10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
19 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
28 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,559 miles

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2013 Dodge Avenger seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2013 Dodge Avenger Owner Comments (Page 6 of 8)

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problem #49

Jan 052017

Avenger 4-cyl

  • 83,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

"takata recall"my wife got in a accident rear ending another car that stomped on breaks as she was trying to switch lanes her brakes did not clamp properly and her airbag did not deploy she was going 45mph on hwy 70 in durham, nc. She suffered injuries to her neck, shoulders, knees, and right eye. And our car received damages to the front driver side not drivable. After hearing from a mechanic that the airbag should have deploy and Dodge has a recall going on I did some research it was true. And my car did have a recall for the airbags since September of 2016 but I was never notified by Dodge or takata. I have own this car since 2013 brand new and have been driving for over 3 years, at any point in time during that me and my wife could have gotten into a really bad accident and died because the airbags didn't work. I would not have bought the car if I knew this, I was lied to by Dodge and sport durst where I purchased the car from and I want justice. - (recall related incident)

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #48

Sep 152015

Avenger

  • 53,000 miles
Four ways come on for no reason while driving down the road. Also air bag light has been on since 60 days after driving car.

- Rewey, WI, USA

problem #47

Jan 022017

Avenger 4-cyl

  • 92,000 miles
Takata recall I am concerned driving this car as the parts to repair are not available. I have registered for notification of when parts are available, but need a vehicle to drive in the meantime. Who will provide a vehicle rental? there is now a warning light on.

- Moncks Corner, SC, USA

problem #46

Jan 052017

Avenger

  • 83,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

"takata recall" on 1/5/17 my wife rear ended another driver after they slammed on brakes and my wife's brakes skirted cause sever damaged to the driver side of the car leaving her at fault and at the time my insurance lapse on the car. But the airbag did not deploy and she suffered injuries to her knees neck, shoulders and eye. I found Dodge has a recall for my make and model for the airbags but never told me and refused to help in any way and takata does not have a recall for my car for the airbags but for other Dodge models.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #45

Oct 012016

Avenger

  • miles
I received a letter informing me about this safety recall in October 2016. As of yet there is no fix and this is my only vehicle for transportation as of now. This is unacceptable and taking too long for such a safety recall.

- Dunnellon, FL, USA

problem #44

Oct 012016

Avenger

  • 58,000 miles
Takata recall I don't feel safe driving this vehicle. I have kids. They won't provide a rental. I pay a loan in a vehicle that I cannot drive. Its been months since the recall?

- Irvine, CA, USA

problem #43

Oct 012016

Avenger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I received notice stating that there is a current safety recall for : the potential loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in such crash events may increase the risk of injury in a crash. It was recalled in oct2016 we are in jan2017 and I have yet to hear anything and we have two of these same vehicles. We have young children riding in these vehicles and we commute for work daily. This is a great concern!

- Bethlehem, PA, USA

problem #42

Oct 012016

Avenger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Clinton, MD, USA

problem #41

Oct 012016

Avenger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Cresco, PA, USA

problem #40

Nov 212016

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #39

Nov 232016

Avenger 6-cyl

  • 64,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was driving at approximately 25 mph and hit a minivan broad side that ran a red light. The airbags did not deploy in this accident in which there was moderate damage to the front end of the vehicle. My passenger was injured because he slide forwards under the seat belt and hit his knee on the dashboard.

- Hicksville, OH, USA

problem #38

Nov 012016

Avenger

  • miles
I received a important safety recall from Fiat Chrysler automobiles for a faulty occupant restraint controller in my vehicle. I called Chrysler customer care and was told that at this time there is no known fix for the problem. I was also told that there have only been five cases of injury out of the thousands of car owners with this problem. I was told that there is a chance that injury could ensue but it was unlikely. I have the right to not put my family in danger and would like to have my car bought back. It is unsafe to drive my vehicle and need assistance in getting this problem remedied as soon as possible so me and my family can safely drive on the highway.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #37

Nov 142016

Avenger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- San Ramon, CA, USA

problem #36

Oct 012016

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts) was received in October of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #35

Oct 152016

Avenger

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owned a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The contact noticed smoke emitting from the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to the chest, neck, and hip, which required medical attention. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the remedy was not yet available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

- Winston-Salem, NC, USA

problem #34

Nov 152016

Avenger

  • 5,000 miles
Takata recall. My teenage children are driving daily in a car that is not safe how is this acceptable?

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #33

Aug 312016

Avenger

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owned a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 25 mph and attempting to cross an intersection, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle on the passenger side. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a utility pole. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to the chest, ribs, and neck area. Medical attention was required. The contact stated that the insurance evaluation concluded that the rear axle fractured on impact, which caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not yet available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

- Cecatur, IL, USA

problem #32

Nov 062016

Avenger

  • 0 miles
Unresolved recall.

- Gaiesville, GA, USA

problem #31

Nov 022016

Avenger

  • miles
I recieved a recall notice from fca telling me that my air bags and seat belts might not work in a crash and there is a recall but they don't have remedy available and they will contact me when they figure out how to fix it. I have small childeren and if I get into a car crash I hope that my seat belts and air bags would work and for Dodge to tell me not to worry even thou they might not work is unacceptable.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #30

Sep 072016

Avenger 4-cyl

  • 44,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated without warning or impact. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the clock spring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000. Updated 11/17/16 updated 11/17/16.

- Easton, PA, USA

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