CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Dodge Avenger has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA, including 20 crashes, 3 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (69 reports).
2014 Dodge Avenger recalls
Air Bags and Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash
The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module in these vehicles can short circuit.
Most common 2014 Dodge Avenger problems
Problem areas named in the 205 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 69 |
| Engine | 42 |
| Seat Belts | 39 |
| Electrical System | 34 |
| Seats | 24 |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 |
| Steering | 14 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 12 |
What owners report
My driver side head rest was fine the night before. When I came out to my car the next morning, the AHR had defected and the padded part had "popped". No damage had occurred on the exterior of my vehicle.
I was stopped at a red light, when the airbag in the headrest deployed on the driver side.
The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, the occupant restraint controller in the driver's seat activated inadvertently, and the head restraint deployed. The contact stated that her daughter was struck in the back of the head by the head restraint. The contact stated that her daughter had not observed the warning light before or after the failure. The contact's daughter had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number:
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The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) and the recall repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that a year later when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer where it was diagnosed with occupant restraint control failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2014 Dodge Avenger questions
Does the 2014 Dodge Avenger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2014 Dodge Avenger: Air Bags and Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Avenger?
Based on 205 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (69), Engine (42), Seat Belts (39).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Dodge Avenger has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.