Dodge Avenger: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Dodge Avenger model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 553 | 3 | 34 | 7 | 82.8 Medium | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| 2013 | 547 | 5 | 26 | 10 | 91.4 Medium | AIR BAGS |
| 2014 | 204 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 87.3 Medium | AIR BAGS |
Across 3 model years, the 2013 Dodge Avenger carries the highest severity index (91.4, driven by air bags), while the 2012 is the cleanest at 82.8.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.