Dodge Avenger Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Dodge Avenger model year (2008–2014) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Dodge Avenger Years to Avoid
5 recalls · 650 complaints
23 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 711
5 recalls · 456 complaints
45 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 561
3 recalls · 404 complaints
23 reported injuries
Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 459
Best Dodge Avenger Years to Buy
2 recalls · 56 complaints
Main area: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 64
3 recalls · 126 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 167
2 recalls · 168 complaints
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 174
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Dodge Avenger — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 191 | 17 | — | 228 | Good |
| 2013 | 5 | 456 | 45 | — | 561 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 3 | 404 | 23 | — | 459 | Caution |
| 2011 | 2 | 168 | — | — | 174 | Good |
| 2010 | 3 | 126 | 16 | — | 167 | Good |
| 2009 | 2 | 56 | 1 | — | 64 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 5 | 650 | 23 | — | 711 | Avoid |
All 7 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Dodge Avenger Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2014Mid-decade Avenger units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2014 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Avenger models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Avenger should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2008 Dodge Avenger if possible. It has 5 recalls, 650 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 711 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Avenger to buy?+
The 2009 Dodge Avenger is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 64. It has only 2 recalls and 56 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Avenger has the fewest problems?+
The 2009, 2010, 2011 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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