2013 Dodge Avenger service brakes problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2013 Dodge Avenger — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 19, 2026
“Beginning in September 2023, my parking brake light would periodically light up even when the parking brake was not engaged. At the time, I didn't think much of it. This persisted until the middle of January 2024. Beginning in mid January 2024, my parking brake light, traction control light, and…”
filed Jun 10, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 16 | 8% |
| 2012 Avenger | 21 | 4% |
| 2011 Avenger | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 Avenger | 10 | 6% |
| 2009 Avenger | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 Avenger | 13 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.