Worst 2010 Dodge Avenger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Dodge Avenger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 37 | 12 | — | 95,943 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 36 | — | 6 | 73,418 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 27 | 1 | — | 70,224 mi | |
| ENGINE | 23 | 1 | 2 | 99,219 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 19 | — | — | 92,650 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | 1 | 1 | 187,911 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 15 | 3 | — | 70,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 3 | — | 84,322 mi | |
| STEERING | 8 | 1 | — | 87,986 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 6 | — | — | 84,720 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | 1 | 83,596 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 22,995 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 21,833 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 41,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 59,994 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | 80,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | 1 | 80,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 39,150 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | 1 | — | 115,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 | — | — | 142,086 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 3,000 mi |
Recalls for 2010 Dodge Avenger
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,350,157 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 (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 (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.
Other Dodge Avenger Years
Wider context: See the full Dodge Avenger reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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