1997 Dodge Avenger air bags problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1997 Dodge Avenger — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer's vehicle was involved in an accident. There were two occupants in the vehicle. Upon impact, airbags in the front did not deploy. Vehicle was moving at 45 mph, and the vehicle went into a ditch. Both occupants suffered head traumas. Consumer contacted chrysler, and was told by the…”
filed Aug 31, 2004
“I have a 1997 dodge avenger some of my problems I have not fixed I am about to go broke. I have more problems with my tires, brakes, and rotors. The paint is chipping off my car in spots. My tires wear fast, my airbag is loose the cover on it. My brakes are awful I have to replace them a lot. I…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 69 | 34% |
| 2013 Avenger | 154 | 28% |
| 2012 Avenger | 109 | 20% |
| 2011 Avenger | 35 | 17% |
| 2010 Avenger | 37 | 23% |
| 2009 Avenger | 11 | 16% |
| 2008 Avenger | 96 | 12% |
| 1999 Avenger | 7 | 11% |
| 1998 Avenger | 8 | 14% |
| 1996 Avenger | 10 | 6% |
| 1995 Avenger | 15 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Dodge Avenger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.