2013 Dodge Avenger Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 52about this part
- Share
- 9%of 548 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the seat belts of the 2013 Dodge Avenger, 9% of the 548 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Within the last three months I received a letter in the mail notifying myself there was a recall with my cars make model and year but there is no remedy available. The recall has to do with the safety restraint system. The recall was created in september of 2016. The date selected is the approximate date I received the letter.”
NHTSA complaint #10954224, filed 2017-02, 40,000 miles“Takata recall I am concerned driving this car as the parts to repair are not available. I have registered for notification of when parts are available, but need a vehicle to drive in the meantime. Who will provide a vehicle rental? There is now a warning light on.”
NHTSA complaint #10945420, filed 2017-01, 92,000 miles“My airbags did not go off when I hit the car in oncoming traffic. My frame was bent and both cars were totaled. I've sustained many injuries that are unknown of treatment completion”
NHTSA complaint #11317780, filed 2020-03, 125,000 miles“I have had an airbag problem indicator light and significantly increased risk of injury in my car for over a year now. This needs to be fixed asap in order to prevent catastrophe.”
NHTSA complaint #11045767, filed 2017-11, 67,000 miles“We were traveling at 40 MPH when I noticed my husband had not fastened his seatbelt in the passengers seat. There were no reminder buzzers on the dash nor was there a icon on the dash of the car. We contacted our service department at the dealership where we purchased the vehicle and questioned them about it, they in turn contacted chrysler and was informed that there is none of the above mentioned in this car! How is it that this car has no warning alarms for this front seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10588524, filed 2014-05, 15,685 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10139978Mar 8, 2017Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
- 10139985Mar 1, 2017Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
- 10217736Jan 1, 2013STAR Center News No. 78 - Jan/Feb 2013: Instead of limiting the use of the tether anchor to 48 pounds (child weight) the new guideline states that the tether anchor can be used…
- 10189200Jan 1, 2013STAR Center News No. 78 - Jan/Feb 2013: Instead of limiting the use of the tether anchor to 48 pounds (child weight) the new guideline states that the tether anchor can be used…
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 39 | 19% |
| 2013 | 52 | 9% |
| 2012 | 43 | 8% |
| 2011 | 20 | 10% |
| 2010 | 15 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 10 | 6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Avenger
154 complaintsEngine
120 complaintsOther or unknown
104 complaintsElectrical system
98 complaintsSeats
60 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
51 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsVehicle speed control
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsElectronic stability control
28 complaintsSteering
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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