2011 DODGE AVENGER — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 14
- Fires 2
- Injuries 6
- Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 24 | 11.5% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20 | 9.6% | 1 crashes · 1 fires |
| SEAT BELTS | 19 | 9.1% | 3 crashes · 0 fires |
| VISIBILITY | 19 | 9.1% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| SUSPENSION | 14 | 6.7% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | 5.7% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 4.8% | 3 crashes · 0 fires |
| STEERING | 7 | 3.4% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 6 | 2.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 70 | 33.5% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
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Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2012-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2012-Q2 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2012-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2012-Q4 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2013-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2013-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2013-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2013-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2014-Q1 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2014-Q3 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2014-Q4 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2015-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2015-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2015-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2015-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2016-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2016-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 13 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2017-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2017-Q4 | Owner reports | 15 | |
| 2018-Q1 | Owner reports | 15 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 11V315000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 13V282000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 16V668000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE12016 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE19014 |
Safety Recalls (3)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 11V315000
- Report date
- Component:
- STEERING
- Consequence:
- A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
- Remedy:
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 13V282000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 16V668000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- 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.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
No complaints match the current filters.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
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Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.