2011 Dodge Avenger Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

35Air Bags complaints

16.7%Of all 209 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other57 · 27.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM40 · 19.1%

ENGINE38 · 18.2%

AIR BAGS35 · 16.7%

VISIBILITY/WIPER23 · 11%

Share of the 209 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Dodge Avenger overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 11054426 — filed 12/13/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT TIGHTEN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER…”NHTSA complaint 11013398 — filed 08/07/2017

“I GOT A LETTER IN MAIL NOV 2016 ABOUT A RECALL. THEY TELL ME THEY HAVE NO PARTS TIL AT LEAST JUNE. THIS IS A…”NHTSA complaint 10984697 — filed 05/10/2017

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Dodge Avenger have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Dodge Avenger: 35 of 209 complaints on file (16.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Dodge Avenger have in total?

209 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.