Dodge Avenger years to avoid
Every Dodge Avenger model year on file (2012-2014), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2013
Worst year on file
86.6
Severity index
Air Bags
Most-reported system
2014
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 Dodge Avenger | 86.6 High | 548 | Air Bags |
| 2 | 2012 Dodge Avenger | 79.5 Medium | 553 | Unknown Or Other |
| 3 | 2014 Dodge Avenger | 78.3 Medium | 205 | Air Bags |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Dodge Avenger complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 553 | 3 | 34 | 7 | 79.5 Medium | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| 2013 | 548 | 5 | 26 | 10 | 86.6 High | AIR BAGS |
| 2014 | 205 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 78.3 Medium | AIR BAGS |
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.