The best and worst Dodge Avenger years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Dodge Avengers old enough to judge (2007–2014), the 2007 and 2009 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2008 and 2012–2013 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2014 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2008 Dodge Avenger · 122.2 per 10,000 sold (3.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 100,000 miles; then stalling and no-start.
2012 Dodge Avenger · 53.5 per 10,000 sold (1.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 60,000 miles; then heater core and coolant heat.
2013 Dodge Avenger · 58.8 per 10,000 sold (1.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 67,506 miles; then body control and other modules.
Years with the fewest complaints
2007 Dodge Avenger · 0.2 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Stalling and no-start, typically around 61,000 miles.
2009 Dodge Avenger · 17.0 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Stalling and no-start, typically around 90,000 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Dodge Avenger year: 36.1 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Dodge Avenger?
Among Dodge Avengers old enough to judge (2007–2014), the 2008 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 122.2, about 3.4× a typical Dodge Avenger year. The 2012–2013 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Dodge Avenger?
The 2007 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Dodge Avengers from 2007–2014: 0.2, against 36.1 for a typical year. The 2009 is also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
The most-reported problem on the 2008 Dodge Avenger is body control and other modules, typically around 100,000 miles.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.