Dodge Avenger vs Hyundai Elantra
For 2007–2014 models, the Hyundai Elantra has 31.5 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
1.4× the Hyundai Elantra’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
Hyundai Elantra
31.5 complaints per 10,000 sold
31% fewer than the Dodge Avenger
- Complaints
- 4,060
- Sold
- 1,288,109
- Recall campaigns
- 13
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2010 and 2013. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 78,500 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 59,850 mi
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Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings)
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 77,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Dodge Avenger or the Hyundai Elantra?
For 2007–2014 models, the Hyundai Elantra has 31.5 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 Hyundai Elantra?
The most-reported problem on the Hyundai Elantra is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 78,500 miles.
Which Dodge Avenger and Hyundai Elantra years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Dodge Avenger: 2008 and 2012–2013; Hyundai Elantra: 2010 and 2013.
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.