NHTSA Data Explorer

Dodge Avenger

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

3,168

Active records

Recalls

24

Active records

TSBs

348

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

2

Injuries

208

Crashes

229

Fires

66

Top reported issues — Dodge Avenger

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Operating state

1,118

Condition issue

713

Reporting mechanism

668

Safety restraint issue

610

HVAC behavior

595

Engine behavior

553

Performance issue

352

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

340

Safety restraint behavior

321

Noise

283

Vibration/harshness

163

Thermal issue

148

Fluid issue

123

Starting behavior

123

Braking behavior

114

Driver assistance issue

104

Lighting behavior

102

Electrical issue

96

Access/entry issue

90

Steering behavior

83

Ride/handling behavior

66

Powering on/off behavior

61

Wiper/washer behavior

61

Recent change

32

Smell

29

Infotainment behavior

24

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 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.

2012 DODGE AVENGER

Filed Nov 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 effects visibility and passenger safety by failing to defrost/defog windows and keeping cabin tempuratures near or below…

2008 DODGE AVENGER

Filed Nov 9, 2025


My 2008 Dodge Avenger airbag light has been on for a while, I believe that’s something that is defective and should be fixed by the manufacture. I’d called a dealership and was told it was not a recall and therefore not covered. When the wipers are turned on in the morning and then turned off, they continue to wipe even turned off. When I use the right blinker, the light in the dashboard dims seems like an electrical problem. I believe other things might be wrong but I’m not a mechanic. I would…

2013 DODGE AVENGER

Filed Oct 31, 2025


The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that after releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost motive power and eventually stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed back to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.