Dodge · Avenger · 2014
2014 Dodge Avenger
1
Recall
204
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2014 Dodge Avenger has 1 recall and 204 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: air bags,seat belts (27 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2014 Dodge Avenger page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags,seat belts with 27 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2014 Dodge Avenger currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 204 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are air bags,seat belts (27), air bags (26), engine (19).
- Vehicle
- 2014 Dodge Avenger
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 204
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
11.8% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 16V668000September 15, 2016
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
204 totalSEATS
Sep 25, 2025
I was stopped at a red light, when the airbag in the headrest deployed on the driver side.
AIR BAGS,SEATS
Apr 28, 2025
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...
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AIR BAGS
Jul 14, 2024
test
ENGINE
Sep 14, 2023
I know the noise is coming from the lifters in the engine that has been nicknamed the hemi tick
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 5, 2023
horn not working, i move steering wheel to left side and it works, problem with horn and wheel radio controls. Clock spring failure
SEATS
Jul 31, 2023
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 fr...
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POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 14, 2023
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...
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AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
May 15, 2023
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 in...
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AIR BAGS
Oct 8, 2022
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...
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AIR BAGS
Aug 4, 2022
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.
Showing 10 recent complaints from 204 total
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Avenger have?
The 2014 Dodge Avenger has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2014 Dodge Avenger?
NHTSA has received 204 owner-reported complaints for the 2014 Dodge Avenger.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2014 Dodge Avenger?
The 2014 Dodge Avenger received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Avenger?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2014 Dodge Avenger are air bags,seat belts (27 reports), air bags (26 reports), engine (19 reports).
Does the 2014 Dodge Avenger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2014 Dodge Avenger. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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