2013 Dodge Avenger: raw data

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vehicle2013 / dodge / avenger
known issues5 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-19)
complaints548 on file (2012-10-27 → 2026-08-06)
recalls5
investigations1
fars134 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Active headrest inadvertent deploymentSEATS38 complaints2019-08 → 2026-03avenger-2013-headrest-deployment
  • 11374189 I I WAS SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT OF A GROCERY STORE WHEN THE ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT EXPLODED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD REST. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING AND THERE WAS NO CONTACT WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE OR OBJECT
  • 11315966 WHILE DRIVING MY CAR APPROXIMATELY AROUND 15MPH ON A SMOOTH ROAD I HEARD A DISRUPTIVE NOISE AND SAW THAT MY PASSENGER HAD BEEN HIT BY THE ACTIVE HEAD REST WHICH WAS DEPLOYED ALTHOUGH WE WERE NOT IN AN ACCIDENT
  • 11245799 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD RESTRAINT POPPED OPENED AND STRUCK THE OCCUPANT IN THE HEAD WITHOUT WARNING
Passenger-side heater blows cold air, no defrostVISIBILITY/WIPER37 complaints2019-09 → 2024-12avenger-2013-passenger-heat-defrost
  • 11629865 Window Defrost and Passenger Heat /Air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents
  • 11256842 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT PRESSED THE HEATER BUTTON AND FELT COLD AIR COMING FROM THE VENTS
  • 11268208 I HAVE A 2013 DODGE AVENGER. THE ISSUE IS THAT THE HEAT DOES NOT OPERATE AS EXPECTED. THRU HOURS OF RESEARCH THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A FAULTY HEATER CORE
Engine stall and loss of motive power while drivingENGINE36 complaints2019-09 → 2025-10avenger-2013-engine-stall
  • 11696835 The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated
  • 11252989 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NINE TIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC
  • 11258538 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE AVENGER. VEHICLE STALLED HAD TO PULL OVER THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THROTTLE BODY CONTROL THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH , ALL WARNING INDICATORS STARTED TO FLASH, THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED
TIPM failure causing random horn activationELECTRICAL SYSTEM17 complaints2019-10 → 2024-11avenger-2013-tipm-electrical-failure
  • 11613149 The TIPM failed causing the car to shut off and not start again. The problem has been confirmed by Upstate Auto
  • 11390218 THE LIGHTING INSIDE IS VERY DIM AND SOMETIMES BLINK ON AND OFF WHEN IN DRIVING MOTION. MY HORN STARTS BLOWING ON IT;S ON WITH OUT TOUCHING IT IN DRIVING MOTION
  • 11315347 HELLO I'M [XXX] BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HORN GOING OFF RANDOMLY WHEN CAR IS RUNNING OR OFF SITTING IN DRIVEWAY. WINDOWS GOING UP AND DOWN ON THERE OWN WITH PRESSING THE BUTTON
Airbag warning light illuminates intermittentlyAIR BAGS7 complaints2020-01 → 2022-03avenger-2013-airbag-warning-light
  • 11420799 The air bag light turns on and off while driving, along with a ding, indicating that there is a problem with the air bag
  • 11397874 THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS GOING ON AND OFF MAKING A DINGING NOISE. THERE IS RECALLS FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE THE SAME AS MINE YET FOR SOME REASON MINE IS NOT RECALLED
  • 11405767 WHEN I START MY CAR WHICH IS STATIONARY THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON & DINGS (LIKE THE SEATBELT WARNING) IT DINGS LIKE 2 TIMES. THEN AS I DRIVE ON CITY STREETS & HIGHWAYS, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION THE LIGHT WILL COME ON & GO OFF RANDOMLY

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
5482012-10-272026-08-062610AIR BAGS:154; ENGINE:120; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:102; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:98; SEATS:60

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
17V64000010/10/2017SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINTChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.
16V66800015/09/2016SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
13V28200002/07/2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMChrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
13V04300006/02/2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEChrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
13V55200006/11/2013ENGINEChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
PE19014closedActive Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentSEATS2019-09-092026-02-25·The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.A small number of Early Warning Reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat AHR inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.Reported safety consequences resulting from the AHR deployments in

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-2024134legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2013 Dodge Avenger vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2013/dodge/avenger
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2013 Dodge Avenger},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2013/dodge/avenger}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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