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2013 Dodge Avenger Seats Problems

Complaints
60about this part
Share
11%of 548 total for the year
Median mileage
87,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Dodge Avenger, 11% of the 548 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 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.

“While driving my car approximately around 15mph on a smooth road I heard a disruptive noise and saw that my passenger had been hit by the active head rest which was deployed although we were not in an accident. Upon further investigation I noticed the cheap plastic that holds the pin in place inside the head rest had been broken which caused the active headrest to unexpectedly deploy.”

NHTSA complaint #11315966, filed 2020-03, 112,920 miles

“The passenger head rest deployed or opened hitting the back of my passenger as I was driving. My passenger was in pain for a few days. The seat head rest now sits out of place and it is very uncomfortable as you are sitting forward. I tried to check on the amount to fix and it is over $1000 to fix.”

NHTSA complaint #11362425, filed 2020-10, 143,000 miles

“The passenger side safety headrest deployed while driving full speed down the interstate. Approx. 75 MPH. The sound was so sudden it startled me and almost caused me to wreck. Now the headrest will not pop back into position as documented by Dodge leaving the headrest fully deployed and completely useless.”

NHTSA complaint #11061267, filed 2018-01, 22,000 miles

“My son bought a 2013 Dodge Avenger and while he was driving the passenger headrest exploded! This is dangerous! I as a parent am afraid it will happen on the driver side while my son is driving and cause an accident! I took it to Dodge and they are trying to say it's not a recall yet and it would be 800+ to fix! This is unacceptable and I feel is a dangerous malfunctioning part that needs fixed on Dodge or chrysler's end!!!!”

NHTSA complaint #11362257, filed 2020-10, 81,000 miles

“The drivers side headrest split into 2 pieces for no reason. Manufactures specs states that in a rear collision the headrest deploys to ensure the driver doesn't get whip lash. This vehicle has no accidents at all and was not being driven at the time the headrest separated. I did research and this is a common problem with the headrest in this Dodge vehicle. I went to the dealership and it may seem its not covered even with the 7 yr/100,000 mile warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #11154443, filed 2018-11, 70,000 miles

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Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20142412%
20136011%
2012143%
201011%
200861%
199946%
199632%
199584%

Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Air bags
154 complaintsEngine
120 complaintsOther or unknown
104 complaintsElectrical system
98 complaintsSeat belts
52 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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