1996 Dodge Avenger air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1996 Dodge Avenger — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer states that none of the vehicle seatbelts will stay fastened. Consumer feels unsafe driving. Please provide any further information. Mr”
filed Oct 10, 2002
“Vehicle hit a tree head-on at about 35 mph (est.). Neither the driver side nor the passenger side airbag deployed. Passenger's head struck and shattered windshield. Driver's face struck steering wheel causing damage to mouth and shoulder. Extensive damage to the vehicle. Amazing no one was killed…”
filed Apr 5, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 69 | 34% |
| 2013 Avenger | 154 | 28% |
| 2012 Avenger | 109 | 20% |
| 2011 Avenger | 35 | 17% |
| 2010 Avenger | 37 | 23% |
| 2009 Avenger | 11 | 16% |
| 2008 Avenger | 96 | 12% |
| 1999 Avenger | 7 | 11% |
| 1998 Avenger | 8 | 14% |
| 1997 Avenger | 13 | 16% |
| 1995 Avenger | 15 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Dodge Avenger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.