Worst 2013 Dodge Avenger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Dodge Avenger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 154 | 19 | 3 | 81,152 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 120 | 4 | 4 | 86,628 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 97 | — | 3 | 73,079 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 52 | 5 | — | 59,299 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 47 | — | — | 128,585 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 42 | — | — | 105,667 mi | |
| Brakes | 37 | 7 | 1 | 300,798 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 33 | 1 | — | 64,975 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 32 | — | — | 55,426 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 28 | 2 | 1 | 73,881 mi | |
| Fuel System | 27 | — | — | 65,301 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 19 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 13 | — | — | 86,291 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | 3 | — | 57,058 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | — | — | 33,369 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | 2 | — | 31,607 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 7 | — | — | 80,286 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 29,070 mi | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | — | 1 | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Dodge Avenger
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,244,181 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end 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 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 engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
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 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.
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2013 Dodge Avenger — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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