KnownCarProblems2010 Dodge Avenger Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 163 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Dodge Avenger, most often about the electrical (25% of complaints, typically around 63,500 miles). It is 6th of 10 Avenger model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2010 Dodge Avenger problems
Electrical
40 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, starter assembly.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while traveling 65 MPH the gauges suddenly stopped functioning correctly. The contact was able to pull into a nearby rest stop to restart the vehicle but to no avail. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's destination. The vehicle was not taken…
I bought the car from rydell san fernando on 12/2013 and the A/C, heater, wipers went out on may and they would not fix it. Then on 9/2014 the breaks went complete out without notice now the vehicle has been in and out the repair shop multiple times and it has been at david ellis chrysler for over 2 weeks and they…
Air bags
37 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles.
The contact owned a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 60 MPH a tractor trailer crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The contact crashed into a cement median. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a neck and head injury, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle…
The contact owned a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure while driving approximately 35 to 40 MPH. Another driver appeared out of nowhere and crashed…
Engine
28 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the engine codes needed to be updated and the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
While driving my 2010 Dodge Avenger, the electronic throttle body warning light will flash on and then go off, when it is on the car drops speed quickly and will not accelerate. This has happened to me numerous times over the last month. It has happened to me on major highways in heavy traffic and has almost had me…
Speed control
27 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the thunder bolt warning icon illuminated and the vehicle decelerated independently to 15 MPH. The vehicle then became resistant to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was…
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the electronic control throttle illuminated while driving at low speeds and the vehicle stalled. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle began to function normally after it was restarted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for…
Transmission
20 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 94,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the etc warning light illuminated and the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not accelerate over 15 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
The electronic throttle light came on and the car would not go over 15 miles per hour. I pulled over, turned the car off and it restarted. The light eventually went off and kept coming back on with the car not being able to accelerate over 15 MPH. I took it to the Dodge dealership today and they stated that the…
Other or unspecified
17 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 136,000 miles.
Car was parked in a condo parking lot and had not been driven for 3 days. Walked out to car and saw signs of fire at the gas input on the outside of the car. Opened the gas input door and gas cap was melted and destroyed, fire ash, etc. Visible.
Takata recall the transmission gear selector is stuck in neutral. Gears when our shift into drive or park the dashboard. The gears will not shift into drive but the car will turn on. By reading other complaints it's been a happen thing with Dodge avengers 2010 automobiles it need to be on recall for the transmission…
Seat belts
15 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the driver attempted to avoid colliding into a deer and crashed into a utility pole instead. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back, hip, and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The…
Brakes
14 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 103,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal grinding noise coming from the front brakes of the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake rotors and pads had to be replaced twice per year. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v009000 (service…
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While the vehicle was parked with the emergency brake activated, the vehicle rolled down the driveway incline approximately 200 to 300 feet, and crashed into a tree. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The vehicle was not…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Dodge Avenger recalls
Seat belts: pretensioner
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: electric power assist system
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: service brakes, hydraulic
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Dodge Avenger
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Avenger?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (40 complaints, typically around 63,500 miles); air bags (37 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles); engine (28 complaints, typically around 76,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Avenger have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 15, 2016 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Dodge Avenger?
- It is 6th of 10 Avenger model years by number of complaints, with 163 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.