2011 Dodge Avenger Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 17%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Dodge Avenger, 17% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall I was involded in a accident, my vehicle was rear ended and my seat belts did not locked or airbags did not eject. Also my break indicater always pops up on the dash board. My back window stop rolling down. The air conditioner makes a loud claking sound everytime I turn on or off the engine.and it wont revers. Theeres something new always going on with this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10960019, filed 2017-03, 78,000 miles“Vehicles air bag light has been on for about 2 years, I took it to my mechanic and he said a code pulled indicating circuit 1 is open, but when searching parts in his system it indicated theres no parts for fix at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #11231752, filed 2019-07, 130,000 miles“This is an update to a previous complaint. I received a recall back on november 2016 from FCA. I contacted FCA regarding the recall and they told me they didn't have the parts and would put me on a priority list and contact me when they had the parts. Still have not received any type of contact and its now april 24th 2017. I have emailed Dodge corporate office regarding the safety issue of my vehicle asking for a new vehicle with no safety recall issues or complete my recall. Have not received a response from them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10980046, filed 2017-04, 110,000 miles“I received a recall on my 2011 Dodge Avenger back in november 2016. I called the recall company listed on the recall notice and informed them of the VIN on my vehicle. They told me that they did not have the parts and would contact me when they did. Great!! I then called stockton Dodge and informed them if the same information in which I got the same answer. I was pretty understanding at first. Then two months pass and no call or email. I then call both back and get the same answer. Again trying to be understanding. …”
NHTSA complaint #10969646, filed 2017-03, 110,000 miles“Vehicle air bag light has been on for months,recently took it in for the orc recall dealer advised that's not the reason for the recall, hes had multiple other Dodge avengers come in with the same issue. He sed me to contact Dodge and file a complaint. I did read today that 2012+ Dodge avengers have came up with another recall that has to do with air bag light being on so I don't know what else to do beside file a complaint. Ive also had multiple other issues with this car, the braking system will skip before stopping (its really hard to explain). …”
NHTSA complaint #11102143, filed 2018-06, 136,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V668000Sep 15, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot…Covers: Dodge Avenger 2010–2014, Jeep Patriot 2010–2014, Compass 2010–2014 +3 more
- 13V282000Jul 2, 2013Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge…Covers: Dodge Avenger 2011–2013, Chrysler 200 2011–2013, Sebring 2011–2013 +2 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 69 | 34% |
| 2013 | 154 | 28% |
| 2012 | 109 | 20% |
| 2011 | 35 | 17% |
| 2010 | 37 | 23% |
| 2009 | 11 | 16% |
| 2008 | 96 | 12% |
| 1999 | 7 | 11% |
| 1998 | 8 | 14% |
| 1997 | 13 | 16% |
| 1996 | 10 | 6% |
| 1995 | 15 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Avenger
58 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsSeat belts
20 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
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