Dodge Avenger vs Honda Civic
For 2007–2014 models, the Honda Civic has 16.1 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 45.6 for the Dodge Avenger. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2007–2014), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Dodge Avenger
45.6 complaints per 10,000 sold
2.8× the Honda Civic’s rate
- Complaints
- 2,503
- Sold
- 548,708
- Recall campaigns
- 8
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2008 and 2012–2013. Fewest: 2007 and 2009. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 73,364 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 88,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 86,000 mi
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Blower motor and blend-door actuators
Typically around 85,000 mi · repair $150–$460
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Heater core and coolant heat
Typically around 75,000 mi · repair $860–$1,590
Honda Civic
16.1 complaints per 10,000 sold
65% fewer than the Dodge Avenger
- Complaints
- 3,892
- Sold
- 2,414,654
- Recall campaigns
- 16
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2007–2008. Fewest: 2011. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 83,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 40,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 41,000 mi
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 46,600 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 31,307 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Dodge Avenger or the Honda Civic?
For 2007–2014 models, the Honda Civic has 16.1 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Dodge Avenger has 45.6, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Dodge Avenger?
The most-reported problem on the Dodge Avenger is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 73,364 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Civic?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Civic is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 83,000 miles.
Which Dodge Avenger and Honda Civic years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Dodge Avenger: 2008 and 2012–2013; Honda Civic: 2007–2008.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.