Worst 2011 Dodge Avenger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Dodge Avenger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 40 | 1 | 1 | 73,417 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 38 | — | 1 | 82,793 mi | |
| Airbags | 35 | 8 | 1 | 97,903 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 23 | 1 | — | 74,355 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 20 | 3 | — | 100,863 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 16 | 1 | — | 45,417 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 1 | — | 70,611 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | — | — | 60,182 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 1 | — | 96,939 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 9 | 1 | — | 85,662 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 2 | — | 124,500 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 70,987 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 2 | — | 67,700 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Dodge Avenger
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,889,041 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 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.
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2011 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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