Dodge Avenger problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Dodge Avenger model year, from official NHTSA data.
3,152
NHTSA complaints
17
recall campaigns
950
service bulletins (TSBs)
6
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Dodge Avenger | 204 | 1 | 135 |
| 2013 Dodge Avenger | 547 | 5 | 139 |
| 2012 Dodge Avenger | 553 | 3 | 108 |
| 2011 Dodge Avenger | 209 | 3 | 88 |
| 2010 Dodge Avenger | 163 | 3 | 41 |
| 2009 Dodge Avenger | 67 | 2 | 37 |
| 2008 Dodge Avenger | 831 | 6 | 59 |
| 2000 Dodge Avenger | 22 | 1 | 24 |
| 1999 Dodge Avenger | 62 | 1 | 50 |
| 1998 Dodge Avenger | 58 | 1 | 62 |
| 1997 Dodge Avenger | 83 | 1 | 72 |
| 1996 Dodge Avenger | 157 | 1 | 71 |
| 1995 Dodge Avenger | 196 | 1 | 64 |
Common problems
- Dodge Avenger electrical system problems595
- Dodge Avenger air bags problems564
- Dodge Avenger engine problems436
- Dodge Avenger power train problems416
- Dodge Avenger vehicle speed control problems268
- Dodge Avenger suspension problems229
- Dodge Avenger seat belts problems206
- Dodge Avenger visibility/wiper problems187
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentPE19014 · opened Sep 9, 2019 · closed Feb 25, 2026
- Engine stallPE12016 · opened Jun 18, 2012 · closed Oct 15, 2012
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditAQ10001 · opened Nov 18, 2010 · closed Dec 28, 2015
- STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · opened May 7, 2003 · closed Jul 22, 2003