2013 Dodge Avenger air bags problems
154 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 Dodge Avenger — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Both head rest which is attached to airbags or have airbags in them I don’t know but the exploded open. Headrest could have exploded while someone was in the seat and got head injuries. No problem has not been confirmed by anyone but myself,husband and self employed mechanic, I didn’t know what to…”
filed Dec 1, 2025
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the warning lights on the instrument panel flashed on and off. The contact stated that the horn was…”
filed Nov 8, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to…Campaign 13V282000 · Jul 2, 2013
Air Bags problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 69 | 34% |
| 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% |
| 1997 Avenger | 13 | 16% |
| 1996 Avenger | 10 | 6% |
| 1995 Avenger | 15 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.