MYRModel Year Report

2014 Dodge Avenger

● Typical for this model
2014 Dodge Avenger
BUILT 2026-08-02

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, 2014 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 2011: 209 complaints 2011 2012: 553 complaints 2013: 547 complaints 2013 2014: 204 complaints 2014 2015: 1 complaints 2015
2014: 204 complaints
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YearComplaints
1995196
1996157
199783
199858
199962
200022
20072
2008831
200967
2010163
2011209
2012553
2013547
2014204
20151

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 34%

34% of complaints: air bags — 69 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND PASSENGER DOOR WERE DAMAGED. ALL THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171114

I WAS DRIVING AND HIT A PHONE POLE HEAD ON. MY DODGE AVENGER WAS CONCAVED AT THE DRIVERS FRONT SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS CRUSHED THRU THE BUMBER, BUMPER REINFORCEMENT, RADIATOR. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. THE COST OF THE DAMAGED VEHICLE WAS 5 GRAND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150306

I WAS HIT BY ANOTHER CAR THAT RAN A STOP SIGN AND NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE ACCIDENT RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO THE HARD HIT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141217

ENGINE 21%

21% of complaints: engine — 42 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I know the noise is coming from the lifters in the engine that has been nicknamed the hemi tick

NHTSA ODI report, 20231109

SEAT BELTS 19%

19% of complaints: seat belts — 38 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND PASSENGER DOOR WERE DAMAGED. ALL THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171114

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 33 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
SEATS 10%

10% of complaints: seats — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Dodge Avenger — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (69 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (42 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (38 reports on file for this year).
  • 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

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Dodge Avenger reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Dodge Avenger is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Avenger?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Avenger have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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