2014 Dodge Avenger

205 complaints on file, page 1 of 11.

1. Filed Aug 11, 2026Failure Jul 16, 2026Westminster, COHead restraint

   My driver side head rest was fine the night before. When I came out to my car the next morning, the AHR had defected and the padded part had "popped". No damage had occurred on the exterior of my vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint 11756368
2. Filed Oct 6, 2025Failure Sep 25, 2025Chandler, AZSeats

   I was stopped at a red light, when the airbag in the headrest deployed on the driver side.

   NHTSA complaint 11691751
3. Filed Apr 29, 2025Failure Apr 28, 2025Thornton, COAir bags, Seats

   The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, the occupant restraint controller in the driver's seat activated inadvertently, and the head restraint deployed. The contact stated that her daughter was struck in the back of the head by the head restraint. The contact stated that her daughter had not observed the warning light before or after the failure. The contact's daughter had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V640000 (Seats, Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.

   NHTSA complaint 11657476
4. Filed Jul 22, 2024Failure Jul 14, 2024Knoxville, TNAir bags

   test

   NHTSA complaint 11603821
5. Filed Apr 23, 2024Failure Jan 1, 2019100,000 milesStreamwood, ILAir bags

   The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) and the recall repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that a year later when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer where it was diagnosed with occupant restraint control failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11584759
6. Filed Nov 9, 2023Failure Sep 14, 2023Lawrenceville, GAEngine

   I know the noise is coming from the lifters in the engine that has been nicknamed the hemi tick

   NHTSA complaint 11554288
7. Filed Aug 5, 2023Failure Aug 5, 2023El Paso, TXElectrical system

   horn not working, i move steering wheel to left side and it works, problem with horn and wheel radio controls. Clock spring failure

   NHTSA complaint 11536690
8. Filed Aug 2, 2023Failure Jul 31, 2023142,000 milesPocahontas, ARHead restraint

   The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop, the driver’s side headrest deployed and pushed her head forward. The contact stated that the impact was like being rear-ended. The contact had a major headache from the impact of the headrest deployment. The contact inspected the headrest and became aware that the headrest spring had fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11536092
9. Filed Jul 27, 2023Failure Jul 14, 2023Dunn, NCElectrical system, Power train, Vehicle speed control

   Driving and car cuts off without warning. Could be going 35 mph could be going 65 mph. Have to shift to N to cut car back on. Sometimes it won't cut back on. I pressed gas after light turned green in a busy intersection and car cut off in middle of intersection. This has happened in more than one occasion and almost caused many accidents. Throws code for crankshaft position sensor. It has been replaced and still not helping. Also replaced throttle body position sensor. This is happening with A LOT of these vehicles. All online forums talk of the same problem. Don't know if it's the computer itself because the check engine light rarely comes in when this happens. Then it throws random codes.

   NHTSA complaint 11534720
10. Filed Jul 21, 2023Failure Dec 1, 201930,000 milesWilliamsville, NYEngine, Fuel system, Throttlebody/manifold

    The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine and electronic throttle warning lights remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the electronic throttle body and the computer wiring harness however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 30,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11533672
11. Filed May 26, 2023Failure May 15, 202396,056 milesElkland, MOAir bags, Seat belts

    The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to her residence and then to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair was completed by the previous owner in November 2022. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,056.

    NHTSA complaint 11523983
12. Filed Mar 3, 2023Failure Aug 1, 2022Richmond, TXAir bags

    Passenger headrest airbag deployed without collision when vehicle was parked while occupants were not in vehicle. Increased in safety hazard as airbag deployed prematurely.

    NHTSA complaint 11510070
13. Filed Feb 28, 2023Failure Jan 1, 202140,000 milesWilliamsville, NYThrottle

    The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the electronic throttle body was replaced twice; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer Northtown Chrysler Jeep Dodge Fiat (2020 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150), where the PCM was replaced twice along with the Controller Area Network. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11509570
14. Filed Oct 17, 2022Failure Oct 8, 2022117,000 milesWasco, CAAir bags

    The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while her husband was reversing the vehicle out of a parking space, the driver’s side air bag was independently deployed without incident. The contact stated that a grayish-colored smoke was coming from underneath the steering wheel after the deployment. The contact initially called her insurance provider who referred her to a local dealer; the dealer then referred her to the manufacturer and a claim was filed. The vehicle was taken to Bakersfield Chrysler Jeep (3101 Cattle Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93313) where an inspector was sent from the manufacturer to investigate the failure. The contact then received an email from the manufacturer that stated that her claim was denied and that the failure was a result of normal wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11489627
15. Filed Aug 17, 2022Failure Aug 4, 2022Alexandria, VAAir bags

    The active head restrains (AHR) deployed without vehicle being involved in collision. This could have caused injury and even death if anyone was operating the vehicle while it deployed. No warning lamps are active, but the system is clearly deployed.

    NHTSA complaint 11479787
16. Filed Jun 29, 2022Failure Aug 29, 2021160,000 milesLubbock, TXFront

    The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the front driver’s side seat belt buckle was unlatched independently. The contact was able to latch the seat belt buckle however, the seat belt buckle was unlatched again after several hours. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 160,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11471562
17. Filed Mar 24, 2022Failure Mar 19, 2022Taylor, TXEngine

    While driving at about 30 mph the engine suddenly quit and would not immediately restart. The electrical system was shut down and electric door latches would not function. This vehicle recently had a new battery installed after it periodically failed to start. After having the car towed to the dealership and sitting for several days, it restarted. Dealership mechanics could not find a problem.

    NHTSA complaint 11458093
18. Filed Oct 28, 2021Failure Oct 28, 2021Sherwood, ARElectrical system

    It just shut off , all the lights comes on & it just shut off , not to mention i just got the engine fixed & it’s still doing the San thing.

    NHTSA complaint 11438526
19. Filed Sep 27, 2021Failure Jul 5, 2021Clyde, OHUnknown or other

    Car blows cold air on passenger side and hot air on drivers side. Also, the defrost does not work on passenger side.

    NHTSA complaint 11434533
20. Filed Jul 7, 2021Failure Jun 21, 2021Conroe, TXUnknown or other1 injured

    Passenger headrest deployed without cause or accident and hit passenger in head. Resulting in headache and pain.

    NHTSA complaint 11423812