Model year record

2010 Dodge Avenger

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 251 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V668000

Seat belts: pretensioner

Component
Seat belts: pretensioner
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,435,625
Reported to NHTSA
2016-09-15
Owners notified
2017-08-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V475000

Steering: electric power assist system

Component
Steering: electric power assist system
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected
23,237
Reported to NHTSA
2010-10-07
Owners notified
2010-12-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V009000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected
20,045
Reported to NHTSA
2010-01-11
Owners notified
2010-02-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system3862,000 mi
Air bags3795,000 mi
Vehicle speed control2768,000 mi
Engine2380,000 mi
Power train1992,000 mi
Unknown or other17136,000 mi
Seat belts1570,000 mi
Service brakes1190,827 mi
Steering859,227 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)675,400 mi
Fuel/propulsion system680,221 mi
Engine and engine cooling517,774 mi
Structure43,000 mi
Exterior lighting344,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic322,000 mi
Structure: body3120,000 mi
Wheels337,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel220,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems237,000 mi
Visibility/wiper240,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly176,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system180,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal140,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly180,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline139,150 mi
Latches/locks/linkages143,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch143,000 mi
Parking brake1115,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1142,086 mi
Seats1
Steering: electric power assist system13,000 mi
Suspension146,221 mi
Tires146,000 mi
Tires: valve171,000 mi
Traction control system140,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1105,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1175,000 mi

The 2009 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2011 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.