Across the 12 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 48 recall campaigns and 2,989 owner complaints for the Dodge Avenger. The 2008 model year has the most complaints (845).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 205 | 20 | 4 of 5 | 23 | |
| 2013 | 5 | 548 | 26 | 4 of 5 | 23 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 554 | 34 | 4 of 5 | 23 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 209 | 14 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 163 | 16 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 67 | 3 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2008 | 6 | 845 | 38 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 22 | 0 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 1999 | 5 | 62 | 6 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 1998 | 6 | 58 | 14 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 1997 | 6 | 89 | 16 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 1996 | 3 | 167 | 20 | Not rated | 21 |
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 167 |
| 1997 | 89 |
| 1998 | 58 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2008 | 845 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 163 |
| 2011 | 209 |
| 2012 | 554 |
| 2013 | 548 |
| 2014 | 205 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
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.