Dodge Avenger Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Dodge Avenger model year (2008–2014) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Dodge Avenger Years to Avoid
6 recalls · 844 complaints
35 reported injuries
1 reported death
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 937
5 recalls · 546 complaints
42 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 645
3 recalls · 552 complaints
35 reported injuries
Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 631
Best Dodge Avenger Years to Buy
2 recalls · 66 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 84
3 recalls · 162 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 197
1 recall · 204 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Problem score: 227
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Dodge Avenger — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 204 | 227 | Good |
| 2013 | 5 | 546 | 645 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 3 | 552 | 631 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 3 | 209 | 230 | Good |
| 2010 | 3 | 162 | 197 | Good |
| 2009 | 2 | 66 | 84 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 6 | 844 | 937 | Avoid |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
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. Confirm all historical recalls have been completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Avenger should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2008 Dodge Avenger if possible. It has 6 recalls, 844 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is POWER TRAIN. The overall problem score is 937 — 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 84. It has only 2 recalls and 66 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Avenger has the fewest problems?+
The 2009, 2010, 2014 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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