2013 Dodge Avenger Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 154 airbag complaints for the 2013 Dodge Avenger, 28% of all 548 complaints filed for the year. The failures are linked to 19 crashes, 3 fires, and 28 injuries, at a median mileage of 64,000, and two related recalls address the airbag control module.
- Airbags complaints
- 154
- 28% of 548
- Crashes reported
- 19
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 28
- Median mileage
- 64,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report frontal or side-impact crashes in which the airbags failed to deploy at all, including collisions at speeds between roughly 25 and 50 mph.
- Some drivers describe airbag warning lights illuminating before a crash, with dealers unable to diagnose the fault or replacing a wiring harness afterward.
- Several complaints describe only one airbag deploying (passenger but not driver, or vice versa) during a collision.
- One report describes smoke emitting from the vehicle and airbags failing to deploy after a tree collision, with injuries to the chest, neck, and hip.
- One owner tied the non-deployment directly to the Takata-related recall on their vehicle.
When 2013 Dodge Avenger airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 27, 2012, latest Dec 1, 2025.
Airbags recalls for the 2013 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
- Are there airbag recalls for the 2013 Dodge Avenger?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, campaign 16V668000 covering the Occupant Restraint Control airbag system and campaign 13V282000 involving the Totally Integrated Power Module or occupant restraint controller.
- How common are airbag complaints on the 2013 Dodge Avenger?
- NHTSA has 154 airbag complaints for this model year, which is 28% of all 548 complaints filed, the highest share among the years listed (2010-2014).
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 64,000 miles.
- Have airbag failures caused injuries or crashes on this car?
- NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 19 crashes, 3 fires, and 28 injuries.