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…
2010 dodge Avenger electrical problems
severe 34 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
34
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
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.
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 ST…
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 MAD…
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…
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.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2010 dodge Avenger?
It's a meaningful issue. 34 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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