Dodge Avenger Recalls

The Dodge Avenger has 24 recalls spanning 1995 through 2014, with the most serious being a fuel tank control valve defect on 2013 models that can cause fuel to leak or the engine to stall, either of which raises the risk of a crash or an underbody fire.

The 2010-2014 model years share a recall where the occupant restraint control module can short circuit, disabling the frontal airbags, side airbags, and seatbelt pretensioners all at once in a crash. On 2012-2013 models, a separate component within the same restraint controller can fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in a rear-end collision, leaving front occupants more vulnerable to neck injury. The 2011-2013 model years have an additional active headrest recall covering the same non-deployment risk. The 2013 model year also has a recall for 2.4L-equipped vehicles where oil pressure can drop suddenly and the engine can seize, cutting drive power without warning.

The 2008 model year has two distinct issues: on all-wheel drive vehicles, the fuel tank straps can separate and allow the tank to shift and leak fuel, creating a fire risk underneath the vehicle, and front seat track position sensors used by the airbag system can malfunction and affect airbag deployment in a crash. Front door latches on 2007 and 2008 models can stick in the unlatched position or lose their lock function, leaving a door unsecured while driving and raising the risk of ejection in a crash. The 2007 model year also has unused tire pressure monitoring system wiring connectors that can corrode, short circuit, and cause the engine to stall or the battery to drain, and a separate issue where coolant can be drawn into the left radiator fan motor connector and cause an engine compartment fire.

The 2009 model year has a powertrain control module recall where a circuit board can crack and cause the engine to stall without warning, as well as a fuel gauge software issue on 2.4L-equipped vehicles where the gauge overstates the remaining fuel level and the engine can run dry while the gauge still shows fuel.

Going back further, 1998 models have a dashboard pad that can sag and contact the throttle cable or accelerator pedal, preventing the throttle from returning to idle. The 1997 model year has a passenger-side headrest support bracket that was improperly welded and can break. On 1995 models, the front lower lateral arm ball joints can corrode and separate, causing loss of steering control.