I was hit by another car that ran a stop sign and none of my airbags deployed. The accident resulted in a total loss due to the hard hit. As a result I do not feel safe at all knowing that I could be hit so hard that my 2014 Dodge avenger was totaled but no air bags deployed to do the job they were suppose to do.
2014 Dodge Avenger airbags problems
severe 67 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
67
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
12crashes
6injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 67 airbags complaints filed for the 2014 Dodge Avenger, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 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
Airbags accounts for 33% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 10 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 67 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.
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge avenger. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags. The dealer stated that the parts for the repair were unavailable. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
It is the airbags but I'm not sure if it's considered the takata recall. But I've received two to three different letters about the recall and I've gone to the dealership numerous times. Everytime they say they don't have the parts to fix and now the airbag light keeps going on and off. I called to schedule an appointment for one of the two recalls and not they are saying there is no record of a…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge avenger. The contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was driven home and then to a collision shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was…
Takata recall. Seat belts will not click and come undone randomly. My car went limp and would not drive over 10 miles per hour due to mechanical failure while driving. Also the car shut off another day while on the highway in motion. Car needed to be towed to vip. Suspension system required replacement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts). The part to do the repair was not available. 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…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2014 Dodge Avenger?
It's a meaningful issue. 67 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 29 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 36,000 and 89,000 miles, with the median around 50,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 36,000; a quarter make it past 89,000. 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/2014/Dodge/Avenger.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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