Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Dodge Avenger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Dodge Avenger has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 163 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V668000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V475000 POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V009000 BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 40 complaints
- Air Bags 37 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 27 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Power Train 20 complaints
- Unknown or Other 17 complaints
Of the 163 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 163 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Dodge Avenger has a below-average reliability due to frequent electrical, airbag, and vehicle speed control issues, despite limited recall campaigns. The 163 complaints highlight recurring problems that potential buyers should consider.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| air bags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| vehicle speed control | 70,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Battery check and replacement
- Belt and hose inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive airbag light
- Erratic engine idling
- Loss of power steering
- Unexpected vehicle acceleration
- Frequent battery drainage
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Dodge Avenger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.