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Problems with 2012 Dodge Avenger AIR BAGS

On average, the 2012 Dodge Avenger starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 63 139 miles.

Components Affected by AIR BAGS Issues

We have classified the 96 complaints from 2012 Dodge Avenger about AIR BAGS into the following categories.

FRONTAL 1

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2012 Dodge Avenger

Vehicle was serviced for airbag recalls however the light stays on constantly. not long after buying the vehicle, i would put use the turn signal and the windshield wipers would come on, they still do from time to time. i took it in for service at the dealer and they could not figure out the problem. also, from time to time, the air conditioner button will not work. the only way to get it to work is to rapidly turn the knob from side to side. it has sometimes taken up to 5 minutes to get it to work.

While sitting in the stationary vehicle the driver side active headrest deployed with out being in a collision.

S61 airbag recall- i've had this issues fixed twice already and i still have the issue of the standing airbag light. i've been told as long as the light is on my airbag will not deploy in the cases of an accident. i was told numerous times that because the s61 recall was completed. i should be ok, but how can i be sure when the airbag light is still on. the first time i got this item fixed it took two weeks for the airbag light to come back on. the second time i got this issue fixed it took a month or so so for the airbag light to start coming back on intermittently. i'm spending a lot more time on the road now and the airbag light is on all the time now. i've taken it in for the third time, but to a different dealership. they refused to fix the the issue, because they weren't the ones who did the first two recalls. when i as for them to provide me with something in writing incase i get in a accident and my airbag doesn't deploy stating why they ...

Takata recall" i have experienced problems with the alternator 3 times, this vehicle is a 2012 dodge avenger, the mileage that i started receiving problems were probaly 67,000 and 80,000. i have replaced the alternator 3 times, 2 times in the last 2 years. the problem started when the egine light alerted me there was a problem i then took the car to get it checked and they said that the charging system was not charging the alternator properly, then it resulted in battery issues draining the battery, if i turned my lights or wipers on or anything electrical the problem was worse. then the car stalled on the interstate, from there i was towed to a car max. there they charged me for the labor on the alternator because i had an exttended warranty at the time of this particular failure. the next incident i had to get the battery replaced and it was the alternator again after i replaced the battery. took the car to replace again another alternator failure. i was driving every time i experience problems. see also 11081233

Tl* takata recall. the contact was a passenger in a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact was involved in a front end crash and the air bags deployed incorrectly, which injured the contact. medical attention was received. the air bags were replaced from the original takata air bags. a police report was filed. the driver's insurance company towed the vehicle and declared it destroyed. the cause of the failure was unknown. the vin and failure mileage were unknown. *tt*jb consumer stated vin updated, consumer was a passenger not the owner. *jb *dt photos attached 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*jb

Vehicle in total loss accident - struck by vehicle in accident on the driver's side near the door - dublin oh police dept incident # 18000499 - no air bags deployed. *tt *js *tr

My electrical stability light and air bag light come on daily now for 1 week while driving. my interior lights flicker and my check engine light is on but not registering. the recalls and my vin is not listed

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine overheated and the engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (frank fletcher dodge in sherwood, ar: 501-834-7700) where it was diagnosed that the radiator needed to be replaced. the technician also stated that there was no recall and that the warranty expired. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. additionally, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags). the failure mileage was approximately 101,246. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called huffines chrysler jeep dodge ram plano (4500 w plano pkwy, plano, tx 75093 (469) 685-1516) and was informed that the recall parts were not available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the vin was invalid. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the ferman chrysler, jeep, dodge, ram dealer in new port richey, fl was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

We received a safety recall for our 2012 dodge avenger that our seatbelts and airbags may not work in a crash. of course we were very concerned as this was our only car. when we called to make an appointment to have this very dangerous safety recall fixed, they lied and told us it would take a while for the parts to become available. we got tired of waiting and went to trade this car in for a toyota. we were shocked to hear that this safely recall was stamped with "no fix" available. dodge will not fix this issue and we lost over $7,000 in trade in value due to this "no fix" safety recall. how can these companies get away with not fixing such a dangerous safety recalls at the expense of the consumer?

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts). the part for the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags). the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer did not know when the parts would arrive. the contact was provided a loaner vehicle. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

S61 safety recall is taking to long to remedy! dangerous issue that could result in death or injury!

No incident! just taking too long to fix a recall problem that could result in death of driver and/or passengers