2013 Dodge Avenger: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 547 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 5 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
547
Complaints
5
Recalls
26
Crash reports
10
Fire reports
42
Injuries
91.4
Severity index
Severity index 91.4 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Dodge Avenger ranks 43 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 70% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 154 | 28.2% |
| ENGINE | 120 | 21.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 102 | 18.6% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 98 | 17.9% |
| SEATS | 59 | 10.8% |
| SEAT BELTS | 52 | 9.5% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 42 | 7.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 38 | 6.9% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 154 of 547 complaints (28.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 58 |
| 2017 | 97 |
| 2018 | 73 |
| 2019 | 82 |
| 2020 | 69 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V640000 | 10/10/2017 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash. |
| 16V668000 | 15/09/2016 | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | 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 |
| 13V282000 | 02/07/2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactu |
| 13V043000 | 06/02/2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly. |
| 13V552000 | 06/11/2013 | ENGINE | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.