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Dodge Avenger 2010 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2010 Dodge Avenger: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

163Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
36Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V668000.

Brakes14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V009000.

Steering9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V475000.

Fuel and Propulsion System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

10V009000Reported January 11, 2010 - 20,045 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 20,045 vehicles across all affected models.

10V475000Reported October 7, 2010 - 23,237 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 23,237 vehicles across all affected models.

16V668000Reported September 15, 2016 - 1,435,625 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on September 15, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,435,625 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20102
201110
20127
201313
201419
201514
201623
201725
201812
201912
202011
20214
20224
20232
20244
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.