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20132nd generation
Worse than average · most complaints: airbags
101 owner complaints, first 3 years 22–24 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2014 Toyota Camry 452014 Honda Accord 692014 Nissan Altima 90
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2014 Dodge Avenger
- Engine stalling22 complaintsmostly at 17,000–64,000 miles (27,000–103,000 km)
- Throttle body / loss of power15 complaintsmostly at 40,000–75,000 miles (64,000–121,000 km)
Specific parts named in the 205 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Dodge Avenger (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 9,000 and 48,000 miles (14,000–77,000 km) (the middle half of the 68 complaints, of all 101 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recall 16V668000 (seat belts) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Do all the seat belts latch and retract?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Dodge sent dealers 135 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Hands Free Feature Inoperative This bulletin involves updating the Hands Free Module (HFM)…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Dodge's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 101 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 9K to 48K miles (14K to 77K km) on the car (68 of all 101 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Takata inflators dealer does notify that there is a recall> when I ask manager states no parts
2014 Dodge Avenger owner · NHTSA complaint 10948051
More owner reports
Recall for airbags. Still havent had any solutions for the recall since sept 2016
NHTSA complaint 10965775
I keep getting notifications in the mail that my part is ready, and am being told to contact my dealership. I physically went down to the dealership per my appointment and they claimed no part or software was available to fix it.
NHTSA complaint 11013759
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 135 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Hands Free Feature Inoperative This bulletin involves updating the Hands Free Module (HFM)…
- Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying…
- Chrysler dodge 2013-2014: this bulletin is a revised bulletin for 18-022-14 please remove the…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 1
- Seat belts · recall issued 2016
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment2019–2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Avenger 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,500–$2,750 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
Every Dodge Avenger year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2014 Dodge Avenger reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew about one and a half times the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 171; 100 is average, lower is better). The Dodge Avenger year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2010.
What are the most common 2014 Dodge Avenger problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (41%), seat belts (28%) and electrical (21%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Avenger have?
1 safety recall (latest: seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Dodge Avenger get?
22 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Dodge Avenger safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Dodge Avenger problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 9,000 and 48,000 miles (14,000–77,000 km) (the middle half of the 68 complaints, of all 101 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2014 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2014 Dodge Avenger have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2014 Dodge Avenger cost in fuel a year?
About $2,500 to $2,750 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Dodge Avenger have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Dodge Avenger year is better than the 2014?
Nearby, the 2011 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about two-thirds as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2010 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works