Dodge Avenger recalls & problems by year
The Dodge Avenger has 24 NHTSA recalls and 3,157 owner complaints across model years 1995–2015. The most complained-about year is the 2008 with 831 complaints.
Model years
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Avenger | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 Avenger | 1 | 205 | 20 | 3 | 21 | 0 | |
| 2013 Avenger | 5 | 548 | 26 | 10 | 71 | 0 | |
| 2012 Avenger | 3 | 553 | 34 | 7 | 58 | 0 | |
| 2011 Avenger | 3 | 209 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2010 Avenger | 3 | 163 | 16 | 8 | 25 | 0 | |
| 2009 Avenger | 2 | 67 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2008 Avenger | 6 | 831 | 36 | 26 | 54 | 1 | |
| 2007 Avenger | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 Avenger | 5 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1999 Avenger | 5 | 62 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1998 Avenger | 6 | 58 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 0 | |
| 1997 Avenger | 6 | 83 | 15 | 0 | 23 | 0 | |
| 1996 Avenger | 3 | 157 | 19 | 3 | 24 | 1 | |
| 1995 Avenger | 3 | 196 | 24 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
Most reported Dodge Avenger problems (all years)
- Electrical System 602
- Air Bags 570
- Engine 436
- Unknown or Other 432
- Power Train 422
- Vehicle Speed Control 269
- Suspension 253
- Seat Belts 206
- Visibility/Wiper 187
- Engine and Engine Cooling 148
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 146
- Seats 123
Dodge Avenger recalls
| Recall | Component | Model years | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V640000 Oct 10, 2017 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 2012–2013 | 363,930 |
| 16V668000 Sep 15, 2016 | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | 2010–2014 | 1,435,625 |
| 13V552000 Nov 6, 2013 | ENGINE | 2013 | 521 |
| 13V282000 Jul 2, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2011–2013 | 442,320 |
| 13V043000 Feb 6, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2013 | 1,785 |
| 11V315000 Jun 8, 2011 | STEERING:COLUMN | 2011 | 11,096 |
| 10V475000 Oct 7, 2010 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2010 | 23,237 |
| 10V009000 Jan 11, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2010 | 20,045 |
| 09E025000 May 11, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1997–2000 | 42,540 |
| 09E012000 Apr 7, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1997–2000 | 16,270 |
| 09V047000 Feb 4, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 2009 | 91 |
| 08V528000 Oct 9, 2008 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2009 | 712 |
| 08V152000 Apr 2, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2007–2008 | 180,963 |
| 07V473000 Oct 10, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2007–2008 | 102,042 |
| 07V426000 Sep 13, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2008 | 1,158 |
| 07V414000 Sep 12, 2007 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2007–2008 | 72,333 |
| 07E055000 Jul 26, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1995–2000 | 222 |
| 07V240000 Jun 13, 2007 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2008 | 798 |
| 07V104000 Mar 15, 2007 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2007–2008 | 11,191 |
| 06E064000 Jul 17, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1997–2000 | 4,029 |
| 00V421002 Dec 18, 2000 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1995–2000 | 393,796 |
| 99V066003 Apr 5, 1999 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1995–1996 | 165,857 |
| 98V045002 Mar 3, 1998 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1998 | 27,527 |
| 97V081002 Aug 8, 1997 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1997 | 1,083 |