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2010 Dodge Avenger Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 163 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Dodge Avenger

The 2010 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Buyer Beware — 2010 Dodge Avenger

The 2010 Dodge Avenger shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
163
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
16
Crashes + Injuries
8 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2010 Dodge Avenger (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Dodge dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V668000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #10V475000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #10V009000
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Most Common Problems — 2010 Dodge Avenger

Based on 163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
36
Electrical System
35
Power Train
17
Vehicle Speed Control
17
Unknown Or Other
12
Engine
10
Steering
9
Engine And Engine Cooling
5
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Dodge Avenger — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2010 model year is highlighted.

2010 163 complaints 2011 209 complaints 2012 553 complaints 2013 547 complaints 2014 204 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2010 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2010 Dodge Avenger

Is the 2010 Dodge Avenger reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Dodge Avenger has 3 recalls and 163 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Avenger have?
The 2010 Dodge Avenger has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Avenger?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2010 Dodge Avenger are: Air Bags, Electrical System, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2010 Dodge Avenger safe to buy?
The 2010 Dodge Avenger has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Dodge Avenger should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Dodge Avenger are: 2010. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.