Dodge Avenger Seats Problems
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about seats problems on the Dodge Avenger across 8 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (60). The words owners use most often: “head rest” (23% of reports).
- 120seats complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 27%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 28 of 120 complaints (23%)
- Headrest deployed: mentioned in 23 of 120 complaints (19%)
- Chrysler jeep ram: mentioned in 9 of 120 complaints (8%)
- Seats air: mentioned in 7 of 120 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do seats problems happen?
Based on 75 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 120 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 12 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 (2)
Seats:front assembly:head restraint; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Model years: 2012, 2013
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.
Seats:front assembly:head restraint
Model years: 1997
Problem: The headrest guide bracket was improperly welded to the seat back frame on the passenger side seat back assemblies only.
Risk: The headrest support bracket can break, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat back assembly with a new assembly.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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.
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…
I was stopped at a red light, when the airbag in the headrest deployed on the driver side.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Avengers have seats problems?
No. NHTSA has 120 owner complaints about seats 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 seats?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list seats. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about seats problems on the Dodge Avenger?
The most frequent phrase is “head rest”, in 28 of 120 complaints, followed by “headrest deployed” (23).
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