How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Dodge Avenger?

NHTSA lists 39 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Dodge Avenger, which is 19% of the 205 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a seat belt recall for the 2014 Dodge Avenger?

This data lists no seat belt-specific recall, but several owners reference NHTSA campaign 16V668000, a Takata air bag and seat belt recall, and report parts were unavailable at the time of their complaint.

Have seat belt problems on the 2014 Avenger caused crashes or injuries?

Yes. NHTSA records show 6 crashes and 4 injuries among the 39 seat belt complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 49,700.

At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up on the 2014 Avenger?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 49,700, based on NHTSA complaint data.

2014 Dodge Avenger Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 39 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Dodge Avenger, 19% of all complaints for the year, tied to 6 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 49,700. No seat belt-specific recall is listed in this data, though owners reference Takata campaign 16V668000.

Seat Belts complaints: 39; 19% of 205
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 49,700 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Seat belts reportedly failed to restrain the driver during a crash, allowing the driver's face or head to strike the steering wheel.
Owners report seat belts and airbags both failing to activate together in the same crash event, with the vehicle striking a guardrail, tree, or another car.
Some owners were notified of NHTSA campaign 16V668000 covering seat belts and air bags but said replacement parts were unavailable at the dealer for longer than a reasonable amount of time.
A few owners say they had not yet experienced a failure but felt unsafe driving while waiting on the recall part.
One report describes the seat belt failing to hold the driver in place during a low-speed rear-end collision, with airbags also not deploying.

When 2014 Dodge Avenger seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 5, 2016, latest May 26, 2023.

39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2016 to May 2023; peak Jul 2017 (7).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2014 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.

20070 (0%)
200810 (1%)
20092 (3%)
201015 (9%)
201120 (10%)
201243 (8%)
201352 (9%)
201439 (19%)
20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Dodge Avenger?: NHTSA lists 39 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Dodge Avenger, which is 19% of the 205 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2014 Dodge Avenger?: This data lists no seat belt-specific recall, but several owners reference NHTSA campaign 16V668000, a Takata air bag and seat belt recall, and report parts were unavailable at the time of their complaint.
Have seat belt problems on the 2014 Avenger caused crashes or injuries?: Yes. NHTSA records show 6 crashes and 4 injuries among the 39 seat belt complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 49,700.
At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up on the 2014 Avenger?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 49,700, based on NHTSA complaint data.