IllustrationTHE INTERIOR CLOTH HEADLINER IS COMING UNGLUED AND IS BEGINNING TO HANG DOWN ACROSS THE REAR WINDOW. NOT ABLE TO SEE ALL OBJECTS CLEARLY IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE. NEVER SEEN A VEHICLE LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD DO THIS BEFORE. VERY POOR DESIGN.
2010 Dodge Avenger
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2010 Dodge Avenger do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 157.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
130–25K
2525–50K
2450–75K
2375–100K
29100–150K
12150K+
126 reports with mileage · 37 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 40 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 37 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 27 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
16 crash reports8 fire reports9 injury reports
What owners actually said
163 reports2010 DODGE AVENGER STX 4 CY. AT ABOUT 64,000 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH CODES P0700 AND P0760. HAD TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED. CHANGED FLUID FILTERS ETC. WAS DRIVING VEH WITH ODOMETER AT APPROX 101,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 35 MPH. VEH ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED AS IF ENGINE WAS RACING OR EXCELLORATING AND THEN JUMPED HA…
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2010 DODGE AVENGER STX 4 CY. AT ABOUT 64,000 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH CODES P0700 AND P0760. HAD TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED. CHANGED FLUID FILTERS ETC. WAS DRIVING VEH WITH ODOMETER AT APPROX 101,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 35 MPH. VEH ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED AS IF ENGINE WAS RACING OR EXCELLORATING AND THEN JUMPED HARD INTO GEAR,CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND VEH WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS WHILE DRIVING. VEH WOULD NOT PASS FIRST GEAR. DROVE VEH HOME APPROX 1 MI. CHECK CODES AND CAME UP WITH CODES P0760 AND P0700. IN PROCESS OF HAVING TRANSMISSION SERVICED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE AVENGER. WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ALERT THAT INDICATED THERE WAS AN AIR BAG FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,540.
2010 DODGE AVENGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROBLEMS. *SMD THE TIRE SENSOR WAS REPLACED. *JB
TAKATA RECALL THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR IS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. GEARS WHEN OUR SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR PARK THE DASHBOARD. THE GEARS WILL NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE BUT THE CAR WILL TURN ON. BY READING OTHER COMPLAINTS IT'S BEEN A HAPPEN THING WITH DODGE AVENGERS 2010 AUTOMOBILES IT NEED TO BE ON RECALL FOR THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECT…
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TAKATA RECALL THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR IS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. GEARS WHEN OUR SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR PARK THE DASHBOARD. THE GEARS WILL NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE BUT THE CAR WILL TURN ON. BY READING OTHER COMPLAINTS IT'S BEEN A HAPPEN THING WITH DODGE AVENGERS 2010 AUTOMOBILES IT NEED TO BE ON RECALL FOR THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE PER YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V009000 (SERVICE BRAKES,…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE PER YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V009000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,827.
2010 DODGE AVENGER SXT 4L ENGINE - 01-04-2016 NO START IN HOME DRIVEWAY. CAR TOWED TO BREWBAKER DODGE AND KEPT FOR TWO (2) DAYS WITH NO TROUBLE FOUND AT GREAT INCONVENIENCE TO MYSELF. EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD NOT PAY DUE TO NO TROUBLE FOUND. I HAD TO PAY FOR TOWING CHARGES AT $65. AND DEALER WAIVED DIAGNOSTIC DUE TO PREVIOUS PR…
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2010 DODGE AVENGER SXT 4L ENGINE - 01-04-2016 NO START IN HOME DRIVEWAY. CAR TOWED TO BREWBAKER DODGE AND KEPT FOR TWO (2) DAYS WITH NO TROUBLE FOUND AT GREAT INCONVENIENCE TO MYSELF. EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD NOT PAY DUE TO NO TROUBLE FOUND. I HAD TO PAY FOR TOWING CHARGES AT $65. AND DEALER WAIVED DIAGNOSTIC DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEM. DEALER OFFERED FREE TOWING IF PROBLEM RECURS.
2010 DODGE AVENGER SXT 4L ENGINE - NO START 11-25-2015 IN SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. CAR TOWED TO NEAREST PEP BOYS AND THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE. CHARGED FOR TOWING AND DIAGNOSTICS AT $78. ADVISED TO TAKE TO DEALER AND NOT TO SHUT CAR OFF. DRIVEN TO CLOSED DEALER AND LEFT. 11-27-2015 DIAGNOSED AS BAD STARTER. STARTER REPLACED W…
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2010 DODGE AVENGER SXT 4L ENGINE - NO START 11-25-2015 IN SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. CAR TOWED TO NEAREST PEP BOYS AND THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE. CHARGED FOR TOWING AND DIAGNOSTICS AT $78. ADVISED TO TAKE TO DEALER AND NOT TO SHUT CAR OFF. DRIVEN TO CLOSED DEALER AND LEFT. 11-27-2015 DIAGNOSED AS BAD STARTER. STARTER REPLACED WITH TOWING AND DIAGNOSTICS COVERED BY EXTENDED WARRANTY AND I PAID FOR NON-COVERED TAX.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOST POWER AND REMAINED POWERLESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
VEHICLE IS STUCK IN PARK ON THE GEAR SHIFT USED TROUBLESHOOTING WITH THE PINK THING IN THE CONSOLE TO SHIFT GEARS HOWEVER THE DASHBOARD IS REPORTING THAT THE CAR IS IN NEUTRAL THE CAR WILL NOT DRIVE ANYWHERE FROM RESEARCH WE HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING DODGE PROBLEM NOT NECESSARILY WITH THE 2010 BUT WITH ALL THE OTHER DOD…
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VEHICLE IS STUCK IN PARK ON THE GEAR SHIFT USED TROUBLESHOOTING WITH THE PINK THING IN THE CONSOLE TO SHIFT GEARS HOWEVER THE DASHBOARD IS REPORTING THAT THE CAR IS IN NEUTRAL THE CAR WILL NOT DRIVE ANYWHERE FROM RESEARCH WE HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING DODGE PROBLEM NOT NECESSARILY WITH THE 2010 BUT WITH ALL THE OTHER DODGES. STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NOT ABLE TO GO ANYWHERE AS CAR IS STUCK IN PARK AND SHOWING NEUTRAL WE WERE ABLE TO SHIFT THE CAR FROM PARK TO OTHER GEARS STILL REPORTED IN NEUTRAL
Official recalls
316V668000 · Air Bags; Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE ; Seat Belts:pretensioner
Sep 15, 2016
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 & remedy
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 customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Additional source detail variants (3)
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 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 customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
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 customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Air Bags
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 customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
10V475000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System
Oct 7, 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. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence & remedy
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.
10V009000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Jan 11, 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. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.