2010 Dodge Avenger Seat Belts Problems
NHTSA lists 15 seat belt-related complaints for the 2010 Dodge Avenger, 9% of that year's 163 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles, with 3 crashes and 4 injuries reported. No seat belt-specific recall is tied to this component in the data, though many complaints reference the Takata air bag recall (campaign 16v668000).
- Seat Belts complaints
- 15
- 9% of 163
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical seat belt symptoms owners report
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy during crashes, including rollovers and collisions with fixed objects, at highway speeds around 45 mph.
- Several drivers describe brake failure preceding rear-end collisions, with airbags deploying afterward.
- Multiple owners report receiving notification of NHTSA campaign 16v668000 covering seat belts and air bags, but say replacement parts were unavailable for extended periods.
- Some owners say they contacted dealers directly and were told parts for the recall repair had no estimated arrival date.
- A few complaints note the vehicle was still being driven daily despite the unresolved recall, with owners expressing concern about safety.
When 2010 Dodge Avenger seat belt complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 7, 2016, latest Aug 1, 2020.
Seat Belts recalls for the 2010 Dodge Avenger
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Seat Belts complaints by Avenger model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many seat belt complaints does the 2010 Dodge Avenger have?
- NHTSA lists 15 seat belt-related complaints for the 2010 Avenger, which is 9% of the 163 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a seat belt recall for the 2010 Dodge Avenger?
- The data shows no seat belt-specific recall listed separately, but multiple complaints reference NHTSA campaign 16v668000, a combined seat belt and air bag (Takata) recall.
- At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for seat belt-related complaints on the 2010 Avenger is 70,000 miles.
- Were there any injuries linked to seat belt or air bag issues in the 2010 Avenger?
- NHTSA data shows 4 injuries and 3 crashes associated with the 15 seat belt-related complaints for this model year.
- How does the 2010 Avenger compare to other years for this issue?
- The 2010 model year's share of seat belt complaints (9%) is lower than the 2014 model year's 19% share, based on the same NHTSA complaint data.