Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Dodge Avenger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Dodge Avenger has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 548 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V640000 Active Headrests may not Deploy in a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V668000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V552000 Loss of Oil Pressure may result in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V282000 Non-Deployment of Head Restraints NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V043000 Fuel Leakage or Engine Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 154 complaints
- Engine 120 complaints
- Unknown or Other 102 complaints
- Electrical System 98 complaints
- Seats 60 complaints
- Seat Belts 52 complaints
Of the 548 complaints on file, 26 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 548 complaints, owners report 42 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 2013 Dodge Avenger shows a significant number of complaints, notably with airbags and engine troubles, and is subject to five recall campaigns. Recalls address serious issues like engine failure and malfunctioning occupant restraint systems. The complaint data reflects frequent concerns with the engine, electrical systems, and airbags, indicating potential reliability challenges over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Engine | 70,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | very common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | 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 changes
- Brake pad inspection
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Battery check and replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive airbags
- Engine stalling
- Malfunctioning seat belts
- Electrical issues
- Fuel system leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Dodge Avenger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.