MYRModel Year Report

2011 Dodge Avenger

● Typical for this model
2011 Dodge Avenger
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
209
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 2011: 209 complaints 2011 209 2012: 554 complaints 2013: 548 complaints 2013 2014: 205 complaints 2015: 1 complaint 2015
1995: 196 complaints 1995 1996: 157 complaints 1996 1997: 83 complaints 1997 1998: 58 complaints 1998 1999: 62 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 831 complaints 2008 2009: 67 complaints 2009 2010: 163 complaints 2010 2011: 209 complaints 2011 209 2012: 554 complaints 2012 2013: 548 complaints 2013 2014: 205 complaints 2014 2015: 1 complaint 2015
1995: 196 complaints 1995 1996: 157 complaints 1996 1997: 83 complaints 1997 1998: 58 complaints 1998 1999: 62 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 831 complaints 2008 2009: 67 complaints 2009 2010: 163 complaints 2010 2011: 209 complaints 2011 209 2012: 554 complaints 2012 2013: 548 complaints 2013 2014: 205 complaints 2014 2015: 1 complaint 2015

2011: 209 complaints

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YearComplaints
1995196
1996157
199783
199858
199962
200022
20072
2008831
200967
2010163
2011209
2012554
2013548
2014205
20151

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

20% · 41 reports

Most commonly citing starter assembly.

CRASHFIRE

Engine

18% · 38 reports
FIRE

Air bags

17% · 35 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

As I was driving down the road a city street. I was stopped at a red light, the light turned green and the airbag exploded. In the steering column...my right forearm was burnt and my right ear has some damage as far as hearing....

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-08

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while traveling 50 MPH another vehicle crashed into the vehicle. Upon impact the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was completely destroyed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-26

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, she drove through a stop light and another vehicle crashed into the front passenger door. The air bags did not deploy during the crash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-26

Visibility/wiper

11% · 23 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

My heat on my passenger side never works, it will blow at nothing causing issues with defrosting passengers window and issue with defrost on my main window on passenger side.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-24

Window Defrost and Passenger Heat /Air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-16

Seat belts

10% · 20 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2011-07-04Steering11V315000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011Dodge journey, Jeep wrangler, Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 convertible, Dodge Avenger, Dodge nitro, Jeep liberty, Dodge Caliber, Jeep compass, Jeep…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 4, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at…

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  2. I
    2012-06-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-10-15 Engine stall
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    2013-11-19Air bags, electrical system13V282000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on…

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    2017-08-15Air bags, seat belts16V668000 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.

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    2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Dodge Avenger — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 41 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 38 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 35 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V315000 · Steering
  • Recall 13V282000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 16V668000 · Air bags, seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Dodge Avenger reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Dodge Avenger is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge Avenger?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Dodge Avenger have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.