2010 Dodge Avenger Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avenger years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 163 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Dodge Avenger. That ranks 7th out of 15 Avenger model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (40 complaints, 25%), typically at around 63,500 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 8 fires, 13 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 163owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Dodge Avenger problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 40 | 25% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 37 | 23% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 17% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 23 | 14% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 20 | 12% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 17 | 10% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 15 | 9% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 6% | 104,952 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 6% | 59,227 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 4% | 75,400 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 4% | 25,887 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 4% | 80,221 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 4% | 32,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 41,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 59,994 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 39,150 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 46,221 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Dodge Avenger recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags; seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: 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.
Risk: Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the power steering pressure hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on december 20, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
brakes are bad paint and body arent in good condition have had some stalling problems
Every time I start my car, the airbag lights stays on. It will not turn off.
Right turn signal has gone dismantled. It works erratically. Previously Baxter changed it. It had warranty for 3 years or 36000 miles. 3 years has passed but it did not surpassed 36000 miles yet. New motherboard of this system unavailable in market.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while attempting to lower the driver's side window, the window fell off the track and fell into the door panel. The contact stated that the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed…
Airbag lights turns on and off and I think it's a manufacturer problem with the harness behind or under the seat. I read it's a common problem.
Other Dodge Avenger years
← 2009 Avenger · 2011 Avenger →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Avenger | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Avenger | 205 | 1 |
| 2013 Avenger | 548 | 5 |
| 2012 Avenger | 554 | 3 |
| 2011 Avenger | 209 | 3 |
| 2010 | 163 | 3 |
| 2009 Avenger | 67 | 2 |
| 2008 Avenger | 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Avenger?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 40 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Dodge Avenger?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Dodge Avenger a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avenger model years, the 2010 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.