How many seat belt complaints does the 2012 Dodge Avenger have?

NHTSA lists 43 seat belt complaints for the 2012 Avenger, which is 8% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.

Did seat belt problems on the 2012 Avenger lead to crashes or injuries?

Yes. NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 8 crashes and 10 injuries, with no fires reported.

Is there a recall for seat belts on the 2012 Dodge Avenger?

This data lists no seat-belt-specific recall record, but several complaints reference NHTSA campaign 16v668000 covering air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment.

At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up on the 2012 Avenger?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 65,000 miles.

How does the 2012 Avenger compare to other years for seat belt complaints?

The 2012 model's 8% share is close to the 2010 (9%), 2011 (10%), and 2013 (9%) model years, while 2014 stands out higher at 19%.

2012 Dodge Avenger Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 43 seat belt complaints for the 2012 Dodge Avenger, 8% of the 553 total complaints filed for the year. Eight complaints involved crashes and ten involved injuries, with a median failure mileage of 65,000. No seat-belt-specific recall is listed in this data, though several owners reference a related campaign for air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment.

Seat Belts complaints: 43; 8% of 553
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 10
Median mileage: 65,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Seat belt tensioners fail to tighten during frontal impacts, letting occupants pitch forward into the dashboard or steering wheel.
Some belts do not lock during hard braking or collisions, allowing the driver or passenger to strike the windshield, sun visor, or roof line.
A separate pattern shows belts randomly locking and restraining the occupant, then taking several seconds to release during normal driving.
Multiple owners describe a loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment tied to a shorting condition in the front impact sensor wiring, delaying or preventing proper restraint function in a crash.
Owners report long waits for recall repair parts related to this pretensioner issue, with some vehicles going months without a fix while still in daily use.

When 2012 Dodge Avenger seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 8, 2014, latest Mar 28, 2022.

43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Mar 2022; peak Mar 2017 (6).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2012 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.

201015 (9%)
201120 (10%)
201243 (8%)
201352 (9%)
201439 (19%)
20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does the 2012 Dodge Avenger have?: NHTSA lists 43 seat belt complaints for the 2012 Avenger, which is 8% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.
Did seat belt problems on the 2012 Avenger lead to crashes or injuries?: Yes. NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 8 crashes and 10 injuries, with no fires reported.
Is there a recall for seat belts on the 2012 Dodge Avenger?: This data lists no seat-belt-specific recall record, but several complaints reference NHTSA campaign 16v668000 covering air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment.
At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up on the 2012 Avenger?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 65,000 miles.
How does the 2012 Avenger compare to other years for seat belt complaints?: The 2012 model's 8% share is close to the 2010 (9%), 2011 (10%), and 2013 (9%) model years, while 2014 stands out higher at 19%.