Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 3% | 37,000 miles |
| 2013 | 11 | 2% | 62,000 miles |
| 2012 | 20 | 4% | 41,000 miles |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% | 47,000 miles |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% | 62,000 miles |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% | 113,000 miles |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% | 110,000 miles |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% | — |
| 1999 | 7 | 11% | 65,000 miles |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% | 205,000 miles |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% | 109,000 miles |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% | — |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% | 130,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I was not notified of this recall! I logged onto my credit karma (today 3/14/2018) and they notified me that 3 recalls were issued for this vehicle back in 2016. Additionally, my husband was in an accident on 11/29/2017 and the air bags did not deploy. He was a tboned from someone who ran a stop sign and is suffering from neck and back issues caused from this accident.
Hit a few deer head on it took out both sides and complete front end and air bags didn't deploy and it was a pretty hard impact ill be surprised if they don't total the vehicle out we were on hwy 45 in bloomington indiana
"Takata recall"my wife got in a accident rear ending another car that stomped on breaks as she was trying to switch lanes her brakes did not clamp properly and her airbag did not deploy she was going 45mph on hwy 70 in durham, nc. She suffered injuries to her neck, shoulders, knees, and right eye. And our car received damages to the front driver side not drivable. After hearing from a mechanic that the airbag should have deploy and Dodge has a recall going on I did some research it was true. And my car did have a recall for the airbags since September of 2016 but I was never notified by Dodge or Takata. I have own this car since 2013 brand new and have been driving for over 3 years, at any point in time during that me and my wife could have gotten into a really bad accident and died because the airbags didn't work. …
I have today owned this used 2013 Dodge Avenger and there are 3 problems that make me cringe. First somehow the back bushings are done on the control arm, it makes a very loud noise over bumps. Second the ac is leaking and now have to take it to Dodge because they make it so I cant do it myself and want me to pay 1000 because its a name your price kinda thing, jerks. Lastly after only 6 years I have rust everywhere. I wash my car every 2 weeks but Dodge has been known to use the cheapest metal to build their cars. Never gonna buy a Dodge again, they make America look bad with the garbage it puts out, how can anybody take pride in the car they own if its crap.
Driving home from work at 5:40 pm, 3 deer ran out and after slamming on brakes the last one was struck, head on. The hood buckled and the entire engine of the car imploded in flames. No airbags went off and the car immediately died. I was able to pull car over to the side of the road and get out of car however, the car burned completely. The car engulfed in flames and the engine, windows, entire inside, everything burned. There is no dash, no steering wheel, seats, front tires, etc are gone. There is very little left and the manufacturer had an investigation done and will not tell me why this happened. My husband has a 2014 Avenger and we want to know if it is safe. But were told my manufacturer representative they would not tell me because they would not want it out in the public.
Back in 2019 on thanksgiving we had a car accident driving straight on route 17 in essex county because the wheel bearings went out to quickly we replaced them a year later it did almost did the same thing but we catch it in time are mechanic said it shouldn't have to change your wheel your wheel bearing 10 months apart we went through 3 already and it's asking me to put a date from when it happen I'll put the first time and the next two the next date it happen 9/23/2020/10/20/20 it's also doing some weird sliding in the back end of the vehicle
Had hood replace 1st time for rust 7/2015. 2nd time hood flew open while driving,replaced at our cost of deductible 4/2016. Checked hood 8/2016, secondary latch failed,able to open hood with primary only.dealer states now latch has failed. Went back for install, now told stryker studs failed, need another hood. Told OK to drive with both safety devices failed"just dont open hood, you'll be OK. Over three weeks waiting for hood,was told forgot to order. Don miller Dodge madison wi y .
I was coming into a turn and a dog ran in front of the car very fast and I jerked and hit the curb as I hit the curb the car went on top of it than back onto the street I tried to hit the brakes numerous of times but they went stiff and all steering went away it was locked I lost all control of the vehicle. The car hit another car, damaging it and my insurance totaled out the Avenger. Now we are without a vehicle due to this. I went to the hospital with my passenger who was injured as well, doctor diagnosed me with a cervical strain. Since this incident I am still having headaches. My mother is the owner of the vehicle and still is shaken up about this.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Avenger years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2008 (24), 2012 (20), 2013 (11), 1995 (8) and 2011 (8) model years. Body complaints make up 3% of all complaints for the 2008.
Is there a recall for Dodge Avenger body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for any Dodge Avenger model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Dodge Avenger body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 73,000 miles; 37% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (56 mentions), followed by the body › door (19).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.