2010 Dodge Avenger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (27) · Air Bags (19) · Electrical System (18)
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125 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2016-09-15 · campaign 16V668000 · 1,435,625 vehicles
Defect: 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. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Steering:electric Power Assist System 2010-10-07 · campaign 10V475000 · 23,237 vehicles
Defect: 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) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Risk: LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2010-01-11 · campaign 10V009000 · 20,045 vehicles
Defect: 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 BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (41)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-27 · 9100196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lubrication and maintenance fluids if mopar fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review service library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
Equipment 2022-04-02 · S2209000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if a mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds uscar36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
Showing the 6 most recent of 41 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-04 · Structure:body“brakes are bad paint and body arent in good condition have had some stalling problems…”
2024-12-26 · Air Bags“every time i start my car, the airbag lights stays on. it will not turn off.…”
2024-08-03 · Electrical System“right turn signal has gone dismantled. it works erratically. previously baxter changed it. it had warranty for 3 years or 36000 miles. 3 years has passed but it did not surpassed 36000 miles yet. new motherboard of this system unavailable in market.…”
2024-07-18 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls · 175,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. the contact stated while attempting to lower the driver's side window, the window fell off the track and fell into the door panel. the contact stated that the failure became a regular occurrence. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the window regulator. the vehicle wa…”
2024-01-23 · Air Bags“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.…”
2023-03-09 · Steering · 160,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle experienced an electrical short. the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. a dealer was not contacted. upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number…”
2023-01-09 · Wheels“car won’t move in drive or reverse …”
2022-12-12 · Engine · 90,100 mi“the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. the contact stated while attempting to make a left turn while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle started rattling at the front-end of the vehicle. the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. the contact shifted to park, turned off and then restarted the vehicle. the vehicle returned to normal operation. t…”
2022-08-22 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) · 142,086 mi“the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. the contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle would not immediately restart. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the pcm was faulty and needed to be replaced…”
2022-07-25 · Power Train“the transmission began slipping on saturday, july 23, 2022 with 120,000 miles on the odometer. the car was driving normally then suddenly went into neutral causing it to slow down and back up traffic until i manually changed to a lower gear. the car was also doing this change to neutral on its own while i was trying to park the car and then when i …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.