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Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 191 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 59 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 109 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,400 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 101 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 163
- Reported injuries
- 13
- Theft rate
- 2.9 per 1,000 produced (CY 2010 federal data)
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16%
- AIR BAGS15%
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL11%
- ENGINE9%
- POWER TRAIN8%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 247 total.
Dodge Avenger: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
35 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Apr 2, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER104087
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
Apr 2, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER103954
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
Sep 15, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9100226
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
Jul 27, 2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL9100196
Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
Apr 2, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGS2209000004
If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
Mar 30, 2022POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:FILTER/SCREEN9004509
Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended Brands: Wix, Purolator, and NapaGold
Apr 7, 2021POWER TRAIN9004009
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. Vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires Service Kit PN 68461214AA; includes Transmission Isolator PN 68264483AA, and Adaptation Bracket 68264479AA and Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA Vehicles built after on or after 10/23/2015 will require only the F
Dec 17, 2020SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT71063
Warranty Bulletin D-20-21 (X91) Active Head Restraint - Select 2010 Dodge Journey (JC), Dodge Avenger/Chrysler Sebring (JS), Dodge Nitro (KA), Jeep Liberty (KK), Jeep Compass/Jeep Patriot (MK), Dodge Caliber (PM), Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country (RT) (Rev. A)
- and 27 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.