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10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,258 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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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 seat) broke and threw me forward into the front passenger side compartment. Even though the dash airbags deployed, I suffered a catastrophic injury to my leg/ankle that required immediate surgery---had I not had surgery, I would have never walked again. The above vehicle had to be towed due to being a total loss. When my ex-husband went to the salvage yard to retrieve his belongings out of the totaled car, he and his daughter noticed that the front passenger side seat was broke. The vehicle, I believe is no longer available for inspection, since my significant other gave the title to the salvage yard. There has been a recall affecting the seat restraint pretensioners, however, since I did not own said vehicle, I do not know if this one was included in that recall. According to my ex-husband, there was no warning, messages, or other symptoms of a problem before this accident occured. My whole life was changed that evening. I am facing huge medical costs for my recovery---my hospital bill alone was $186,500! This does not include follow up visits, physical therapy, and all the pain and suffering I have experienced!
The vehicles may experience loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in certain crash events due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the occupant restraint controller via the front impact sensor wires. The occupant restraint controller (orc) may cause an illuminated airbag warning lamp due to an internal failure in the orc which may result in the inability to deploy active headrests (ahr) during certain rear-end crashes. I purchased this car 02/2017
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. While the contact's vehicle was stopped at a yield sign, it was rear ended by another vehicle traveling approximately 60 mph. The contact's vehicle was pushed into oncoming traffic. The contact stated that the seat belts never engaged and the air bags did not deploy. The contact was knocked unconscious and sustained a head contusion, concussion, neck sprain, and back injuries. The contact's daughter sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The contact was taken to the hospital for medical treatment and underwent several brain scans. She was also currently experiencing minor seizures. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to the contact's home. The contact's insurance company had the vehicle towed to lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of corpus christi (4313 S staples St, corpus christi, tx 78411, 361-288-2510) where it was kept for two months. The contact stated that the dealer performed an unknown recall repair regarding the active head restraint while the vehicle was in their possession. The contact's insurance company paid for all the repairs to the vehicle, but a leak was still present. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The cause of the failures was not determined. After reviewing the carfax report, the contact discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V640000 (seats, air bags) and 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, she never received any notifications. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Officially written complaint regarding unreasonable delay by dealership to repair recalled part. First notice was issued over a year ago, have not been contacted by dealership to repair the airbag. In mean time have received 2nd recall for seatbelt malfunction.
We received a safety recall for our 2012 Dodge Avenger that our seatbelts and airbags may not work in a crash. Of course we were very concerned as this was our only car. When we called to make an appointment to have this very dangerous safety recall fixed, they lied and told us it would take a while for the parts to become available. We got tired of waiting and went to trade this car in for a Toyota. We were shocked to hear that this safely recall was stamped with "no fix" available. Dodge will not fix this issue and we lost over $7,000 in trade in value due to this "no fix" safety recall. How can these companies get away with not fixing such a dangerous safety recalls at the expense of the consumer?
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 35 mph, the engine overheated and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (frank fletcher Dodge in sherwood, ar: 501-834-7700) where it was diagnosed that the radiator needed to be replaced. The technician also stated that there was no recall and that the warranty expired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 101,246. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram plano (4500 w plano pkwy, plano, tx 75093 (469) 685-1516) and was informed that the recall parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ferman Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram dealer in new port richey, fl was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided the contact with a rental vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
1st complaint is the seatbelt will randomly lock and restrain you and and take several seconds to release. 2nd complaint is my driver side floor is constantly drenched with a fluid when it rains. 3rd complaint is the car shudders and vibrates when driving above 40mph. 4th complaint I was involved in a car accident and my air bags failed to deploy.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (prince frederick Dodge in prince frederick, md) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts). The part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (seat belts, air bags) however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer, ron lewis Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram pleasant hills 600 clairton blvd, pittsburgh 15236, was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving at various speeds. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to lee Dodge dealer located in lewiston, me. The part was unavailable for the repair. Each time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, a diagnostic fee was charged. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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