2014 Dodge Avenger Airbags Problems
Airbags account for 69 of 205 complaints (34%) filed on the 2014 Dodge Avenger, tied to 13 crashes and 8 injuries. NHTSA also lists recall 16V668000 covering the occupant restraint control unit on this model year. Median mileage at failure was 50,000.
- Airbags complaints
- 69
- 34% of 205
- Crashes reported
- 13
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report frontal or head-on collisions where none of the airbags deployed despite significant front-end damage.
- Several complaints describe rear-end or side-impact crashes where the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to lock, allowing occupants to strike the steering wheel or dashboard.
- Some owners tie the non-deployment directly to the Takata-related recall 16V668000, saying the occupant restraint control unit had not been replaced yet at the time of the crash.
- A few complaints mention long delays getting the recall part, with dealers unable to complete the repair before another crash occurred.
- One report describes a rollover after sliding on ice where the airbags did not deploy, resulting in back injuries requiring medical treatment.
When 2014 Dodge Avenger airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 17, 2014, latest Apr 29, 2025.
Airbags recalls for the 2014 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.
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 the 2014 Dodge Avenger have?
- NHTSA lists 69 airbag-related complaints for the 2014 Dodge Avenger, which is 34% of the 205 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall on the 2014 Dodge Avenger?
- Yes. Recall 16V668000, reported September 15, 2016, covers the occupant restraint control unit on the 2014 Dodge Avenger and calls for dealers to replace it free of charge.
- Did the airbag problems cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data links this complaint category to 13 crashes and 8 injuries, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 50,000 miles.