2013 Dodge Avenger Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2013 Dodge Avenger, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “cold air” (9% of reports).
- 98electrical system complaints
- 70,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cold air: mentioned in 9 of 98 complaints (9%)
- Power module: mentioned in 6 of 98 complaints (6%)
- Side blows: mentioned in 5 of 98 complaints (5%)
- Glove box: mentioned in 5 of 98 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 70 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 98 complaints, 3 a fire.
Dodge Avenger electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 33 | 16% | 44,350 |
| 2013 Avenger | 98 | 18% | 70,000 |
| 2012 Avenger | 109 | 20% | 70,522 |
| 2011 Avenger | 41 | 20% | 71,000 |
| 2010 Avenger | 40 | 25% | 63,500 |
| 2009 Avenger | 10 | 15% | 82,000 |
| 2008 Avenger | 219 | 26% | 91,123 |
| 2000 Avenger | 1 | 5% | 88,954 |
| 1999 Avenger | 7 | 11% | 86,000 |
| 1998 Avenger | 1 | 2% | 185,000 |
| 1997 Avenger | 5 | 6% | — |
| 1996 Avenger | 13 | 8% | — |
| 1995 Avenger | 19 | 10% | 170,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags; electrical system
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Was driving on hwy when vehicle loss power, was able to quickly pull over. Turned vehicle off and restarted vehicle. Got back onto the hwy ,vehicle loss power again, this time it wouldn't turn over. Replaced fuel pump,replaced valve timing sensor, crank sensor, replaced battery, replaced ignition…
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the interior light turned on independently, the control panel started blinking, and the radio became inoperable. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The…
2 days after purchasing my vehicle I was driving getting my speed up approximately 45 mph when the vehicle started to lunge forward and nothing was under the gas pedal and it stalled. I pulled it over to the side of the road. It started back up within 2 to 3 minutes. Drove fine for about another…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Dodge Avengers have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 98 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2013 Dodge Avenger (18% of the 548 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Dodge Avenger electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2013 Dodge Avenger?
The most frequent phrase is “cold air”, in 9 of 98 complaints, followed by “power module” (6).
Other 2013 Dodge Avenger problems
- Air Bags problems (154)
- Engine problems (120)
- Seats problems (60)
- Seat Belts problems (52)
See all 2013 Dodge Avenger problems or electrical system problems across all Avenger years.