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Dodge Avenger Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns across the Dodge Avenger, 1995–2015. Owners have filed 3,171 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2008 drew the most (844) and the 2015 the fewest (1).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls20campaignsCovering 1995–2015 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints3,171filedOwner reports across 15 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Crash tests4★overall★★★★☆2014 model, latest ratedSource: NHTSA NCAP Fuel economy24mpg combined2014 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Dodge Avenger complaints by model year

3,171 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2015 · 1 complaints
  • 2007 · 2 complaints
  • 2000 · 22 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2008 · 844 complaints
  • 2012 · 554 complaints
  • 2013 · 548 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2000–2015. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Dodge Avenger owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2000200720082009201020112012201320142015
Electrical system 1022010404110998330
Air bags 00100113735109154690
Engine 0011611233887120420
Unknown or other 404791757163102190
Power train 602401020143132121
Vehicle speed control 10139727141634150
Visibility/wiper 00194223954220
Seat belts 0011215204352390

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Dodge Avenger recalls (20)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Avenger model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Dodge Avenger
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
17V640000Oct 10, 2017Active Headrests may not Deploy in a Crash2012, 201335.9%
16V668000Sep 15, 2016Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled2010–201441.1%
13V552000Nov 6, 2013Loss of Oil Pressure may result in Engine Stall201387%
13V282000Jul 2, 2013Non-Deployment of Head Restraints2011, 2012, 201371.5%
13V043000Feb 6, 2013Fuel Leakage or Engine Stall2013—
11V315000Jun 8, 2011STEERING COLUMN2011—
10V475000Oct 7, 2010POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY2010—
10V009000Jan 11, 2010BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP2010—
09V047000Feb 4, 2009INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE/FUEL PUMP MODULE2009—
08V528000Oct 9, 2008POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE/FUEL PUMP RELAY2009—
08V152000Apr 2, 2008ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR TPMS2007, 2008—
07V473000Oct 10, 2007LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR2007, 2008—
07V426000Sep 13, 2007FUEL TANK STRAPS2008—
07V414000Sep 12, 2007FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE2007, 2008—
07V240000Jun 13, 2007FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS2008—

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

Check on NHTSA ↗
All 20 Dodge Avenger recalls by model year →

Crash-test stars by model year

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the Dodge Avenger (most-tested body style each year)
Model yearOverallFrontalSideRolloverTested as
2014★★★★☆4★4★4★4 dr fwd
2013★★★★☆4★4★4★4 dr fwd
2012★★★★☆4★4★4★4 dr fwd

Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy by model year

199521–23 mpg
199620–23 mpg
199720–23 mpg
199820–23 mpg
199920–23 mpg
200020 mpg
200818–24 mpg
200920–24 mpg
201020–24 mpg
201122–24 mpg
201222–24 mpg
201322–23 mpg
201422–24 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2015 Dodge Avenger report1 complaints · 0 campaigns →2014 Dodge Avenger report205 complaints · 1 campaigns →2013 Dodge Avenger report548 complaints · 5 campaigns →Every Dodge modelDodge models →

Dodge Avenger FAQ

How many recalls has the Dodge Avenger had?

NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns that cover at least one Dodge Avenger model year from 1995 to 2015. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Dodge Avenger year has the most complaints?

Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2008 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (844) and the 2015 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Dodge Avenger problems?

Across the 2000–2015 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, air bags, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Dodge Avenger get?

EPA rates the 2014 Dodge Avenger at 22 to 24 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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