Worst 2011 Dodge Avenger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Dodge Avenger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 57 | 1 | — | 91,632 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 40 | 1 | 1 | 73,417 mi | |
| ENGINE | 38 | — | 1 | 82,793 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 35 | 8 | 1 | 97,903 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 23 | 1 | — | 74,355 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 20 | 3 | — | 100,863 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 16 | 1 | — | 45,417 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 1 | — | 70,611 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | — | — | 60,182 mi | |
| STEERING | 10 | 1 | — | 96,939 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 9 | 1 | — | 85,662 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 2 | — | 124,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 70,987 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | 2 | — | 67,700 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 71,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 55,552 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 39,800 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 2 | — | — | 72,500 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 47,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 26,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 3,614 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | 170,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 112,000 mi |
Recalls for 2011 Dodge Avenger
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,202,611 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 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 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.
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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