2011 Dodge Avenger problems
Owners have filed 311 complaints about the 2011 Dodge Avenger with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 13.2% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 12.2%. A further 18.3% were filed without a specific system named.
Complaints311
Crashes22
Fires4
Injuries7
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Unknown or other 18.3% · 57
Electrical system 13.2% · 41
Engine 12.2% · 38
Air bags 11.3% · 35
Visibility/wiper 7.4% · 23
Seat belts 6.4% · 20
Suspension 5.1% · 16
Power train 4.5% · 14
Severity
Of those complaints, 22 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 7 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Dodge Avenger in this data, 2011 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2008 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 19 in the last three years against 78 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 79,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the battery and the alternator assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000. Electrical system · reported at 79,000 miles
Electronic dppr locks do not operate properly. The doors fail to unlock about 90% of the time with the exception of the drivers door. This is especiaaly problematic in the rear seats where manual unlocking is not easily seen or activated by passengers which could cause elays ehen emergency exit is required. Dealer stated he could not correct although they did confirm the problem. Electrical system · reported at 30,100 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to emit heat on the passenger side. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to nhtsa. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. Electrical system · reported at 112,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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