2010 Dodge Avenger engine problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2010 Dodge Avenger — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while attempting to make a left turn while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle started rattling at the front-end of the vehicle. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact shifted to park, turned off and then restarted the…”
filed Dec 12, 2022
“While I was driving my car began to smoke, there was no warning lights on my dashboard & my temperature gage was in the middle, indicating my car was not overheated. I pulled over put the vehicle in park & it became completely engulfed in flames. My car is a total loss!”
filed Mar 1, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 42 | 21% |
| 2013 Avenger | 120 | 22% |
| 2012 Avenger | 86 | 16% |
| 2011 Avenger | 38 | 18% |
| 2009 Avenger | 11 | 16% |
| 2008 Avenger | 115 | 14% |
| 1999 Avenger | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Dodge Avenger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.