10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
13 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,546 miles

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problem #27

Oct 032016

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Boscobel, WI, USA

problem #26

Jun 262017

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (and seats, air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact called the mc kays Dodge Chrysler Jeep and Ram dealer who informed them that the remedy was not available. The contact had not experienced any failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms remedy not yet available.

- Waite Park, MN, USA

problem #25

Jan 012017

Avenger

  • 9,000 miles
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.

- Greenwood, FL, USA

problem #24

Sep 132016

Avenger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact searched the VIN and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Niagara Falls, NY, USA

problem #23

Sep 132016

Avenger

  • miles
Sep 13,2016 manufacturer recall numbers61 NHTSA recall number16V-668 summary the vehicles may experience loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in certain crash events due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the occupant restraint controller via the front impact sensor wires. This recall was announced 9 months ago, what is the status" "recall incomplete, remedy not yet available" only lasts so long ! when will my car be fixed"

- New York, NY, USA

problem #22

Sep 012016

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was unable to confirm when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Clifton, NJ, USA

problem #21

Apr 302017

Avenger

  • miles
"takata recall" I was notified about this problem back in October 2016, it is now the end of June 2017 and haven't heard anything back. I think this problem has not been remendied in a proper amount of time. My familys safty is at risk.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #20

Sep 132016

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts). 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.

- Afton, TN, USA

problem #19

Mar 222017

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact felt unsafe driving the vehicle. The contact inquired about the recall process and part availability and was informed that owners would receive a second recall notice when parts become available in June of 2017. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #18

Nov 022016

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags); however, the part for the 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.

- Greenbrier, TN, USA

problem #17

Mar 132017

Avenger

  • miles
Recall for airbags. Still havent had any solutions for the recall since Sept 2016

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #16

Feb 202017

Avenger

  • 47,000 miles
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.

- Custer, WI, USA

problem #15

Aug 012016

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 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.

- Iowa City, IA, USA

problem #14

Jan 022017

Avenger

  • miles
Takata inflators dealer does notify that there is a recall> when I ask manager states no parts

- Franklin, NJ, USA

problem #13

Dec 192015

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the "air bag deployed" warning indicator illuminated although the vehicle had not been involved in a crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the technician stated that the failure was unable to be repaired. In addition, 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 not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Motley, MN, USA

problem #12

Jan 022017

Avenger 4-cyl

  • miles
2014 Dodge Avenger. Consumer writes in regards to remedy not available to repair occupant restraint controller recall notice 16V668000.

- Bonney Lake, WA, USA

problem #11

Jan 102017

Avenger 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle slid on ice flipped over, and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the crash. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 38,000. Updated 04/18/17lj updated 08/30/207

- Beloit, OH, USA

problem #10

Nov 102016

Avenger

  • miles
Takata air bags unsafe I dont want to be killed due to bad building!!!!!!

- Franklin, NJ, USA

problem #9

Nov 142016

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags. The dealer stated that the parts for the repair were unavailable. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Carlscad, CA, USA

problem #8

Oct 212016

Avenger

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was driven home and then to a collision shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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