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2010 Dodge Avenger owner complaints

163 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 4 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

electrical 6 complaints shown

35 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/12/2022 90,100 mi ODI #11497010.0

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while attempting to make a left turn while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle started rattling at the front-end of the vehicle. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact shifted to park, turned off and then restarted the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal operation. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that there was a malfunction with an unknown part. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,100.

12/11/2015 82,000 mi ODI #10809739.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge avenger. While driving 45 MPH, the instrument panel lost power and remained powerless. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 82,000.

12/05/2014 75,800 mi ODI #10662335.0

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 get hit by other vehicles as my car drops speed with no warning. The light never stays on long enough to pull any codes from it. I have researched this issue and there is numerous complaints online about the electronic throttle body's being faulty that Dodge is putting in 2008 - 2010 avengers. I have notified Dodge of my issue and they basically told me they were sorry for my issue and that was it. This is a major safety issue, as someone can end being hit by another vehicle whe

11/27/2018 140,000 mi ODI #11154239.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving. The failure occurred shortly after the contact began driving on the road. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new computer. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unknown. *tt *tr

11/25/2019 145,000 mi ODI #11282159.0

I need some answers to this major safety issue. I have been experiencing issues with my 2010 Dodge avenger. These issues are while driving the vehicle on the roadway, highway vehicle just cuts of without any warning signs with cars going at least 45mph following. Vehicle has also not started on over 15 occasions. I have taken it to the dealership who intern has made repairs stating that the issue was fix, but when I get vehicle home after an enormous repair bill it won't start again. The dealer has told me that they don't know why vehicle is abruptly going dead while driving.this is a major safety issue. Last occurence was in october 2019. Vehicle is still a repair shop.

11/19/2014 75,400 mi ODI #10659167.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge avenger. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the ESC warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,400.

airbags 4 complaints shown

36 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/26/2024 ODI #11632377.0

Every time I start my car, the airbag lights stays on. It will not turn off.

12/20/2016 78,000 mi Crash ODI #10936467.0

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 filed. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

12/19/2018 150,000 mi Crash ODI #11162544.0

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 deemed destroyed by the contact's insurance company. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The crash was not related to a recall and the cause of the failure was undetermined. The failure mileage was 150,000.

11/18/2016 61,000 mi Crash ODI #10926968.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge avenger. While driving at a low speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a frontal crash with another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the crash scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to be repaired by an independent mechanic. There were no injuries. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

engine 4 complaints shown

15 total in this category · severe · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/19/2011 5,200 mi ODI #10440473.0

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 the failure and stated that the leak was normal. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 5,200.

12/09/2017 60,000 mi ODI #11053664.0

My avenger blows heat out on driver side and cold air on passenger side. I was told it was the blend air door actuator but I have changed it. Now my car heats up and still blows cold air until I start moving and then it still takes a little while to blow out heat.. I've seen that other owners are having the same issue with their avenger.

11/18/2014 49,200 mi ODI #10658987.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge avenger. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward, the engine seized, and the etc warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the etc needed to be replaced. The failure occurred once. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,200.

11/17/2019 80,000 mi ODI #11280567.0

Engine light came on. Got it diagnosed and code suggested changing the crank shaft sensor. Purchased part and had it installed by an independent mechanic. An hour later the engine light returned and the engine knocked while stopped at a red light and the car turned off. The car would not go above 35 MPH. I was able to restart the car and drove it to a second mechanic. The codes suggested changing the sensor, and a misfire of the 1st and 4th spark plugs. The crank shaft sensor was changed, the throttle body cleaned, and all spark plugs changed. Still the same issue. The car will not go above 30 MPH despite the gas pedal being pushed all the way down. Knocking engine and stalling. Took car to dealership. They suggested I allow them to take the engine apart for 800 dollars with no guarantee t

powertrain 2 complaints shown

17 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/31/2019 108,272 mi ODI #11292274.0

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 the contact to a transmission specialist. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,272.

11/29/2015 ODI #10807339.0

Vehicle is stuck in park on the gear shift used troubleshooting with the pink thing in the console to shift gears however the dashboard is reporting that the car is in neutral the car will not drive anywhere from research we have found that this is an ongoing Dodge problem not necessarily with the 2010 but with all the other dodges. Stuck on the side of the road not able to go anywhere as car is stuck in park and showing neutral we were able to shift the car from park to other gears still reported in neutral

other 2 complaints shown

11/25/2013 43,000 mi ODI #10553403.0

2010 Dodge avenger. Consumer writes in regards to a defective door latch recall notice and consumer seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated she went to close the front passenger door, and discovered it would not close. Chrysler informed the consumer, the recall did not apply to her vehicle.

11/18/2016 115,000 mi Crash ODI #10926957.0

Tl* 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 repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

brakes 1 complaint shown

4 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/18/2018 121,000 mi ODI #11162286.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge avenger. The contact stated that the brakes were fractured and made an abnormal grinding sound. Also, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed and the ABS indicator illuminated. The contact called york Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep (1765 s us-231, crawfordsville, in 47933, (765) 362-1600), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 121,000.

cruise control 1 complaint shown

17 total in this category · severe · avg repair $600 · see cruise control cluster analysis →
11/25/2016 75,000 mi ODI #10927895.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge avenger. While attempting to start the vehicle, the throttle indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle control failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was repaired a third time. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Showing 300 of 163 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Dodge/Avenger#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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