2014 Dodge Avenger Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avenger years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Dodge Avenger. That ranks 5th out of 15 Avenger model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (69 complaints, 34%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 20 crashes, 3 fires, 10 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 205owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 20complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Dodge Avenger problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 69 | 34% | 50,000 | “seat belts” (30%) | — |
| Engine | 42 | 20% | 51,100 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 39 | 19% | 49,700 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 33 | 16% | 44,350 | — | — |
| Seats | 24 | 12% | 83,050 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 19 | 9% | 52,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 8% | 20,639 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 7% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 14 | 7% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 6% | 56,700 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 3% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 3% | 23,590 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% | 46,700 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 2% | 22,588 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 104,989 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 10,395 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | 63,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Dodge Avenger recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment (PE19014) — opened Sep 9, 2019, closed Feb 25, 2026.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My driver side head rest was fine the night before. When I came out to my car the next morning, the AHR had defected and the padded part had "popped". No damage had occurred on the exterior of my vehicle.
I was stopped at a red light, when the airbag in the headrest deployed on the driver side.
The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, the occupant restraint controller in the driver's seat activated inadvertently, and the head restraint deployed. The contact stated that her daughter was struck in the back…
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The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) and the recall repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that a year later when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light…
Other Dodge Avenger years
← 2013 Avenger · 2015 Avenger →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Avenger | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 205 | 1 |
| 2013 Avenger | 548 | 5 |
| 2012 Avenger | 554 | 3 |
| 2011 Avenger | 209 | 3 |
| 2010 Avenger | 163 | 3 |
| 2009 Avenger | 67 | 2 |
| 2008 Avenger | 831 | 6 |
| 2007 Avenger | 2 | 4 |
| 2000 Avenger | 22 | 1 |
| 1999 Avenger | 62 | 1 |
| 1998 Avenger | 58 | 2 |
| 1997 Avenger | 83 | 2 |
| 1996 Avenger | 157 | 2 |
| 1995 Avenger | 196 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Avenger?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 69 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Dodge Avenger?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Dodge Avenger a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avenger model years, the 2014 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.