2013 Dodge Avenger Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the 2013 Dodge Avenger, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “seat belts air” (35% of reports).
- 52seat belts complaints
- 50,500median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Seat belts air: mentioned in 18 of 52 complaints (35%)
- Chrysler jeep ram: mentioned in 6 of 52 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 18 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 52 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Dodge Avenger seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 39 | 19% | 49,700 |
| 2013 Avenger | 52 | 9% | 50,500 |
| 2012 Avenger | 43 | 8% | 65,000 |
| 2011 Avenger | 20 | 10% | 105,000 |
| 2010 Avenger | 15 | 9% | 70,000 |
| 2009 Avenger | 2 | 3% | 145,500 |
| 2008 Avenger | 10 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 1999 Avenger | 2 | 3% | 85,000 |
| 1998 Avenger | 2 | 3% | — |
| 1997 Avenger | 4 | 5% | — |
| 1996 Avenger | 10 | 6% | — |
| 1995 Avenger | 7 | 4% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags; seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that upon approaching a stop light at 10 mph, the driver behind her was on a cell phone and rear ended her vehicle. The contact stated that the driver seat belt failed to restrain her and the contact hit her head on the driver side…
Hello i guess my car has a recall i didnt no i went to the dealership got some parts my in there system i work out of town i travel alot drove the out of state i got in a accident police came wrote a report said it was my fault in the impact the airbags never open and the seat bet became loss it…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the seat belt warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer located in woodbridge, va, where the technician stated that the vehicle was not subjected to a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Dodge Avengers have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about seat belts for the 2013 Dodge Avenger (9% of the 548 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Dodge Avenger seat belts?
Yes: 1 safety recall list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do seat belts problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the 2013 Dodge Avenger?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belts air”, in 18 of 52 complaints, followed by “chrysler jeep ram” (6).
Other 2013 Dodge Avenger problems
- Air Bags problems (154)
- Engine problems (120)
- Electrical System problems (98)
- Seats problems (60)
See all 2013 Dodge Avenger problems or seat belts problems across all Avenger years.