2013 Dodge Avenger Engine Problems
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2013 Dodge Avenger, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 90,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “cold air” (8% of reports).
- 120engine complaints
- 90,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 47%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 10 of 120 complaints (8%)
- Engine included: mentioned in 7 of 120 complaints (6%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 7 of 120 complaints (6%)
- Chrysler jeep: mentioned in 6 of 120 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 100 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 120 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Avenger engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 42 | 20% | 51,100 |
| 2013 Avenger | 120 | 22% | 90,000 |
| 2012 Avenger | 87 | 16% | 79,000 |
| 2011 Avenger | 38 | 18% | 86,000 |
| 2010 Avenger | 23 | 14% | 82,000 |
| 2009 Avenger | 11 | 16% | 109,000 |
| 2008 Avenger | 115 | 14% | 101,850 |
| 1999 Avenger | 1 | 2% | 173,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that after releasing the…
Powertrain fail , airbag failed to deploy
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 engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 120 owner complaints about engine for the 2013 Dodge Avenger (22% 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 engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 90,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2013 Dodge Avenger?
The most frequent phrase is “cold air”, in 10 of 120 complaints, followed by “engine included” (7).
Other 2013 Dodge Avenger problems
- Air Bags problems (154)
- Electrical System problems (98)
- Seats problems (60)
- Seat Belts problems (52)
See all 2013 Dodge Avenger problems or engine problems across all Avenger years.