Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2013 Dodge Avenger. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Active Headrests may not Deploy in a Crash
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.
Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Loss of Oil Pressure may result in Engine Stall
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.
Non-Deployment of Head Restraints
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
Fuel Leakage or Engine Stall
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
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Owner complaints (548)
548 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 548 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 154 | 28.1% |
| Engine | 120 | 21.9% |
| Unknown or other | 102 | 18.6% |
| Electrical system | 98 | 17.9% |
| Seats | 60 | 10.9% |
| Seat belts | 52 | 9.5% |
| Visibility/wiper | 42 | 7.7% |
| Service brakes | 38 | 6.9% |
| Vehicle speed control | 34 | 6.2% |
| Power train | 32 | 5.8% |
How 2013 compares with other Avenger years
Best and worst Avenger years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 22 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 | 844 | 6 |
| 2009 | 67 | 2 |
| 2010 | 163 | 3 |
| 2011 | 209 | 3 |
| 2012 | 554 | 3 |
| 2013 | 548 | 5 |
| 2014 | 205 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2013 Dodge Avenger 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 383 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 30 / 23 | $2,900 | 383 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 23 | $2,900 | 378 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | $3,050 | 399 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2013 Dodge Avenger FAQ
How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Avenger have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 17V640000 (air bag), 16V668000 (air bag), 13V552000 (engine), 13V282000 (air bag), 13V043000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2013 Dodge Avenger problems?
Owners filed 548 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (154), Engine (120), Unknown or other (102) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2013 Dodge Avenger get?
EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 20 city, 30 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2013 Dodge Avenger get?
NHTSA rated the 2013 Dodge Avenger 4 dr fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 4 stars side and 4 stars rollover (11.8% rollover risk).
How does the 2013 Avenger compare with other years?
Among the 2000–2015 Dodge Avenger model years at least five years old, the 2015 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2008 the most (844). The 2013 drew 548. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.