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10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
21 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,425 miles
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The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. While driving 10 mph, another vehicle ran a stop sign and collided with the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. The contact believed that the seat belt failed to restrain her. A police report was not filed. The contact experienced muscle stiffness, back pain, and bruises on her chest, which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. (recall related incident)
Complaint regarding NHTSA recall S61: Possible short circuiting for air bag deployment and there is not remedy for it. Why am I driving around a car where the air bags could not deploy? this is completely unacceptable and the person who I talked to regarding the recall couldn't be bothered with it. I don't agree with this.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Nothing has happened yet with my vehicle in regards to this recall, but am extremely concerned in regards to the safety features (air bag and seat belt pretensioner) that were determined as defective by this recall. One of the primary reasons that I purchased this vehicle was due to the good safety ratings it received, so I am very upset that this is not being fixed in a timely manner. I don't feel like I should be forced to buy a new vehicle due to this recall, but without any estimate on when the parts will be available, I do not appreciate the predicament I am in where I do not have a safely drivable vehicle and am essentially rolling the dice by driving around in a death trap any time I do use it. I am hoping that I do not have to wait until a bad thing happens before I can get my vehicle repaired properly. Any information and assistance would be appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration of this request to expedite the resolution of this issue.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Fontana, CA, USA
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We hit a patch of slush and ice, the rear tires locked and the car slammed head-on into a concrete pillar. The car's bumper, grille, support bar etc were severely damaged and the car was deemed a total loss. The radiator was folded into a "V". the driver's head hit the steering wheel resulting in a concussion. The airbag never deployed. Before the accident, the instrument panel was flashing on/off when we used the turn signal. The car didn't start or shut off at times. There is something seriously wrong with the electrical system/airbag. (recall related incident)
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. 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 recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 06/01/17
I was informed of the recall in October of 2016 and I have just recently been told that Dodge will not have a part to fix the recall until at the earliest June 2017. This is unacceptable because we have already waited five months for a fix and my wife is pregnant and we already have a toddler.
Summary: The vehicles may experience loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in certain crash events due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the occupant restraint controller via the front impact sensor wires. Safety risk: The potential loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in such crash events may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
I received notice stating that there is a current safety recall for : the potential loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in such crash events may increase the risk of injury in a crash. It was recalled in oct2016 we are in jan2017 and I have yet to hear anything and we have two of these same vehicles. We have young children riding in these vehicles and we commute for work daily. This is a great concern.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, an unknown animal was hit by the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location and was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
I was making a right turn onto a street coming from a parking lot. Because this is a busy street there is a traffic light at this location. I had a green light to turn. Another driver traveling about 40 mph or more in a pick-up truck, ran a red light and slammed directly into my driver side door. My head and my shoulder took the brunt of the impact. My collarbone was fractured at the tip where it connects to my acromion bone, and my car was totaled. None of my airbags, not even the side impact air bags, deployed.
I received a recall notice for the airbags and seat belts in my Avenger. They are saying that the restraints and protective equipment may or may not work properly in the event of an accident. I frequently carry my children and grandchildren in that vehicle. Chrysler is saying that there is no fix for this problem at this time. They are saying that the parts are not even designed - or available, and will not be until the second quarter of next year. I am in contact with Chrysler - and they have offered to pay for a rental vehicle using my credit card - and then reimburse me. However, this could go on for months and months. I do not think that they have properly notified the american public of the dangers of the failure of the safety equipment. I do not think that I should have any responsibility for providing them with my credit card to obtain a safe vehicle when I purchased the vehicle in good faith that it was safe and sound. Please help me.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (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 manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The vehicle was traveling straight forward down a flat three-lane road. The vehicle was going about 45-50 miles per hour. The driver fell asleep and it crossed two lanes and rolled multiple times down a 30 foot embankment. It came to a rest right side up. None of the airbags deployed despite extensive damage resulting in a total loss of the vehicle. In the six months prior to this there was intermittent electrical problems affecting interior lighting and power window functioning that couldn't be identified.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had an inactive head restraint and the head restraint unit needed to be rewired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 13V282000 (air bags, electrical system), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
Air bag light stayed on. Took car in for N38 safety recall didnot fix problem. Charged$135 for diagnostic which said bad orc module. Found out that Dodge replaced the orc on 2011 model and the 2012 of other models but not Avenger. Other people complain of same defect now they want 565 to fix
Airbag light comes on intermittently. Dealership corrected problem in August 2015 and it came back on June 2016. Was told the work will not be covered by Dodge. I looked up a recall for 2012 Dodge Avenger air bags but was told this recall does not apply to my vehicle. Occurs when car is stationary and in motion on all terrains. Light will turn off occasionally and then turn back on.
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- Venice, CA, USA