Dodge Avenger years to avoid
The Dodge Avenger years to avoid are 2008, 2013, 2012 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2015 is the cleanest year on record.
4,735
Total complaints
24
Recall campaigns
1995–2015
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Avenger years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 1,238 | |
| 2013 | High complaint rate | 871 | |
| 2012 | High complaint rate | 837 |
Every Avenger year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 329 | 1 | |
| 2013avoid | 871 | 5 | |
| 2012avoid | 837 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 311 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 248 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 99 | 2 | |
| 2008avoid | 1,238 | 6 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2000 | 33 | 5 | |
| 1999 | 96 | 5 | |
| 1998 | 72 | 6 | |
| 1997 | 109 | 6 | |
| 1996 | 235 | 3 | |
| 1995 | 254 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Avenger years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Avenger years to avoid are 2008, 2013, 2012. The cleanest year on record is 2015.
What is the best year for the Dodge Avenger?
By complaint volume, 2015 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Avenger years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Avenger have?
Across all model years, the Avenger has 24 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 4,735 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.