10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,306 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2010 Dodge Avenger:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

problem #36

Jan 232024

Avenger

  • miles
Airbag lights turns on and off and I think it's a manufacturer problem with the harness behind or under the seat. I read it's a common problem.

- San Tan Valley, AZ, USA

problem #35

Jun 222020

Avenger

  • miles
There was a recall on the airbag system, which I have taken to get fixed. There is a airbag light now flashing on and off and I am too afraid to drive it. When I asked about the dealership ship shewed me away and said maybe it's the wiring, well hell I didn't wire it myself. I want it noted I called about this issue also reported it was told it's not part of the recall. So I guess they wait for something to happen first, then recall it"!"

- San Pedro, CA, USA

problem #34

Jul 172020

Avenger

  • 103,000 miles
A dashboard warning light is on that indicates a problem with the front air bags. I have a 2010 Dodge Avenger. My mechanic recently advised me to get this checked out as a recall.

- Pacifica, CA, USA

problem #33

Jul 162020

Avenger 4-cyl

  • miles
Occupant restraint controller

- University City, MO, USA

problem #32

Aug 082019

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated for approximately four months. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #31

Aug 012018

Avenger

  • miles
The airbag/seat belt light is on an wont go off even after taking it to get recalled checked. When I come to a complete stop there is a beeping sound. When I turn the wheel or crank the car there is also a beep sound. When I ceank the vehicle there are about 7 beeps. 1 when I insert my key the next when I need to buckle another one for tire light an the other beeps are for the seat belt/ air bag constantly beeping

- Middletown, OH, USA

problem #30

Dec 132018

Avenger

  • 150,000 miles
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.

- Flint, MI, USA

problem #29

Apr 282018

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owned a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 45 mph around a curve, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over four times. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the head and back, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a towing facility where it was deemed destroyed. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags), but the dealer was not contacted for recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

- Defiance, OH, USA

problem #28

Oct 192016

Avenger

  • 5,025 miles
The air bags exploded, with a bump on the road.

- Redondo Beach, CA, USA

problem #27

Jun 072017

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, 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 contact called fletcher Dodge (3314 stadium blvd, jonesboro, ar 72404, phone number: (870) 932-2246) and was informed that the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Leachville, AR, USA

problem #26

Jul 122016

Avenger

  • 70,000 miles
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.

- Kendallville, IN, USA

problem #25

Nov 082016

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). 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 contact called a local dealer (perry Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at 2340 national city blvd, national city, ca 91950) and was informed that the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #24

Aug 042017

Avenger

  • miles
Takata recall. This has not been rectified yet. I keep checking the status of the recall and it says remedy not available yet. I have grand kids I drive around so safety is extra important to me. Please advise

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #23

Aug 042017

Avenger

  • miles
It has been months since I received the S61/NHTSA 16V-668 recall notice, as of today I haven't received any updates on this matter.I checked online and it said the manufacturer hasn't been able to come up with a solution for this problem, I am very concerned because I drive this vehicle every day and it isn't safe to drive. If they cant fix it they should supply a safe loaner car that I can use until they can make the necessary repairs.

- Tilton, NH, USA

problem #22

Jul 012017

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact found the recall notification online at www.safercar.gov in July of 2017. The dealer (mccall motors Inc, 4914 admiral peary hwy, edensburg, pa, 15931) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed that the parts were unavailable. The contact was informed that the parts may be available this fall, but there was no guarantee. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Ebensburg, PA, USA

problem #21

Nov 152016

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). 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 contact spoke with keller motors Inc (1795 S perryville blvd, perryville, mo 63775) who stated that they would service the vehicle when parts become available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the parts had not yet arrived. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Perryville, MO, USA

problem #20

Sep 012016

Avenger

  • miles
Received recall notice in Sept 2016. As of July 2017 still no fix available and parts affected by recall are major safety concerns.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #19

Nov 112016

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact did not remember when she received the recall notification letter. The local deal and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #18

Nov 102016

Avenger

  • miles
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. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Albany, NY, USA

problem #17

Mar 222017

Avenger 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, 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 contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available...updated 05/23/17 the consumer stated the manufacturer and dealer refused to provide a loaner vehicle, but offered $35 a day as reimbursement. The consumer did not believe this was reasonable. Updated 7/14/2017

- Pittstown, NJ, USA

Read the next 16 complaints »