KnownCarProblems2011 Dodge Avenger Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 209 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Dodge Avenger, most often about the other or unspecified (27% of complaints, typically around 93,500 miles). It is 4th of 10 Avenger model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2011 Dodge Avenger problems
Other or unspecified
57 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 93,500 miles.
Heater blows cold on passenger side of car and warm on drivers side of car. Won't defrost the windshield for many miles. Dealer said it's heater core and not covered under warranty. This is a common issue with these cars and should be a recall from Dodge. Sand and metal fragments from the factory engine mold gets into…
My car blows cold air on the passenger side of the car. I took it in january of 2016 and spent almost $1k to replace heater core and took it in again october 2016 for same issue. The repair shop told me that they would flush it really well and spoke to a Dodge dealer and it is a known design flaw but there is no fix.…
Electrical
41 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: starter assembly.
I was driving my 2011 Avenger, and whenever I would go over 2000 RPM my electronic throttle control light would come on. Then it would turn off, then it would come back on if I went over 2000 RPM, and then my throttle light would start blinking and my traction control light would come on. I couldn't go over 10 MPH…
The car blows warm to hot air out of the driver's side and cold air out the passenger's side when you have the controls set to heat. I have had the heater core and coolant system flushed as well as had thermostats, water pump replaced but the issue still persists. When set to defrost only the driver's side defrosts.…
Engine
39 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles.
I was driving down the autobahn at about 45 MPH when the electronic throttle control light began flashing and the car lost all power. I had to let the car roll to the side of the street to avoid getting hit by other vehicles and there I tried to start the car and it would not start. The car had shut off before without…
The heater in my car is only blowing heat on the driver side the passenger side is blowing cold air. Being from maine this creates a safety issue in the winter when the weather is inclement as it does not defrost properly as it should. I was quoted $2100 4 heater core and radiator replacement . With all the complaints…
Air bags
35 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 97,000 miles.
There is a recall on my car and there is still no repair available and I feel unsafe driving my vehicle with my children as passengers sep 13,2016 manufacturer recall numbers61 NHTSA recall number16v-668 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available summary the vehicles may experience loss of air bag and…
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while parked, the horn actuated independently and the instrument cluster flickered on and off. The vehicle was driven to the residence and there was an abnormal smoke odor in the cabin in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to daytona Dodge chrysler jeep…
Visibility and wipers
26 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. While driving 40 MPH, the heater blew out cold air on the passenger side and hot air on the driver's side only. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure…
Defroster vent is not putting out hot air on the passenger side of vehicle. This causes the passenger side windows and approx. 1/4 of the front passenger side window to fog and or frost over causing serious visibility issues! Vehicle can be stationary, in motion, on the road, it happens at anytime. Vehicle repair shop…
Seat belts
20 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 105,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the rear seat belt failed to untighten and caused the passenger to get stuck while unbuckling the seat belt. The failure only recurred once. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
This is an update to a previous complaint. I received a recall back on november 2016 from fca. I contacted fca regarding the recall and they told me they didn't have the parts and would put me on a priority list and contact me when they had the parts. Still have not received any type of contact and its now april 24th…
Suspension
16 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles.
Rear shifts side ways when going over any bump or expansion joint on road. Driving in snow or ice is very dangerous because rear is always sliding back and forth had car checked and Dodge dealership found nothing wrong with the car. Aside from giving me a panic attack every time this happens, I'm afraid I'm going to…
I bought this vehicle in the fall of 2013. I have had multiple occasions where the car fishtails in wet or snowy conditions. I transport 4 children on a daily basis, and this car scares me. I have driven in winter conditions for many years, and I have never experienced the terror this car causes. I have to drive 25-35…
Speed control
14 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 69,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the electronic throttle warning indicator illuminated as the vehicle lost power. This the failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to authorized dealer, who indicated that the electronic throttle control box needed…
I was driving my 2011 Avenger, and whenever I would go over 2000 RPM my electronic throttle control light would come on. Then it would turn off, then it would come back on if I went over 2000 RPM, and then my throttle light would start blinking and my traction control light would come on. I couldn't go over 10 MPH…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 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.
Air bags
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: column
Risk: A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty, dodge caliber, jeep compass, jeep patriot, dodge grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Active head rest inadvertent deployment
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe19014 on september 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the active head rest (ahr) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (my) 2014 jeep grand cherokee and dodge durango vehicles.when odi opened the investigation, odi was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.a small number of early warning reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat ahr inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.reported safety consequences resulting from the ahr deployments include concussions, headaches, soft tissue injuries, disorientation, nausea, vomiting and/or loss of
Engine stall
Summary
During pe12-016, chrysler identified a condition in model year (my) 2011 chrysler 200 and dodge avenger vehicles equipped with 3.6l engines that may result in engine stall when stopped or travelling at very low speeds.according to chrysler, this condition occurs when the powertrain control module (PCM) initiates a purge monitor check while the engine is at idle which can result in an overly rich vapor condition and cause the engine to stall while stopped.chrysler developed a software countermeasure to address the condition and has initiated a customer satisfaction campaign to reprogram the PCM on all affected vehicles. The bulletin was sent to dealers on september 28, 2012 and the owner lett
Questions about the 2011 Dodge Avenger
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge Avenger?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (57 complaints, typically around 93,500 miles); electrical (41 complaints, typically around 71,000 miles); engine (39 complaints, typically around 83,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2011 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 2011 a bad year for the Dodge Avenger?
- It is 4th of 10 Avenger model years by number of complaints, with 209 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.