The Lemon IndexDodge Avenger recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008–2014 Dodge Avenger, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 16
- Seats · recall issued Oct 2017 · model years 2012–2013
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.
363,930 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V640000
- Seat belts · recall issued Sep 2016 · model years 2010–2014
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.
1,435,625 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V668000
- Engine · recall issued Nov 2013 · model year 2013 2.4L engines only
Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
521 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V552000
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2013 · model years 2011–2013
Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
442,320 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V282000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2013 · model year 2013
These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.
1,785 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V043000
- Steering · recall issued Jun 2011 · model year 2011
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN …
11,096 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V315000
- Steering · recall issued Oct 2010 · model year 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES.
23,237 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V475000
- Brakes · recall issued Jan 2010 · model year 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK.
20,045 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V009000
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- Fuel system, other · recall issued Feb 2009 · model year 2009 2.4L engines only
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 91 MY 2009 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2008 · model year 2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES.
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2008 · model year 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS).
- Engine · recall issued Oct 2007 · model year 2008 2.4L engines only
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2007 · model year 2008
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD SEPARATE.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Sep 2007 · model year 2008
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERAT…
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2007 · model year 2008
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Mar 2007 · model year 2008
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND NOT BE SECURED TO THE STRIKER.
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Is one open on your Avenger?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Dodge Avenger have?
16 recall campaigns across model years 2008–2014, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 23.
Which Dodge Avenger year has the most recalls?
The 2008, with 6 campaigns. 2013: 5, 2012: 3, 2011: 3.
What are most Dodge Avenger recalls about?
Electrical: 2 of the 16 campaigns. Then engine (2) and fuel system, gasoline (2).
What is the newest Dodge Avenger recall?
Seats, filed Oct 2017 (NHTSA 17V640000): 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.
What is the biggest Dodge Avenger recall?
NHTSA 16V668000 (seat belts, Sep 2016) covers 1,435,625 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. 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.
How do I check if my Dodge Avenger has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Dodge dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Dodge Avenger: problems and best years · All Dodge recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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