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2010 Dodge Avenger vs 2010 Toyota Prius

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2010 Dodge Avenger2010 Toyota Prius
NHTSA complaints1632,820
Recall campaigns310
Service bulletins (TSBs)41387
Investigations04
Crash reports16183
Fire reports813
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–2450
Median reported incident mileage75,400 mi8,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentDodge AvengerToyota Prius
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3849
Service Brakes10591
Service Brakes, Electric0502
Vehicle Speed Control27287
Electrical System40192
Engine23140
Exterior Lighting4148
Air Bags3784

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling3195
Check engine light1031
Clunking / rattling520
Hesitation / surging0401
Brake problems0320
Loss of power040
Oil consumption038
Vibration / shaking028

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.