2013 Dodge Avenger vs 2013 Ford Fusion
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Dodge Avenger | 2013 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 547 | 1,784 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 19 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 139 | 190 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 63 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 90 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 25–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 78,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Avenger | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 120 | 381 |
| Steering | 19 | 388 |
| Power Train | 32 | 280 |
| Electrical System | 98 | 160 |
| Air Bags | 154 | 101 |
| Structure | 11 | 164 |
| Seat Belts | 52 | 100 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 120 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 59 | 158 |
| Airbag warning light | 30 | 29 |
| Check engine light | 23 | 94 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 45 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 72 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
2013 Dodge Avenger
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.