Dodge Avenger recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Dodge Avenger, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Oct 10, 2017Crash risk2012–2013 Chrysler 200, 2012–2013 Dodge Avenger, 2011–2012 Jeep Liberty — Seats
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
17V640000 · 364K units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Sep 15, 2016Crash risk2011–2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010–2014 Dodge Avenger and 3 other models — Seat Belts
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
16V668000 · 1.4M units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Nov 6, 2013Crash risk2013 Chrysler 200, 2013 Dodge Avenger, 2014 Jeep Compass and 1 other model — Engine
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
13V552000 · 521 units · Chrysler Group LLC
- Jul 2, 2013Crash risk2011–2013 Chrysler 200, 2011–2013 Chrysler Sebring, 2011–2013 Dodge Avenger and 2 other models — Air Bags
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
13V282000 · 442K units · Chrysler Group LLC
- Feb 6, 2013Fire risk2013 Chrysler 200, 2013 Dodge Avenger — Fuel System, Gasoline
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.
13V043000 · 2K units · Chrysler Group LLC
- Jun 8, 2011Crash risk2011 Chrysler 200, 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible, 2011 Chrysler Town and Country and 9 other models — Steering
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.
11V315000 · 11K units · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Oct 7, 2010Fire risk2010 Chrysler 300, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010 Dodge Avenger and 3 other models — Steering
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
10V475000 · 23K units · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Jan 11, 2010Crash risk2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010 Dodge Avenger, 2010 Dodge Nitro and 4 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.
10V009000 · 20K units · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Feb 4, 2009Crash risk2009 Chrysler Sebring, 2009 Dodge Avenger — Fuel System, Other
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 91 MY 2009 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A COMPATIBILITY ISSUE BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE AND FUEL PUMP MODULE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL GAUGE OVERSTATING THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE MAY RUN OUT OF FUEL WHEN THE GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS STILL FUEL REMAINING IN THE TANK.
09V047000 · 91 units · CHRYSLER LLC
- Oct 9, 2008Crash risk2009 Chrysler Sebring, 2009 Dodge Avenger, 2009 Dodge Caliber and 3 other models — Power Train
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
08V528000 · 712 units · CHRYSLER LLC
- Apr 2, 2008Crash risk2007–2008 Chrysler Sebring, 2007–2008 Dodge Avenger — Electrical System
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS INCLUDING ENGINE NO-START, DEAD BATTERY, AN INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL OR REMOTE START SYSTEM, AND/OR ENGINE STALLING.
08V152000 · 181K units · CHRYSLER LLC
- Oct 10, 2007Fire risk2007–2008 Chrysler Sebring, 2007–2008 Dodge Avenger — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.
07V473000 · 102K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Sep 13, 2007Fire risk2008 Dodge Avenger — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD SEPARATE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL.
07V426000 · 1K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Sep 12, 2007Crash risk2007–2008 Chrysler Sebring, 2007–2008 Dodge Avenger — Latches/locks/linkages
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
07V414000 · 72K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Jun 13, 2007Crash risk2007–2008 Chrysler Sebring, 2008 Dodge Avenger — Air Bags
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
07V240000 · 798 units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Mar 15, 2007Crash risk2007–2008 Dodge Avenger — Latches/locks/linkages
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND NOT BE SECURED TO THE STRIKER.
07V104000 · 11K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Dec 18, 2000Crash risk1995–2000 Chrysler Sebring, 1995–2000 Dodge Avenger, 1995–1998 Eagle Talon — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
00V421002 · 394K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION