MYRModel Year Report

2010 Dodge Avenger

● Typical for this model
2010 Dodge Avenger
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:04:16.535Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Avenger Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 1995: 196 complaints 1995 1996: 157 complaints 1997: 83 complaints 1997 1998: 58 complaints 1999: 62 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 831 complaints 2009: 67 complaints 2009 2010: 163 complaints 2010 2011: 209 complaints 2011 2012: 553 complaints 2013: 547 complaints 2013 2014: 204 complaints 2015: 1 complaints 2015
2010: 163 complaints
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YearComplaints
1995196
1996157
199783
199858
199962
200022
20072
2008831
200967
2010163
2011209
2012553
2013547
2014204
20151

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 37 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE WIRES WERE MELTED TOGETHER AND EXPOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130626

HAD TROUBLE GETTING HEATER/ AIR CONDITIONER FAN TO TURN ON. AFTER GETTING THE FAN TO BLOW OUT HAD SMOKE COMING OUT OF DASH AT THE RADIO'S CD PLAYER. SHUT OFF AIR CONDITIONER AND FAN CONTROL AND SMOKE STOPPED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120717

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT WAS PARKED AND SMELLED SMOKE. HE THEN NOTICED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE RADIO. THE RADIO AND THE VEHICLE WERE BOTH QUICKLY TURNED OFF AND THE SMOKING CEASED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120709

AIR BAGS 23%

23% of complaints: air bags — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AROUND A CURVE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT ROLLED OVER FOUR TIMES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180507

Airbag lights turns on and off and I think it's a manufacturer problem with the harness behind or under the seat. I read it's a common problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240123

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17%

17% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND CRASHED INTO TWO NEARBY POLES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111004

ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100201 — service brakes, hydraulic

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 10V009000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101227 — steering

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS)

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 10V475000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170815 — air bags, seat belts

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017.

Campaign 16V668000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Dodge Avenger — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V009000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V475000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 1999 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2012 ■ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Dodge Avenger reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Dodge Avenger is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Avenger?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Avenger have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.