Dodge Avenger coverage at CarFaultIQ spans 1995-2014. This canonical model hub combines structured year and configuration data with cautious evidence context, inspection priorities, and diagnostic navigation; individual trims and model years remain selectable data, not separate pages.
Dodge Avenger coverage at a glance
- Supported years: 1995-2014 across 13 documented model years.
- Market scope: United States and Canada.
- Structured depth: 13 canonical model-year records and 69 source-backed configuration variants.
- Page tier: Tier B — structured factual coverage with explicit evidence limitations.
Powertrain, fuel, and drivetrain coverage
The structured snapshot records body styles as not consistently specified, fuel types as Gasoline|Regular Gasoline|Regular Gasoline, and electrification as Gasoline|Gasoline|X. Drivetrain labels include 4WD/AWD|AWD|FWD|FWD; transmission labels include Automatic 4-speed|Automatic 4-speed|Automatic 6-speed|Automatic 4-speed|Automatic 6-speed|Automatic Select Shift 6-speed|Automatic 4-speed|Manual 5-speed. Availability varies by year and market, so use the selected-year module rather than treating this list as one configuration.
Evidence state
This is a structured factual model hub. No local recall or complaint evidence is safely matched at model level for public claims, so this page does not infer common problems, reliability, best or worst years, absence of recalls, absence of complaints, failure rates, or repair costs.
What to inspect first
- Confirm the VIN, exact model year, market, trim, and drivetrain before applying any evidence or service information.
- Complete a cold start, warning-light bulb check, road test, brake check, tire inspection, fluid-leak inspection, and diagnostic-code scan.
- Check steering tracking, suspension noise, brake feel, cabin electronics, and evidence of unresolved fluid leaks.
- Confirm all four tires match in size and wear, then check AWD/4WD engagement and driveline noise without assuming every configuration uses that system.
Diagnostic paths
These references are relevant starting points, not claims that a condition is common on this model.
- No-start diagnostic checks
- Acceleration hesitation checks
- Check-engine-light guidance
- P0300 random-misfire reference
- P0420 catalyst-efficiency reference
- Pre-purchase inspection guide
- How to read OBD codes
Source limits and review method
Vehicle identity, year, market, body, powertrain, and configuration fields come from the CarFaultIQ v3.1 structured dataset and its traceable source-evidence records (DOE/EPA FuelEconomy.gov|DOE/EPA FuelEconomy.gov|Natural Resources Canada). Recall and complaint data, where present, come from local NHTSA-derived snapshots. Recall applicability remains VIN-specific; aggregated complaint signals are owner reports and do not prove causation or population frequency.
Questions about Dodge Avenger coverage
Frequently asked questions
Does this page rank the best or worst Dodge Avenger years?
No. It reports structured coverage and evidence limits without rating reliability, safety, repair cost, or model years.
Does a recall match mean every Dodge Avenger is affected?
No. Applicability depends on the VIN, build information, equipment, market, and remedy status.
Are complaint signals confirmed defects?
No. They are aggregated owner-reported signals and do not prove causation or population frequency.
Dodge Avenger common problems and diagnostic guide 2008–2010
No verified model-specific fault records for 2008–2010 yet.
Official evidence for this model
Coverage below spans the explicitly mapped model years. Records do not apply to every model year or configuration.
US safety recalls
24 distinct official identifiers · US
Campaigns matched to recorded model years. Only an official VIN check can confirm whether an individual vehicle is affected.
- 17V640000 — model years 2012, 2013
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.
- 16V668000 — model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
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…
- 13V552000 — model years 2013
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…
Manufacturer communications / TSBs
324 distinct official identifiers · US
Manufacturer service communications are not safety recalls and do not prove that every vehicle has the described condition.
- 11034343 — model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
- 11017445 — model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
- 11017435 — model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
US defect investigations
6 distinct official identifiers · US
An investigation records a regulator review of a suspected defect. It is not automatically a finding or a recall.
- PE19014 — model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee…
- PE12016 — model years 2011
During PE12-016, Chrysler identified a condition in model year (MY) 2011 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines that may result in engine stall when stopped or travelling at very low speeds.According to Chrysler, this condition occurs when the Powertrain Control Module…
- AQ10001 — model years 2008
On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform…
Canadian recalls
21 distinct official identifiers · CA
Canadian-market records remain separate from US campaigns. Confirm applicability with Transport Canada and the manufacturer.
- 2019420 — model years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Multiple source assertions are retained for this identifier. Consult the official record for configuration-specific details.
- 2017494 — model years 2012, 2013
Multiple source assertions are retained for this identifier. Consult the official record for configuration-specific details.
- 2016448 — model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Multiple source assertions are retained for this identifier. Consult the official record for configuration-specific details.
US owner complaint reports
3,154 distinct reports · US
Distinct ODI complaint identifiers, deduplicated across component and product rows. Reports are allegations, not confirmed defects, failure rates or reliability scores.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 549 reports
- AIR BAGS: 509 reports
- ENGINE: 436 reports
A report can name several components. Do not add component totals together.
Evidence is served from a locally stored official-source snapshot. No external API is called to render this page. These records do not replace inspection or diagnosis. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.