2010 Dodge Avenger Airbag Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  16%
• 25k–50k
  212%
• 50k–75k
  212%
• 75k–100k
  424%
• 100k–150k
  529%
• 150k+
  318%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Dodge Avenger owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While driving 70 MPH over a wet surface, the vehicle hydroplaned and spun out of control. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a guardrail and spun into oncoming traffic and another vehicle crashed into the front end of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a concussion and a pinched nerve in the neck that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts were unavailable. The failure mileage was 105,000. (recall related incident) ts

I was coming into a turn and a dog ran in front of the car very fast and I jerked and hit the curb as I hit the curb the car went on top of it than back onto the street I tried to hit the brakes numerous of times but they went stiff and all steering went away it was locked I lost all control of the vehicle. The car hit another car, damaging it and my insurance totaled out the Avenger. Now we are without a vehicle due to this. I went to the hospital with my passenger who was injured as well, doctor diagnosed me with a cervical strain. Since this incident I am still having headaches. My mother is the owner of the vehicle and still is shaken up about this.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the driver attempted to avoid colliding into a deer and crashed into a utility pole instead. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back, hip, and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure while driving approximately 35 to 40 MPH. Another driver appeared out of nowhere and crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. - (recalls related incident) ts

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While driving at a low speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a frontal crash with another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the crash scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to be repaired by an independent mechanic. There were no injuries. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While driving 45 MPH, another vehicle t- boned the contact's vehicle. The front air bags deployed, but the side curtain air bags did not. The passenger sustained a concussion, broken nose, and fractured sternum. A police report was filed. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 60 MPH a tractor trailer crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The contact crashed into a cement median. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a neck and head injury, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 04/19/17

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While driving 75 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle as it lost power and crashed into the rear passenger side of a u-haul truck. The air bag did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed destroyed by the contact's insurance company. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The crash was not related to a recall and the cause of the failure was undetermined. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. There were two injuries sustained and medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 41,000.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owned a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the brakes were applied several times, but they failed to engage when necessary. As a result, the driver crashed into the rear of another vehicle at an unknown rate of speed. All of the air bags deployed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The insurance company and adjustor were aware that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags and seat belts). The manufacturer sent an interim recall notice, but the parts had not been supplied to the dealer for over one year. The insurance company inspected the vehicle. The driver and a rear child passenger sustained bruising from the crash, which required medical assistance. The manufacturer was notified, but the contact received no information pertaining to the investigation of the failure. A police report was filed. …

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