Dodge Avenger vs Toyota Corolla
For 2007–2014 models, the Toyota Corolla has 20.7 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
2.2× the Toyota Corolla’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
Toyota Corolla
20.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
55% fewer than the Dodge Avenger
- Complaints
- 5,119
- Sold
- 2,477,382
- Recall campaigns
- 25
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2009–2011. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 69,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 28,394 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 54,650 mi
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Master cylinder and booster
Typically around 20,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 1,700 mi · repair $750–$2,230
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Dodge Avenger or the Toyota Corolla?
For 2007–2014 models, the Toyota Corolla has 20.7 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 Toyota Corolla?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Corolla is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 69,000 miles.
Which Dodge Avenger and Toyota Corolla years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Dodge Avenger: 2008 and 2012–2013; Toyota Corolla: 2009–2011.
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.