Worst 2010 Dodge Avenger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Unintended Acceleration
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Dodge Avenger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 37 | 12 | — | 95,943 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 36 | — | 6 | 73,418 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 27 | 1 | — | 70,224 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 23 | 1 | 2 | 99,219 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 19 | — | — | 92,650 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 15 | 3 | — | 70,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 3 | — | 84,322 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 1 | — | 87,986 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | — | — | 84,720 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | 1 | 83,596 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 22,995 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Electric Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2010 Dodge Avenger
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,478,907 vehicles.
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 vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
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 LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
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. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.
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2010 Dodge Avenger — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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