Dodge Avenger recalls and problems
17 recalls and 2,603 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
17
Complaints
2,603
Crashes reported
149
Fires reported
57
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Dodge Avenger by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 1 | 205 | 20 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 Avenger | 5 | 548 | 26 | 10 | 42 | 0 |
| 2012 Avenger | 3 | 554 | 34 | 7 | 35 | 0 |
| 2011 Avenger | 3 | 209 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 Avenger | 3 | 163 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 Avenger | 2 | 67 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 Avenger | 6 | 832 | 36 | 26 | 34 | 1 |
| 2007 Avenger | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Avenger | 1 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Dodge Avenger problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 553 | |
| Air Bags | 513 | |
| Engine | 437 | |
| Unknown or Other | 418 | |
| Power Train | 364 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 236 | |
| Seat Belts | 169 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 164 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 111 | |
| Seats | 85 |
All Dodge Avenger recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-640 | Oct 10, 2017 | 2012–2013 | Seats, Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. |
| 16V-668 | Sep 15, 2016 | 2010–2014 | Seat Belts, Air Bags | 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. |
| 13V-552 | Nov 6, 2013 | 2013 | Engine | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. |
| 13V-282 | Jul 2, 2013 | 2011–2013 | Air Bags, Electrical System | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January… |
| 13V-043 | Feb 6, 2013 | 2013 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. |
| 11V-315 | Jun 8, 2011 | 2011 | Steering | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty, dodge caliber, jeep compass, jeep patriot, dodge grand caravan… |
| 10V-475 | Oct 7, 2010 | 2010 | Steering | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring, 300, charger (Lx) and dodge challenger (Lc), avenger (Js), and journey (Jc), as well as model year 2011 dodge ram light duty pickup (Ds) vehicles. |
| 10V-009 | Jan 11, 2010 | 2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 dodge ram truck. |
| 09V-047 | Feb 4, 2009 | 2009 | Fuel System, Other | Chrysler is recalling 91 my 2009 sebring and dodge avenger equipped with 2.4l engine passenger vehicles. |
| 08V-528 | Oct 9, 2008 | 2009 | Power Train | Chrysler is recalling 712 my 2009 sebring, dodge caliber, avenger, journey, jeep patriot, and compass vehicles. |
| 08V-152 | Apr 2, 2008 | 2007–2008 | Electrical System | Chrysler is recalling 180,963 my 2007-2008 sebring and dodge avenger vehicles equipped with a standard tire pressure monitoring system (Tpms). |
| 07V-473 | Oct 10, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector. |
| 07V-426 | Sep 13, 2007 | 2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain vehicles with all wheel drive, the fuel tank straps were improperly manufactured and could separate. |
| 07V-414 | Sep 12, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | 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… |
| 07V-240 | Jun 13, 2007 | 2008 | Air Bags | On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly. |
| 07V-104 | Mar 15, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | 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. |
| 00V-421 | Dec 18, 2000 | 2000 | Suspension | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Dodge Avenger?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2008 Dodge Avenger has the most reports (832). Check the 2008 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Dodge Avenger have?
NHTSA lists 17 safety recalls covering Dodge Avenger model years 2000, 2007–2014.
What are the most common Dodge Avenger problems?
Owners report electrical system, air bags, engine problems most often.