ISSUES WITH SEATBELTS WHICH POP OUT WHEN TENSION OR FORCE IS APPLIED ON THE BELT. PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAD FIRST STARTED TO SHOW SIGNS OF FAILURE WHEN THE SEAT BELTS SAFETY BUTTON WOULD UNCLASP WHEN BRAKING. NOW, AFTER SOME TIME AND USAGE THE PASSENGER'S BELT DOES NOT CLASP FULLY AT ALL AND TAKES A GOOD MINUTE FOR IT TO CATCH. DRIVER'S SEAT HAS STARTED TO SHOW SIGNS OF THIS AS WELL AS WHEN I HAD TO…
2014 Dodge Avenger seatbelts problems
severe 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $500
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$500
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
I WROTE PREVIOUSLY ON THE BRAKES NOT WORKING RESULTING IN ACCIDENT BUT I CAN'T FIND WHERE TO UPDATE MY PREVIOUS COMPLAINT SO I'LL ADD TO IT HERE. WE HAVE SINCE LEARNED THE SPEED AT TIME OF ACCIDENT WAS 21 MPH, RED LIGHT CAME ON WHEN BRAKES WERE PRESSED AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IT HAPPENED. THE OTHER 2 THE BRAKES CAME RIGHT BACK. THE ACCIDENT DID RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEIN…
Common questions
How serious is the seatbelts problem on the 2014 Dodge Avenger?
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $500.
At what mileage does the seatbelts 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 $500 for seatbelts 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 seatbelts?
No active recalls currently cover seatbelts 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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