NHTSA Data Explorer

Dodge Avenger

Data refreshed October 25, 2026

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Complaints

3,271

Active records

Recalls

24

Active records

TSBs

325

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

3

Injuries

215

Crashes

234

Fires

69

Top reported issues — Dodge Avenger

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Operating state

1,138

Condition issue

805

Reporting mechanism

679

Safety restraint issue

643

HVAC behavior

610

Engine behavior

573

Performance issue

374

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

342

Safety restraint behavior

334

Noise

288

Vibration/harshness

166

Thermal issue

151

Fluid issue

134

Braking behavior

125

Starting behavior

125

Driver assistance issue

106

Lighting behavior

102

Electrical issue

98

Access/entry issue

95

Steering behavior

91

Powering on/off behavior

73

Ride/handling behavior

70

Wiper/washer behavior

60

Recent change

32

Smell

29

Infotainment behavior

23

Communication/network issue

4

Charging behavior

1

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2012 DODGE AVENGER

Filed Sep 28, 2026


My 2012 dodge avenger will shut off whenever it feels like and you lose control of power steering. It feels like it’s not getting gas. It will crank back up when it feels like.The horn honks randomly.

2014 DODGE AVENGER

Filed Aug 11, 2026


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.

2013 DODGE AVENGER

Filed Aug 6, 2026


Unknown, all i know is that i leave my car to go play basketball and 3 hours later i come back and its popped out randomly.

2012 DODGE AVENGER

Filed May 25, 2026


My car dies while im driving down the street, making it difficult to steer and qhen you try to restart it, sometimes it starts and some times it don't. But this is not the first time its happened it was just the latest

2010 DODGE AVENGER

Filed May 4, 2026


brakes are bad paint and body arent in good condition have had some stalling problems

2013 DODGE AVENGER

Filed Mar 19, 2026


Was driving on hwy when vehicle loss power, was able to quickly pull over. Turned vehicle off and restarted vehicle. Got back onto the hwy ,vehicle loss power again, this time it wouldn't turn over. Replaced fuel pump,replaced valve timing sensor, crank sensor, replaced battery, replaced ignition switch and antitheft oem {replaced 5X}, reprogrammed vehicle 3X's, bought new key to program to vehicle. After $1500.00 still not fixed, dealership has had the vehicle for well over a month. The…

2009 DODGE AVENGER

Filed Mar 16, 2026


The anti lock brake system malfunctioned, the ABS, ESP/BAS and traction control lights are on. It kicked a code C2116 which reads ABS pump motor supply low voltage. I took it to a brake shop and they said the pump motor needs replaces but I would have to find one since they don’t stock it. I call several Dodge dealers and was told the part is discontinued and no longer available. I searched on line for one and the only one available is a used one on eBay. Also if you research this it is a…

2013 DODGE AVENGER

Filed Mar 6, 2026


Headrest deployed

2011 DODGE AVENGER

Filed Dec 16, 2025


Window Defrost and Passenger Heat /Air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents. Heated air only exits the driver's side windshield and driver's side dash vents. Problem persists through all cabin air modes and circulations. This safety issue affects visibility and passenger safety by failing to defrost/defog windows and keeping cabin temperatures near or below…

2013 DODGE AVENGER

Filed Dec 1, 2025


Both head rest which is attached to airbags or have airbags in them I don’t know but the exploded open. Headrest could have exploded while someone was in the seat and got head injuries. No problem has not been confirmed by anyone but myself,husband and self employed mechanic, I didn’t know what to do. No, no type of warning before it happen. Passenger one exploded January 2025, driver exploded about May 2025.

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Updated October 25, 2026. Refreshed nightly.