TL* 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 REPAI…
2012 dodge Avenger airbags problems
severe 87 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
87
Recalls
0
Crashes
18
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON DECEMBER 16,2014 I REPORTED IT ON DECEMBER 18,2014. I TOOK IT IN TO BE FIXED ON 12/21/2014 BUT MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS STILL ON DUE TO THE FACT THAT HE SAID THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I FEEL THIS IS A DEFECT AND SHOULD BE PART OF THE RECALLS. HOW DO I KNOW THAT HE REPROGRAMMED IT IF THE LIGHT IS STILL ON. ALSO MY TRUNK HOLDS WATER WHEN IT RAINS …
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2012 dodge Avenger?
It's a meaningful issue. 87 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?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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