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The 2010 Dodge Avenger has 163 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, and what a working mechanic would actually do about it.
The 2010 Dodge Avenger has 163 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). The most-reported system is airbags at 36 complaints, typically surfacing around 95,943 miles (~$1,100 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Avenger | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Avenger | 844 | 6 |
| 2009 Avenger | 67 | 1 |
| 2010 Avenger (this page) | 163 | 1 |
| 2011 Avenger | 209 | 0 |
| 2012 Avenger | 553 | 0 |
| 2013 Avenger | 547 | 3 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the electrical system was repaired or replaced.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
⚠ The one to take seriously: airbags is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 95,943 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 1 active recall on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 7.4/10 model. The priciest documented failure is engine (~$3,100) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
When owners report each system failing, in actual miles — so you can see what's likely behind you, what's due around now, and what to budget for next. Enter your mileage to mark where you are.
"Typical" = median owner-reported failure mileage from the NHTSA complaint record for this exact year and model. Not a maintenance schedule — a heads-up on where this model's failures cluster.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge avenger. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that there was transmission failure and referred…
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Dodge avenger. While driving 45 MPH, another vehicle t- boned the contact's vehicle. The front air bags deployed, but the side curtain air bags did not. The passenger sustained a concussion, broken nose, and fractured sternum. A police report was…
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Dodge avenger. While driving 75 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle as it lost power and crashed into the rear passenger side of a u-haul truck. The air bag did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the top of the antifreeze reservoir was leaking anti freeze. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on six occasions, but the technicians were unable to diagnose…
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Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Dodge Avenger is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
On the NHTSA data, the 2010 Dodge Avenger is one to avoid unless a specific vehicle proves otherwise. The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the electrical system was repaired or replaced. The record behind that call: 6 fire-related complaints on the electrical system; Reliability score 7.4/10 — around the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the airbags first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 36 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 95,943 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 7.4 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 163 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is airbags. Typical failure occurs around 95,943 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 36 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 95,943 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 95,943 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 163 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.