Dodge Avenger problems and recalls by year
2,580 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2008 (831); 16 recalls, 3 investigations.
By model year
Years with 100+ complaints
2014 Avenger: 205 complaints
20 crashes, 3 fires, 10 injuries · 16V668000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 69 | 50,000 |
| Engine | 42 | 52,200 |
| Seat belts | 38 | 49,400 |
| Electrical system | 33 | 46,700 |
| Seats | 20 | 84,000 |
| Unknown or other | 19 | 52,200 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 20,639 |
| Steering | 14 | 42,500 |
2013 Avenger: 548 complaints
26 crashes, 10 fires, 42 injuries · 17V640000, 16V668000, 13V552000, 13V282000, 13V043000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 154 | 64,000 |
| Engine | 120 | 90,000 |
| Unknown or other | 102 | 87,000 |
| Electrical system | 97 | 70,000 |
| Seat belts | 52 | 51,000 |
| Seats | 48 | 87,000 |
| Visibility/wiper | 42 | 92,000 |
| Service brakes | 37 | 41,941 |
2012 Avenger: 554 complaints
34 crashes, 7 fires, 35 injuries · 17V640000, 16V668000, 13V282000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 163 | 76,000 |
| Air bags | 108 | 60,000 |
| Electrical system | 108 | 71,043 |
| Visibility/wiper | 95 | 75,000 |
| Engine | 87 | 79,000 |
| Seat belts | 42 | 80,000 |
| Power train | 30 | 40,000 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 25 | 85,000 |
2011 Avenger: 209 complaints
14 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries · 16V668000, 13V282000, 11V315000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 57 | 95,000 |
| Electrical system | 40 | 70,000 |
| Engine | 38 | 86,000 |
| Air bags | 35 | 97,000 |
| Visibility/wiper | 23 | 82,000 |
| Seat belts | 20 | 110,000 |
| Suspension | 16 | 33,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 69,500 |
2010 Avenger: 163 complaints
16 crashes, 8 fires, 13 injuries · 16V668000, 10V475000, 10V009000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 37 | 95,000 |
| Electrical system | 37 | 62,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 27 | 68,000 |
| Engine | 23 | 84,000 |
| Power train | 19 | 94,000 |
| Unknown or other | 17 | 136,000 |
| Seat belts | 15 | 70,000 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 119,076 |
2008 Avenger: 831 complaints
36 crashes, 26 fires, 34 injuries, 1 death · 08V152000, 07V473000, 07V426000, 07V414000, 07V240000, 07V104000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 217 | 91,123 |
| Power train | 145 | 60,002 |
| Vehicle speed control | 134 | 88,000 |
| Engine | 115 | 102,000 |
| Air bags | 86 | 79,284 |
| Power train › Automatic transmission | 79 | 45,943 |
| Unknown or other | 46 | 121,000 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 44 | 54,500 |
16 recall campaigns since 2005
February 4, 2009 · 09V047000 · 2009 · Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system
A COMPATIBILITY ISSUE BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE AND FUEL PUMP MODULE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL GAUGE OVERSTATING THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FREE OF CHARGE.
April 2, 2008 · 08V152000 · 2007–2008 · Electrical system › Wiring
UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS INCLUDING ENGINE NO-START, DEAD BATTERY, AN INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL OR REMOTE START SYSTEM, AND/OR ENGINE STALLING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL SEAL THE WIRES FOR THE TPMS FREE OF CHARGE.
October 10, 2007 · 07V473000 · 2007–2008 · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR FOR CONTAMINATION OR DAMAGE, INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY, AND REPLACE THE FAN MOTOR FREE OR CHARGE.
September 13, 2007 · 07V426000 · 2008 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD SEPARATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS FREE OF CHARGE.
September 12, 2007 · 07V414000 · 2007–2008 · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LATCH
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A SECONDARY RETENTION FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS.
June 13, 2007 · 07V240000 · 2008 · Air bags › Frontal
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE.
March 15, 2007 · 07V104000 · 2007–2008 · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LATCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND NOT BE SECURED TO THE STRIKER.
Remedy: THIS ACTION IS SUPERSEDED (PLEASE SEE 07-V414.) DEALERS WILL ADD FREE OF CHARGE A SECONDARY FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS TO PREVENT THE DOOR LATCH CABLE FERRULE FROM BECOMING UNSEATED AT THE…
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Defect investigations
0 of 3 open.
| Investigation | Years | Opened | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE19014 | 2011–2014 | September 9, 2019 | Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment | Closed |
| PE12016 | 2011 | June 18, 2012 | Engine stall | Closed |
| AQ10001 | 2007–2008 | November 18, 2010 | Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit | Closed |
Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Dodge models.
Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.