Every time I start my car, the airbag lights stays on. It will not turn off.
2010 Dodge Avenger airbags problems
severe 36 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
36
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
12crashes
11injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 36 airbags complaints filed for the 2010 Dodge Avenger, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 36 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Airbags accounts for 22% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 9 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Dodge avenger. While driving 45 MPH, another vehicle t- boned the contact's vehicle. The front air bags deployed, but the side curtain air bags did not. The passenger sustained a concussion, broken nose, and fractured sternum. A police report was filed. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The contact received notification of NHTSA…
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Dodge avenger. While driving 75 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle as it lost power and crashed into the rear passenger side of a u-haul truck. The air bag did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed destroyed by the contact's insurance company. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The crash was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge avenger. While driving at a low speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a frontal crash with another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the crash scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to be repaired by an independent mechanic. There were no injuries. The vehicle was included in NHTSA…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Dodge Avenger?
It's a meaningful issue. 36 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Across the 17 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 70,000 and 121,764 miles, with the median around 95,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 70,000; a quarter make it past 121,764. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Dodge/Avenger.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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