012 model year.

owner complaints
112
worst model year
2012
typical mileage
60,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below

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What owners say

Filed Oct 20, 2025 · Airbags, Engine · GA

Powertrain fail , airbag failed to deploy

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 Mar 31, 2021 · Airbags · 897,500 miles · MD

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

Filed Feb 7, 2021 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 117,700 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Mar 12, 2020 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 125,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

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

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 Jan 8, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 110,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

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

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 Dec 19, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 150,000 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 dodge avenger. While driving 75 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle as it lost power and crashed into the rear passenger side of a u-haul truck. The air bag did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed destroyed by the contact's insurance company. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The crash was not related to a recall and the cause of the failure was undetermined. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Nov 15, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · 181,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

I was in a car accident and the airbag did not deploy and the seatbelt did not restrain me. I hit the steering wheel really hard. I have chest pains, and migraines. I am now waiting for my mri results. I was driving on a city street about to get on the highway. My car was totaled out by the insurance company *dt updated 12/11/18

Related recalls

Air bagsReported July 2, 2013 · 442,320 vehicles affected
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

Air bags: frontalReported June 13, 2007 · 798 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly.
Risk
This could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front seat track position sensors and replace them free of charge. The recallbegan on june 18, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 07V240000 · Recall details

Questions about the Dodge Avenger no deployment

Which Dodge Avenger years have airbags did not deploy in a crash problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2012 (19 complaints), 2013 (19 complaints) and 2008 (17 complaints).

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