2014 Dodge Avenger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seat Belts (30) · Air Bags (26) · Engine (21)
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144 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2016-09-15 · campaign 16V668000 · 1,435,625 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
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.
Service bulletins (135)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-06-18 · U67 Combo Rev11 · Warranty Program/Extension
emissions recall u67 - catalytic converter efficiency - dealer notification (revision 11)
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2024-01-10 · S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Equipment 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
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What owners report
2026-08-11 · Seats:front Assembly:head 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. …”
2025-10-06 · Seats“i was stopped at a red light, when the airbag in the headrest deployed on the driver side.…”
2025-04-29 · 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 sta…”
2024-04-23 · Air Bags · 100,000 mi“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 …”
2023-11-09 · Engine“i know the noise is coming from the lifters in the engine that has been nicknamed the hemi tick…”
2023-08-05 · Electrical System“horn not working, i move steering wheel to left side and it works, problem with horn and wheel radio controls. clock spring failure…”
2023-08-02 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint · 142,000 mi“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 he…”
2023-07-27 · 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 co…”
2023-07-21 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:throttlebody/Manifold · 30,000 mi“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, t…”
2023-05-26 · Seat Belts · 96,056 mi“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 nu…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.