2010 DODGE AVENGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
245
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 DODGE AVENGER
The 2010 DODGE AVENGER has received a total of 245 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE, AIR BAGS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (37 complaints), Electrical System (36 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (27 complaints).
Recalls for the 2010 DODGE AVENGER
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2010 DODGE AVENGER, potentially affecting up to 4,350,157 vehicles.
Recall 16V668000 — SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
| 1,435,625 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler...
View full details →Recall 16V668000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
| 1,435,625 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler...
View full details →Recall 16V668000 — AIR BAGS
| 1,435,625 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler...
View full details →Recall 10V475000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 23,237 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Recall 10V009000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 20,045 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 DODGE AVENGER
245 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 DODGE AVENGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Every time I start my car, the airbag lights stays on. It will not turn off.
Right turn signal has gone dismantled. It works erratically. Previously Baxter changed it. It had warranty for 3 years or 36000 miles. 3 years has passed but it did not surpassed 36000 miles yet. New motherboard of this system unavailable in market.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while attempting to lower the driver's side window, the window fell off the track and fell into the door panel. The contact stated that the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the window regulator. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred an additional five times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 175,000.
Airbag lights turns on and off and I think it's a manufacturer problem with the harness behind or under the seat. I read it's a common problem.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced an electrical short. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V475000 (Steering) and 10V009000 (Service Braces, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Safety Rating for the 2010 DODGE AVENGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 DODGE AVENGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 DODGE AVENGER
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 DODGE AVENGER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
69912 — SEATS
Warranty Bulletin D-20-16 (X84) Active Head Restraint - Select 2010-2018 Dodge Journey (JC) and 2010-2014 Dodge Avenger/Chrysler 200 (JS)
SB-21-008-10 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
CHRYSLER/DODGE/JEEP: TRANSFER GEAR BEARING NOISE. A HIGH PITCH NOISE OR GROWL COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.. APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 62TE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (SALES CODE DG2) BUILT 1/1/10-7/28/10. *PE
SB-21-008-10 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHRYSLER/DODGE/JEEP: TRANSFER GEAR BEARING NOISE. A HIGH PITCH NOISE OR GROWL COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.. APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 62TE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (SALES CODE DG2) BUILT 1/1/10-7/28/10. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 DODGE AVENGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE AVENGER
- 2007 DODGE AVENGER — 2 complaints
- 2008 DODGE AVENGER — 1,238 complaints
- 2009 DODGE AVENGER — 98 complaints
- 2010 DODGE AVENGER (current)
- 2011 DODGE AVENGER — 311 complaints
- 2012 DODGE AVENGER — 836 complaints
- 2013 DODGE AVENGER — 867 complaints
- 2014 DODGE AVENGER — 329 complaints
- 2015 DODGE AVENGER — 1 complaint
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