Model year record

2013 Dodge Avenger

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 893 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V640000

Seats: front assembly: head restraint

Component
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
363,930
Reported to NHTSA
2017-10-10
Owners notified
2017-12-04

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. 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.

Safety risk

If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.

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 13V552000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
521
Reported to NHTSA
2013-11-06
Owners notified
2013-12-24

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. 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.

Safety risk

If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V282000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
442,320
Reported to NHTSA
2013-07-02
Owners notified
2013-11-19

Defect description

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. 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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V043000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
1,785
Reported to NHTSA
2013-02-06
Owners notified
2013-04-04

Defect description

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.

Safety risk

A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags15660,000 mi
Engine12390,000 mi
Unknown or other10683,500 mi
Electrical system10170,000 mi
Seat belts5250,000 mi
Seats5187,000 mi
Visibility/wiper4282,000 mi
Service brakes3841,941 mi
Power train3354,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3361,485 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)2871,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2860,000 mi
Steering1935,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1364,000 mi
Structure: body962,000 mi
Exterior lighting823,000 mi
Wheels81,200 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core770,000 mi
Suspension517,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling4134,625 mi
Visibility465,225 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly364,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2104,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control289,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2139,317 mi
Structure: body: door233,000 mi
Tires28 mi
Electrical system: horn1160,000 mi
Equipment1
Firerelated1157,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1100 mi
Latches/locks/linkages165,225 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Traction control system165,225 mi
Vehicle speed control: throttle1127,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system165,225 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls142,000 mi

The 2012 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2014 model has 3 times as many 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.