10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,742 miles

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problem #15

Sep 132016

Avenger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #14

Mar 092017

Avenger

  • 78,000 miles
Takata recall I was involded in a accident, my vehicle was rear ended and my seat belts did not locked or airbags did not eject. Also my break indicater always pops up on the dash board. My back window stop rolling down. The air conditioner makes a loud claking sound everytime I turn on or off the engine.and it wont revers. Theeres something new always going on with this car.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

problem #13

Feb 102017

Avenger

  • 89,000 miles
I was in a recent accident that caused over $4,500 in damage to the front end of my 2011 Dodge Avenger. I hit the vehicle in front of me travelling at over 20mph and the airbags did not deploy and I braced myself against the steering wheel and thankfully was not injured. There are currently two open recalls for the airbag and seat belt restraint. The police officer on scene was bewildered that the airbags had not deployed, and I'm not certain they would work or not with the active recall due to the two main safey features of this vehicle. Currently the vehicle is being "tested" by Dodge/Chrysler group but they have yet to provide me with a loaner vehicle till they deem the car is in fact safe to drive and operate. I refuse to get behind the wheel of a car in the event I'm in another accident and the two safety devices I rely on do not work. Dodge/chysler is refusing to answer any inquiries I have and I am taking legal action against them at this time.

- Estero, FL, USA

problem #12

Feb 102017

Avenger

  • miles
20plus mile per hour front end accident, police statement that air bags should of deployed. No airbags no seat belt tensioner. Driving my fault rear ended a vehicle estimated speed 20 plus mph. Airbags didn't deploy and my seat belt didn't hold me tight at all my head went to steering wheel. There should be no debate on whether or not my seat belt should of held tight. No help from a company that is ok with its customers driving death traps.

- Bonita Springs, FL, USA

problem #11

Feb 082017

Avenger

  • 89,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V6680000 (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 stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure mileage was 89,000.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #10

Jan 262017

Avenger

  • miles
We are being told that the recall on the car has no fix to it. If this is true why aren't we getting our money back? I will be upside down about 5,000, how is this fair to make me pay off a car I had to trade in due to safety problems.

- Selma, TX, USA

problem #9

Jan 242017

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 dodger Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V6688000 (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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact was informed that owner's would receive a second notice in June 2017 when the remedy parts become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Santa Maria, CA, USA

problem #8

Dec 012016

Avenger

  • miles
I have not had any issues so far with my air bag. However I received a recall notice and when I attempted to have it fixed I was informed there is no solution for it yet. I am filing a complaint

- Antioch, TN, USA

problem #7

Nov 012016

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); 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.

- Deltona, FL, USA

problem #6

Nov 012016

Avenger

  • miles
2011 Dodge Avenger. Consumer writes in regards to head rest deployed unexpectedly. Vehicle VIN# not included in recall.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #5

Feb 042015

Avenger 4-cyl

  • miles
Was in line of traffic. One vehicle three cars ahead turned suddenly causing the next car to put on brakes suddenly then the next car brake suddenly the brakes of the 2011 Dodge Avenger failed to engage leading to a rear end collision with the car ahead causing extreme front end damage to the 2011 Dodge Avenger and the air bag did not deploy.. luckily the seat belt was functioning properly...police report filed and noted brake fluid compartment full.

- Andalusia, AL, USA

problem #4

Oct 252013

Avenger

  • 57,656 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. There was recall related to the failure under NHTSA campaign id number 13V282000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the VIN was not included and the vehicle had not been repaired. The contact also mentioned that the instrument cluster lights suddenly dimmed and the interior lights and both turn signals failed to operate properly. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 57,656.

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #3

Oct 262012

Avenger

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while traveling 50 mph another vehicle crashed into the vehicle. Upon impact the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The driver and passenger sustained minor cuts and bruises. The injury status of the occupant of the other vehicle was unknown. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic to diagnose the failure. The failure and current mileage was 40,000.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #2

Jun 032012

Avenger

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, she drove through a stop light and another vehicle crashed into the front passenger door. The air bags did not deploy during the crash. There was an occupant in the front passenger seat that suffered neck injuries and was taken to the hospital. The front passenger door received extensive damages. The police were notified and a report was available if needed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop where it was awaiting repair. The dealer was not notified. The manufacture was notified and stated that the parameters of the air bag sensors were not struck during the crash, therefore the air bags would not deploy. The failure and current mileages were 10,000.

- Okland City, IN, USA

problem #1

Oct 022011

Avenger

  • 9,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact was driving 55 mph when the contact crashed into a pole. During the crash the seat belts did not restrain and the air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered a concussion. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic advised that during the crash the sensors were pulled in from the sub frame, causing the sensors not to receive any impact. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.

- Mountview, AR, USA