2013 Dodge Avenger Seats Problems
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about seats problems on the 2013 Dodge Avenger, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 87,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “head rest” (33% of reports).
- 60seats complaints
- 87,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 24%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.
- Head rest: mentioned in 20 of 60 complaints (33%)
- Headrest deployed: mentioned in 13 of 60 complaints (22%)
- Chrysler jeep ram: mentioned in 5 of 60 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do seats problems happen?
Based on 39 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 60 complaints, 7 an injury.
Dodge Avenger seats complaints by model year
| Model year | Seats complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 24 | 12% | 83,050 |
| 2013 Avenger | 60 | 11% | 87,000 |
| 2012 Avenger | 14 | 3% | 100,000 |
| 2010 Avenger | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2008 Avenger | 6 | 1% | 58,672 |
| 1999 Avenger | 4 | 6% | 62,000 |
| 1996 Avenger | 3 | 2% | — |
| 1995 Avenger | 8 | 4% | 130,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Seats:front assembly:head restraint; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
Risk: If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Unknown, all i know is that i leave my car to go play basketball and 3 hours later i come back and its popped out randomly.
Headrest deployed
Both head rest which is attached to airbags or have airbags in them I donât know but the exploded open. Headrest could have exploded while someone was in the seat and got head injuries. No problem has not been confirmed by anyone but myself,husband and self employed mechanic, I didnât know what…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Dodge Avengers have seats problems?
No. NHTSA has 60 owner complaints about seats for the 2013 Dodge Avenger (11% 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 seats?
Yes: 1 safety recall list seats. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do seats problems start?
The median reported mileage is 87,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about seats problems on the 2013 Dodge Avenger?
The most frequent phrase is “head rest”, in 20 of 60 complaints, followed by “headrest deployed” (13).
Other 2013 Dodge Avenger problems
- Air Bags problems (154)
- Engine problems (120)
- Electrical System problems (98)
- Seat Belts problems (52)
See all 2013 Dodge Avenger problems or seats problems across all Avenger years.