Dodge Avenger Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 206 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the Dodge Avenger across 12 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (52). The words owners use most often: “seat belts air” (26% of reports).
- 206seat belts complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 35mention a crash
- 28mention 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.
- Seat belts air: mentioned in 54 of 206 complaints (26%)
- Chrysler jeep ram: mentioned in 14 of 206 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 70 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 206 complaints, 35 mention a crash, 28 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
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
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.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to her residence and then to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the…
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the check engine warning light and air bag warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the cruise control, buttons on the steering wheel, and occupant restraint control were malfunctioning. The contact stated that the vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the front driverâs side seat belt buckle was unlatched independently. The contact was able to latch the seat belt buckle however, the seat belt buckle was unlatched again after several hours. The vehicle was not taken…
On November 19, 2021 I was a passenger in the above vehicle, which was owned by my ex-husband. We were involved in a 3 car accident when another car cut us off while driving at the speed of 45 mph (posted), with cruise control set. Upon impact with the 2 other vehicles, my seat (the passenger side…
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Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Avengers have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 206 owner complaints about seat belts for the Dodge Avenger. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 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.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the Dodge Avenger?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belts air”, in 54 of 206 complaints, followed by “chrysler jeep ram” (14).
Other Dodge Avenger problems
- Electrical System problems (596)
- Air Bags problems (564)
- Engine problems (437)
- Power Train problems (417)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (268)
- Suspension problems (229)
- Visibility/wiper problems (187)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (144)
See all Dodge Avenger problems.