1 recall and 205 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Dodge Avenger.
1
recalls
205
owner complaints
20
complaints mentioning a crash
3
mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2014 Dodge Avenger recalls
Air bags · Seat belts: pretensioner · Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive
NHTSA campaign 16V668000 · reported September 15, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 1,435,625 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
The risk
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Air bags69
Engine42
Seat belts39
Electrical system33
Seats24
Unknown or other19
Service brakes16
Vehicle speed control15
Steering14
Electronic stability control (ESC)12
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Aug 11, 2026 · Seats
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.
Oct 6, 2025 · Seats
I was stopped at a red light, when the airbag in the headrest deployed on the driver side.
Apr 29, 2025 · 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…
Jul 22, 2024 · Air bags
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Apr 23, 2024 · Air bags · 100,000 miles
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…
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Dodge Avenger, the most recent reported on September 15, 2016 (Air bags, Seat belts: pretensioner, Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Avenger?
Owners have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (69 complaints), followed by engine (42).
How many 2014 Dodge Avenger complaints mention a crash or fire?
20 of 205 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 11, 2026.