Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2008. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2009.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Avenger | 205 | 1 |
| 2013 AvengerMost complaints | 548 | 5 |
| 2012 AvengerMost complaints | 554 | 3 |
| 2011 Avenger | 209 | 3 |
| 2010 Avenger | 163 | 3 |
| 2009 Avenger | 67 | 2 |
| 2008 AvengerMost complaints | 831 | 6 |
| 2007 Avenger | 2 | 4 |
| 2000 Avenger | 22 | 1 |
| 1999 Avenger | 62 | 1 |
| 1998 Avenger | 58 | 2 |
| 1997 Avenger | 83 | 2 |
| 1996 Avenger | 157 | 2 |
| 1995 Avenger | 196 | 2 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system596
- Air bags564
- Engine437
- Unknown or other432
- Power train417
- Vehicle speed control268
- Suspension229
- Seat belts206
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 347 Avenger vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 192 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 53 | 24 |
| 2013 | 97 | 54 |
| 2012 | 57 | 29 |
| 2011 | 21 | 13 |
| 2010 | 34 | 21 |
| 2009 | 21 | 14 |
| 2008 | 64 | 37 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 4 model-year variants; 0 of 3 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2014 Dodge Avenger 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.8 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Dodge Avenger 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.8 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Dodge Avenger 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.8 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Dodge Avenger 4 DR FWD | — | 11.8 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 12 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.6–10.4 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Avenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.2 | 8.0 | 9.8 |
| 2013 | Avenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.4 | 8.2 | 10.0 |
| 2012 | Avenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.3 | 8.0 | 9.8 |
| 2011 | Avenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.3 | 8.0 | 9.8 |
| 2010 | Avenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.1 | 7.9 | 9.6 |
| 2009 | Avenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.1 | 7.9 | 9.6 |
| 2008 | Avenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.1 | 7.9 | 9.6 |
| 1999 | Avenger · Compact · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 8.1 | 10.4 |
| 1998 | Avenger · Compact · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 8.1 | 10.4 |
| 1997 | Avenger · Compact · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 8.1 | 10.4 |
| 1996 | Avenger · Compact · Regular gasoline | 12.1 | 8.1 | 10.3 |
| 1995 | Avenger · Compact · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 7.9 | 10.1 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
70 Avenger cars are on the New Zealand register; 64% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | 26 | 6 | 20 |
| 2008 | 25 | 6 | 19 |
| 2007 | 16 | 12 | 3 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
67 Avenger cars are on Dutch roads; 6% arrived later as imports. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 35 | €23,690 |
| 2008 | 32 | €27,624 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
434 Avenger cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 93% petrol, 7% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43 | 218,000 km |
| 2009 | 118 | 202,000 km |
| 2008 | 194 | 230,000 km |
| 2007 | 79 | 218,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
149 Avenger cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 41 | 41 |
| 2008 | 94 | 99 |
| 2007 | 14 | 29 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
163 Avenger cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 55% passed first time, against 57% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 163 | 55% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Avenger | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 22.1% | 17.2% |
| Brakes | 17.8% | 11.3% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 16.6% | 19.8% |
| Steering | 11.7% | 3.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.0% | 6.2% |
| Tyres | 6.7% | 7.6% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Visibility | 4.3% | 6.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
363 new Dodge Avenger cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2012, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2012 the largest markets were Poland (1), Spain (1), Germany (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | — |
| 2011 | 11 | — |
| 2010 | 349 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Avenger in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
There is an internal fault in the control module for the occupant restraint controller. In the event of an accident involving a rear-end collision, this may lead to the active head restraints not being triggered.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
20 campaigns cover the Avenger; the latest 12 are below.
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.
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.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 91 MY 2009 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A COMPATIBILITY ISSUE BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE AND FUEL PUMP MODULE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL GAUGE OVERSTATING THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE MAY RUN OUT OF FUEL WHEN THE GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS STILL FUEL REMAINING IN THE TANK.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS INCLUDING ENGINE NO-START, DEAD BATTERY, AN INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL OR REMOTE START SYSTEM, AND/OR ENGINE STALLING.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.
NHTSA recalls