Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Dodge Avenger, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2008 Dodge Avenger - 680 complaints in its first 8 years (831 to date)
- 2012 Dodge Avenger - 502 complaints in its first 8 years (554 to date)
- 2013 Dodge Avenger - 492 complaints in its first 8 years (548 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2009 Dodge Avenger - 47 complaints in its first 8 years (67 to date)
- 1998 Dodge Avenger - 51 complaints in its first 8 years (58 to date)
- 1999 Dodge Avenger - 55 complaints in its first 8 years (62 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Dodge Avenger | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Dodge Avenger | 205 | 192 | 1 |
| 2013 Dodge Avenger | 548 | 492 | 5 |
| 2012 Dodge Avenger | 554 | 502 | 3 |
| 2011 Dodge Avenger | 209 | 177 | 3 |
| 2010 Dodge Avenger | 163 | 125 | 3 |
| 2009 Dodge Avenger | 67 | 47 | 2 |
| 2008 Dodge Avenger | 831 | 680 | 6 |
| 2007 Dodge Avenger | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2000 Dodge Avenger | 22 | 22 | 1 |
| 1999 Dodge Avenger | 62 | 55 | 1 |
| 1998 Dodge Avenger | 58 | 51 | 2 |
| 1997 Dodge Avenger | 83 | 80 | 2 |
| 1996 Dodge Avenger | 157 | 150 | 2 |
| 1995 Dodge Avenger | 196 | 183 | 2 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V640000 | 2012-2013 | Seats | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. |
| 16V668000 | 2010-2014 | Seat Belts | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger... |
| 13V552000 | 2013 | Engine | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L... |
| 13V282000 | 2011-2013 | Electrical System | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles... |
| 13V043000 | 2013 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. |
| 11V315000 | 2011 | Steering | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP... |
| 10V475000 | 2010 | Steering | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM... |
| 10V009000 | 2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. |
| 09V047000 | 2009 | Fuel System, Other | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 91 MY 2009 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE PASSENGER VEHICLES. |
| 08V528000 | 2009 | Power Train | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. |
| 08V152000 | 2007-2008 | Electrical System | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). |
| 07V473000 | 2007-2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR. |
| 07V426000 | 2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD SEPARATE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL. |
| 07V414000 | 2007-2008 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED... |
| 07V240000 | 2008 | Air Bags | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. |
| 07V104000 | 2007-2008 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO STICK IN THE OPEN... |
| 00V421002 | 1995-2000 | Suspension | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. |
| 99V066003 | 1995-1996 | Suspension | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. |
| 98V045002 | 1998 | Vehicle Speed Control | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL. |
| 97V081002 | 1997 | Seats | THE HEADREST GUIDE BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLIES ONLY. |