Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (buckles, retractors, anchors and pretensioners).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Dodge Avenger owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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 contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair was completed by the previous owner in November 2022. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,056.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the front driver's 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 to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 160,000.
I wrote previously on the brakes not working resulting in accident but I can't find where to update my previous complaint so I'll add to it here. We have since learned the speed at time of accident was 21 MPH, red light came on when brakes were pressed and there were no brakes. This is the 3rd time it happened. The other 2 the brakes came right back. The accident did result in the vehicle being totaled. Thank goodness no injuries but what we have since learned is the airbags did indeed deploy, thank goodness, but the driver seatbelt did not hold. When they got him out of the driver seat, the seatbelt was across him but no longer buckled. It was just laying across him, between the airbag and the driver. I did receive a occupant restraint controller notification saying there is a recall but it says they don't have a fix yet. This is beyond scary. …
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 Dodge Avenger. While driving 40 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The rear of the vehicle and passenger door were damaged. All the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that no warning indicators were illuminated prior to the collision. After the crash, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The driver sustained injuries to the right side of the body, lower back, and whiplash. The front passenger sustained lower back, right knee, and shoulder injuries. The passenger in the rear passenger side seat sustained leg and back injuries. No one received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to Chevrolet Cadillac of santa fe (4450 cerrillos rd, santa fe, nm 87507 [phone]), but was not inspected for the air bag failure. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. …
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 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 (security Dodge in amityville, ny) where it was 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 stated that the air bag indicator illuminated prior to receiving the recall notice. While in traffic, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The crash caused the contact's vehicle to crash into a guard rail. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the driver lost control of the steering wheel and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the driver. As a result, the driver's face struck the steering wheel. The driver sustained head and face injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.
Between in the middle of September til now. I purchase this vehicle on a Monday with $500 down. 2014 dodger Avenger with 74K and bought the other$500. So in total $1000 down. And when I bought the car up to the dealership. It had to get expected, no receipt for it or nothing so I don't know what they had expected. Therefore, everything was good. I had to bring it back to dealership after I called them about the problem. I have paid two cars off and this is my worse experience I had with a vehicle I was driving. It was good while it last but the second time same thing happen first time. I would like to get my down payment back along with the notes I was paying. Thank you and god bless. This happened while car was in motion to were I would have had a little traffic behind me. Since Saturday night it's been parked and Monday 10/14/2019
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. While the vehicle was being repaired for an unknown issue, the orc sensor and air bag indicators were illuminated. The contact stated that the orc sensor was replaced twice and the headrest air bag also needed to be replaced. Bergstrom Chrysler of kaukanuna (2929 lawe street, kaukauna, wi 54130) replaced the orc sensor a second time because they believed it was the source of the failure. The contact stated that none of the air bags were functional and the air bag warning indicator illuminated again. The manufacturer stated that they could not assist and advised the contact to keep the receipts for possible reimbursement if a recall was issued. The failure mileage was 49,400.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags) had exceeded a reasonable time for the repair. The contact received the recall notification six months ago. Bob pfort Dodge dealer located in florida at phone number: 850-4824601, advised that the parts were unavailable for repair. The manufacturer advised that parts will be available August or September of 2017. The contact did not experience a failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000. VIN tool confirms remedy not yet available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the passenger side headrest padding separated and pushed forward. The contact pushed the padding back, but it did not latch back to the frame. The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer (jt's Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler in lexington, sc: [phone]). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Also, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 25,200. Parts distribution disconnect.
Seat Belt complaints in other Avenger years
Frequently asked questions
How common are seat belt problems on the 2014 Dodge Avenger?
NHTSA has 39 complaints about the seat belts of the 2014 Dodge Avenger, 19% of the model year's 205 complaints. The component named most often is front (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Dodge Avenger seat belt problems?
No. NHTSA lists no seat belts recall for the 2014 Dodge Avenger, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2014 Dodge Avenger seat belt problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 50,000 miles, and 28% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 6 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries to seat belts problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.