The most-reported Avenger run is 1B3LC46K58N (2008 builds) with 35 complaints, 7.3× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 19% of reports; 2013 is the worst model year at 8.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns for Avenger model years 1995–2014.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Dodge Avenger has 550 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 6% of every Avenger complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B3LC46K58N•••••• | 2008 | 3 | — | |
| 1C3CDZAB2DN•••••• | 2013 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1B3LC46K78N•••••• | 2008 | 4 | 3 | |
| 1C3CDZAB1DN•••••• | 2013 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1B3LC46K88N•••••• | 2008 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1B3LC46K28N•••••• | 2008 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1C3CDZAB7DN•••••• | 2013 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1C3CDZAB9DN•••••• | 2013 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1B3LC46K98N•••••• | 2008 | 5 | 2 | |
| 1C3CDZAB5DN•••••• | 2013 | 1 | — | |
| 1B3LC46K38N•••••• | 2008 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1C3CDZAB6DN•••••• | 2013 | 1 | — |
Each of the other 538 Avenger runs has 24 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 20 Avenger VINs so far, most often 2014, 2013, 2011 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Dodge Avenger the gap between build years is 5.2×: a 2013 car draws 8.3 complaints per run, a 1998 one 1.6.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 178 | 44 | 18 | |
| 2013 | 507 | 61 | 23 | |
| 2012 | 488 | 68 | 26 | |
| 2011 | 180 | 52 | 13 | |
| 2010 | 143 | 39 | 14 | |
| 2009 | 60 | 25 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 662 | 91 | 33 | |
| 2000 | 19 | 11 | — | |
| 1999 | 42 | 24 | 3 | |
| 1998 | 43 | 27 | 11 | |
| 1997 | 68 | 36 | 11 | |
| 1996 | 122 | 36 | 10 | |
| 1995 | 145 | 45 | 16 |
Heaviest year here is 2013 at 8.3 complaints per run; lightest is 1998 at 1.6.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 19% of everything Dodge Avenger owners report: Electrical System, 515 of 2,659 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 33 | |
| Air Bags | 116 | 4 | |
| Engine | 12 | 15 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 5 | |
| Power Train | 8 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 5 | |
| Seat Belts | 31 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 24 recall campaigns on the Dodge Avenger; the 6 below cover build years 1995 to 2014. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 00V421002 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 1995–2000 |
| 07E055000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 1995–2000 |
| 16V668000 | Seat Belts:pretensioner | 2010–2014 |
| 06E064000 | Exterior Lighting | 1997–2000 |
| 09E012000 | Exterior Lighting | 1997–2000 |
| 09E025000 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 1997–2000 |
00V421002 was opened in 2000 on cars built from 1995: 5 years on the road before the recall.
The Avenger against its rivals
The Avenger draws 4.8 complaints per production run; the Infiniti G25 1.3. That is the highest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Avenger | 2,659 | 550 | 6.8% | |
| Infiniti G25 | 28 | 21 | 10.7% |
How serious were they
Of the 2,659 reports on the Dodge Avenger, 6.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Dodge Avenger | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 2,659 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 180 (6.8%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 60 (2.3%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 169 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Dodge Avenger share of that is 2,659 complaints over 550 runs, 0.24% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Dodge Avenger VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2,659 NHTSA complaints from 550 Avenger runs and 24 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Avenger production run has the most complaints?
1B3LC46K58N, a 2008 build, with 35 complaints, 3 of them after a crash. The typical Avenger run has 4.8.
Which Avenger years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2013 is heaviest at 8.3 complaints per run and 1998 lightest at 1.6.
Does the Avenger get more complaints than the Infiniti G25?
Yes: 4.8 complaints per production run for the Avenger against 1.3 for the Infiniti G25.
How many Avenger complaints involve a crash?
6.8% of 2,659 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 60 involved a fire.
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