Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Dodge Avenger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Dodge Avenger has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 205 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 #16V668000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 69 complaints
- Engine 42 complaints
- Seat Belts 39 complaints
- Electrical System 33 complaints
- Seats 24 complaints
- Unknown or Other 19 complaints
Of the 205 complaints on file, 20 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 205 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Dodge Avenger has a below-average reliability rating due to a significant number of complaints, particularly involving the airbags, engine, and seat belts. With over 200 complaints and one significant recall affecting the restraint system and airbags, there's notable concern about safety and reliability. However, specific data on repair costs and typical failure mileages is lacking.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$5,000 | common |
| seat belts | Unknown | $150–$800 | 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 and rotor replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Engine knocking sounds
- Seat belt retraction issues
- Electrical malfunctions
- Braking performance issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Dodge Avenger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.