2013 Dodge Avenger Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Dodge Avenger.

20122014
Complaints
871
Crashes
48
Fires
13
Injuries
71
Fatalities
Recalls
10

Worst 2013 Dodge Avenger Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1154 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:81,152 mi
Crash-related:19
Fires:3
#2120 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:86,628 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:4
#3102 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:83,139 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Dodge Avenger.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS15419381,152 mi
ENGINE1204486,628 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER102183,139 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM97373,079 mi
SEAT BELTS52559,299 mi
SEATS47128,585 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER42105,667 mi
SERVICE BRAKES3771300,798 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL33164,975 mi
POWER TRAIN3255,426 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)282173,881 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2765,301 mi
STEERING193578,510 mi
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT1386,291 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY9357,058 mi
WHEELS833,369 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING7231,607 mi
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE780,286 mi
SUSPENSION529,070 mi
VISIBILITY484,562 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3157,208 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY365,333 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR2109,768 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL21103,350 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2144,158 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR233,000 mi
TIRES25,004 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN1160,000 mi
EQUIPMENT1
FIRERELATED11157,000 mi

Recalls for 2013 Dodge Avenger

10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,923,466 vehicles.

17V640000SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
~363,930 affected

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.

17V640000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
~363,930 affected

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.

16V668000SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
~1,435,625 affected

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.

16V668000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
~1,435,625 affected

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.

16V668000AIR BAGS
~1,435,625 affected

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.

13V552000ENGINE
~521 affected

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.

13V282000AIR BAGS
~442,320 affected

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.

13V282000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
~442,320 affected

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.

13V043000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
~1,785 affected

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.

13V043000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
~1,785 affected

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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