Skip to content
Air bagsPart report

2010 Dodge Avenger Air bags Problems

Complaints
37about this part
Share
23%of 163 total for the year
Median mileage
95,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Dodge Avenger, 23% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 12 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“A dashboard warning light is on that indicates a problem with the front air bags. I have a 2010 Dodge Avenger. My mechanic recently advised me to get this checked out as a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11341567, filed 2020-07, 103,000 miles

“I was coming into a turn and a dog ran in front of the car very fast and I jerked and hit the curb as I hit the curb the car went on top of it than back onto the street I tried to hit the brakes numerous of times but they went stiff and all steering went away it was locked I lost all control of the vehicle. The car hit another car, damaging it and my insurance totaled out the Avenger. Now we are without a vehicle due to this. I went to the hospital with my passenger who was injured as well, doctor diagnosed me with a cervical strain. Since this incident I am still having headaches. …”

NHTSA complaint #10694362, filed 2015-03, 120,000 miles

“I came out of the grocery store on 11/03/2015 .started the car nothing happened, battery, lights, radio, starter everything was tested and working great..had to call a professional locksmith service to program a new key to the vehicle..there was no indication or warning when this happened”

NHTSA complaint #10788673, filed 2015-11, 165,000 miles

“The airbag/seat belt light is on an wont go off even after taking it to get recalled checked. When I come to a complete stop there is a beeping sound . When I trun the wheel or crank the car there is also a beep sound . When I ceank the vehicle there are about 7 beeps . 1 when I insert my key the next when I need to buckle another one for tire light an the other beeps are for the seat belt/ air bag constantly beeping”

NHTSA complaint #11165606, filed 2019-01

“There was a recall on the airbag system, which I have taken to get fixed. There is a airbag light now flashing on and off and I am too afraid to drive it. When I asked about the dealership ship shewed me away and said maybe it's the wiring, well hell I didn't wire it myself. I want it noted I called about this issue also reported it was told it's not part of the recall. So I guess they wait for something to happen first, then recall it?!?”

NHTSA complaint #11342726, filed 2020-08

Related recalls

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20146934%
201315428%
201210920%
20113517%
20103723%
20091116%
20089612%
1999711%
1998814%
19971316%
1996106%
1995158%

Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Avenger

Electrical system
40 complaints
Vehicle speed control
27 complaints
Engine
23 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Seat belts
15 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Electronic stability control
6 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Avenger

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology