2011 Dodge Avenger Airbags Problems
NHTSA has 35 airbag complaints for the 2011 Dodge Avenger, 17% of all complaints that year, tied to 8 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure is 97,000. Two related recalls (16V668000 and 13V282000) cover the Occupant Restraint Control and TIPM.
- Airbags complaints
- 35
- 17% of 209
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 97,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-speed frontal or rear-end collisions, sometimes leaving occupants to brace against the steering wheel.
- Seat belts fail to lock or restrain properly at the same time airbags do not deploy, increasing injury during crashes.
- Airbag warning light illuminates intermittently, sometimes tied to an open recall where the vehicle had not yet been repaired.
- Owners report the clock spring or airbag control module triggering warning lights or failures, in one case after a front-end accident.
- One owner reported an electrical event involving the horn and instrument cluster along with a smoke odor while the vehicle was parked.
- Owners report delays getting recall parts (campaign 16V668000) or being told their VIN was not included in the recall despite having the same issue.
When 2011 Dodge Avenger airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 6, 2011, latest Jul 3, 2023.
Airbags recalls for the 2011 Dodge Avenger
- NHTSA 16V668000Sep 15, 2016Airbags1,435,625 vehicles
Air bags
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
- NHTSA 13V282000Jul 2, 2013Airbags442,320 vehicles
Air bags
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
Airbags 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 airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Dodge Avenger?
- NHTSA lists 35 airbag complaints for the 2011 Dodge Avenger, which is 17% of all 209 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2011 Dodge Avenger?
- Yes. Recall 16V668000 covers the Occupant Restraint Control, and recall 13V282000 covers the airbags and Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM).
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 97,000 at the time of failure for airbag complaints on this model year.
- Were there any injuries linked to airbag problems on the 2011 Avenger?
- NHTSA complaint data links this issue to 8 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries.