2013 Dodge Avenger air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 154 complaints for the 2013 Dodge Avenger, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 154 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 84 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 19 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 28 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 23 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 84 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 19 crashes, 3 fires, 28 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving 10 MPH, the passenger side head restraint popped opened and struck the occupant in the head without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminat or injuries. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Dodge Avenger
- Engine 125 complaints
- Electrical system 98 complaints
- Seats 61 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 55 complaints
- Seat belts 52 complaints
- Brakes 38 complaints
- Cruise control 34 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 32 complaints